Lubbock program serves children under 3 with developmental challenges during critical years
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, but for many families, the concerns and uncertainties don’t follow a calendar. Bryan Sessom, director of Lubbock Early Childhood Intervention, says the first three years of a child’s life can determine outcomes that last far beyond those...
Navigating Lubbock’s Frustrations: Wind, Traffic, And More
Nothing like a simple errand turning into an unexpected adventure. Who knew a trip for stamps could end with cat toys in tow?
More record heat ahead in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Today is our one-day break from the heat, before we return to more summer-like weather. While today is noticeably cooler, the typical temperature range here this time of year is around 40 in the morning and 70 in the afternoon. Of course, March usually brings a wide range in conditions.
Man charged in women’s killings after collision stemming from fight
Freshly released from a Lubbock hospital, a Crosby County man accused of striking two women with his vehicle following a domestic disturbance now faces charges of intoxication manslaughter. Jail records show Luis Alejandro Poot-Sosa , 49, was booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on $500,000 bond Monday...
CMN hero, supporter Darren Echols dies after 30-year battle with cerebral palsy
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A longtime supporter and hero of the Children’s Miracle Network broadcast died suddenly last week. Darren Echols, 30, spent his life in a wheelchair and grew up under the care of well-known pediatrician Dr. Doug Klepper. He would’ve turned 31 next month. KCBD’s Karin McCay...
Letter writer wants city to act on prairie dogs in north Lubbock park
Six years ago, when my wife and I came to Lubbock, I often went to the Carillo Family Recreation Area at the intersection of Baylor Street and Avenue N to enjoy the colorful green park and beautiful lake below. Today, the prairie dogs have destroyed the park and turned it into a wasteland. I thought that, during...
The “Yellow Tape” Mystery: Why Your Local United Supermarket Just Got a Major Digital...
When I mention things in Amarillo changing sometimes, I hear a collective moan. Change is not always a fun thing. I get that. There are some changes that are welcomed and even celebrated. I started hearing about some changes coming to United Supermarkets. Something to do with their systems, and...
Legacy’s Zayley Alvarado leads District 2-6A girls golf tournament
Legacy freshman Zayley Alvarado leads after the first round of the District 2-6A girls golf tournament at LakeRidge Country Club.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin Announces Pediatric Program Gift
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Permian Basin faces a critical shortage of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists, and the current number of local pediatricians continues to decline. Currently, about 27% of patients in Midland and Odessa leave the area to receive health care. Together, a $4.3 million gift from the...
The Silent Killer Impacting Lubbock Firefighters and First Responders
The City of Lubbock is celebrating a recent miracle after a Fire and Rescue lieutenant underwent surgery to become cancer-free and is scheduled to be back in action soon. The saving grace that spotted this deadly disease in the first place? The Life Scan support program. What is Life Scan?

















