Contraband Bust: Amarillo Prison Targeted Again in Smuggling Case
A Lubbock woman is accused of smuggling meth and cell phones into Amarillo’s Clements Unit, continuing a troubling trend of prison contraband cases in Texas.
Lubbock Texas Weather: Thunderstorms Sweep Across South Plains Friday Night with Cooler Temps
Lubbock, Texas – A cold front that pushed through the South Plains Thursday night is setting up a stormy Friday evening across the region, with showers and thunderstorms likely to roll in from eastern New Mexico. Temperatures will stay cooler than earlier this week, but wet weather may cause travel delays and...
Lubbock ISD trustees approve lower tax rate and teacher raises, but consolidations ‘will be...
Lubbock Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has approved a new tax rate and teacher raises in its 2025-2026 budget. In Thursday’s meeting, trustees unanimously approved a new tax rate of $0.86 per $100 valuation, a decrease of about 4 cents from last year’s $0.90 tax rate. This comes despite a $7.6...
Salad kits sold in 25 states recalled
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of salad kits that were sold in 25 states.
Lubbock Infant’s Overdose Leads to Manslaughter Conviction
A Lubbock jury found Adam Canales Jr. guilty of manslaughter in the death of his 2-month-old daughter after a Benadryl overdose.
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off Search for Next CEO
Big changes are on the horizon at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. A new leader will soon step in to guide local business growth.
LP&L preparing for more storms after widespread outage Friday night
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - LP&L crews are preparing for more severe weather after a widespread outage on Friday night. More than 10,000 people were without power Friday night thanks to a “prolonged and extremely impactful storm.”. LP&L wants to remind customers that there’s no need to call in outages...
Manners And Kindness: Lubbock’s Recipe For A Friendly City
Growing up in Lubbock, kindness was more than just words; it was a way of life that shaped generations.
Severe Weather in West Texas: Storms to Intensify After 3 p.m. Saturday, Hail Possible...
Lubbock, Texas – Strong thunderstorms are expected to build across West Texas this afternoon, with the potential for damaging winds and hail stretching into the early hours of Sunday. Drivers and residents in the Lubbock area could face quarter-sized hail and wind gusts near 60 mph beginning after 3 p.m. Saturday.
South Plains and Rolling Plains Flood Watch: Roads Could Flood Through Sunday Morning
Lubbock, Texas – Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to drench the Texas Panhandle and South Plains beginning late Saturday, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple Flood Watches through Sunday morning. Drivers across Lubbock, Amarillo, and surrounding counties could see dangerous conditions as runoff...