Lubbock Teen Gets 35 Years After 2024 Carjacking Attempt
A 19-year-old was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery in Lubbock. The 2024 incident involved a violent carjacking of a 78-year-old and shots fired at a witness.
Friday morning top stories: 19-year-old sentenced to 35 years for attempted carjacking, shooting
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Lubbock ISD is investigating an incident involving a Monterey High School staff member and student. The district says the investigation began after a parent raised concerns and that the staff member is no longer employed by the district. Carjacker sentenced to 35 years.
Hockley County woman one of several granted clemency by Gov. Abbott
A Hockley County woman was one of six Texans pardoned by Governor Greg Abbott following recommendations by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
First Alert: High wildfire risk, record warmth Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas — Today will be warm and windy. Record-breaking temperatures combined with strong winds and critically dry conditions are leading to fire danger across the South Plains. What to Expect Today. Saturday will feel more like late spring than late December. We expect the high in the low...
City of Lubbock offices announce closures for Christmas
The City of Lubbock has announced that their main offices will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday.
Two Lubbock barbershops team up with Santa for holiday toy drives
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two barbershops are giving Santa a little backup this Christmas, each running their own toy drive to spread some holiday cheer to local kids, just two miles apart. “I know there’s a lot of local food drives and stuff that provides meals. I know they did...
Lubbock organizations give away 300 turkeys to families in need
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Catholic Charities of Lubbock, TXU Energy and H-E-B partnered Friday morning to give away 300 frozen turkeys to anyone in need. Volunteers said they know this time of year can bring financial stress for families. According to the Consumer Price Index, food prices have jumped nearly...
Vintage handbags at Dillard’s can be all wrapped up with a pretty bow just...
LUBBOCK, Texas—Vintage handbags at Dillard’s can be all wrapped up with a pretty bow just in time for under the Christmas tree. Shop Dillard’s inside South Plains Mall at 6002 Slide Road. dillards.com
Lubbock County sees spike in motorcycle crashes and fatalities
LUBBOCK, Texas— Lubbock County has seen an increase in reported motorcycle crashes in 2025 compared to 2024, according to data from the Crash Records Information System Query (C.R.I.S.). In 2024, Lubbock County had around 136 reported motorcycle crashes, while in 2025, around 140 were reported. In 2024, 21 crashes...
Mountain Hideaway closing after 33 years
The Mountain Hideaway in Lubbock is closing its doors after 33 years after opening back in 1992.
