Lubbock sheriff confirms 1 dead in house fire with igniting ammunition
Officials confirmed one person was found dead inside a home following a structure fire that ignited ammunition Friday morning in Lubbock County. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call at 8:22 a.m. Friday in the 5300 block of North County Road 1700, finding a single-story house fully engulfed,...
Lubbock mother gets 25 years for role in baby’s death
LUBBOCK, Texas — Kristal Morse, the mother of the five-month-old baby that was pronounced deceased after non-accidental injuries, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault against a Family Member on Friday afternoon and was sentenced to 25 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with 687 days of jail credit....
Lubbock suspect accused of shooting at deputy federally sentenced
Jaime Flores, 26, was been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after previously agreeing to plead guilty to a federal charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearms.
SOFTBALL | Lady Pirates snap out of brief district lull, barrel past Palo Duro...
Softball is a game with three dimensions. Defense can win games, pitching can win games and offense can win games. When a team dominates all three phases, a win can quickly turn into blowout. Lubbock-Cooper, knocked off rhythm from back-to-back District 3-5A losses, righted the ship in a most decisive...
Lubbock Animal Services receives $150,000 state grant for spay, neuter program
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Animal Services is one of 38 organizations selected to receive grant funds aimed at tackling pet overpopulation across the state. The initiative is backed by $13 million from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Lubbock Animal Services was chosen from more than 100 applicants...
⚡ Lubbock County Utilities Jobs – Multiple Openings Up to $50/hr
Lubbock County’s utilities sector is buzzing with opportunity right now. The City of Lubbock and local contractors are hiring skilled pros to keep our water, power, and infrastructure running strong.
Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady’s week takes her from ESPN to AUSL draft
NiJaree Canady's week has been anything other than normal. It began on Tuesday when the Texas Tech softball team headed to Stephenville for a mid-week game against Tarleton State. Normally, the senior ace wouldn't pitch in such a game, but Canady had obligations on Wednesday (taking a trip to New York and shadowing...
The New Reality For Lubbock Renters is Not Looking Good
Lubbock rent rose 1.02% this year, hitting a $1,388 average. While cities like Austin saw decreases, the Hub City continues a five-year trend of rising costs, leaving local renters feeling the pinch of inflation.
Statewide emergency warning systems drill set April 2, 2026
Lubbock County, Texas will participate in a statewide drill of local public warning systems on April 2, 2026, to ensure accurate and timely communication during disasters and emergencies.
Rescue teams, good Samaritans respond to helicopter crash that left 3 dead in Hawaii
Officials identified the helicopter as being operated by Airborne Aviation, a helicopter company that does sightseeing tours of Kauai's canyons.

















