New Texas Law Protects Home-Based Businesses—and It’s a Big Win for Lubbock Entrepreneurs
If you’re one of the many folks in Lubbock who’ve turned a kitchen table into a business headquarters, a sewing room into an Etsy shop, or a garage into a tutoring space—get ready to celebrate. House Bill 2464. Last week, Governor Greg Abbott signed the Home-Based Business...
Suspect killed, 4 hurt after fight led to gunfire in Northeast Lubbock
The Lubbock Police Department confirmed an officer shot and killed a male suspect early Saturday morning in the 2900 block of Parkway Drive.
The Lorenzo Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual 4th of July Celebration
LUBBOCK, Texas—The Lorenzo Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual 4th of July Celebration beginning with a pancake breakfast. The day is full of family fun with activities for all ages including a car show, food trucks, cornhole, music, fireworks and more. Find out more on Facebook, Lorenzo Chamber of Commerce.
Shallowater Fireworks has 25 years of booming experience of serving the community
LUBBOCK, Texas—Shallowater Fireworks has 25 years of booming experience of serving the community. They are thankful for the relationships and loyal customers. Shop with them through midnight on Friday, July 4. They are located at 7355 Hwy 84 Shallowater, Texas 79363. Facebook, Shallowater Fireworks.
Common summer pool myths: What’s true and what’s false
Summer is getting even hotter and many people across the South Plains are turning to pools to keep cool and have some fun while they're at it. While you're taking a dip with your family and friends, different myths and urban legends about changing pool colors and chemical smells, but not all of these are true.
West Texas will soon be home to the world’s largest advanced energy and intelligence...
Texas Tech University System and Fermi America are partnering to create the world's largest advanced energy and intelligence campus in Amarillo, Texas, to support the rise of AI, viable energy and data innovation.
After successful weekend, Idalou Harvest prepares for Tomato Festival later in July
Idalou Harvest Co. said its Peach Festival drew in a bigger crowd than expected. Now they look ahead to a Tomato Festival in July.
A big dill: Pickle Fest 2025 to feature 220+ vendors at Wolfforth market
WOLFFORTH, Texas— The Wolfforth Farmers Market is set to host Pickle Fest 2025 on Saturday, August 16. According to a social media post, the Farmers Market will have over 220 local vendors, ten-plus food trucks, a homemade pickles contest and a pickle-eating contest. Residents will also be crowned Pickle King, Queen,...
UMC welcomes babies born on the Fourth of July
Open House at Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center.
South Plains Flood Threat Today
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - UPDATE 12:58 PM CDT: Showers and thunderstorms will continue across West Texas through the afternoon. Rainfall rates greater than two inches per hour are possible, with total rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches likely with local amounts of as much as 5 inches possible. Localized...
