H-E-B Summer of Sharing tour finishes in Lubbock at South Plains Food Bank
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - H-E-B’s Hunger Relief team finished its annual Summer of Sharing tour on Monday in Lubbock at the South Plains Food Bank. The two partnered for a drive-thru event to provide over 1,500 families with groceries, school supplies and more. The tour previously had stops throughout...
Body found in Central Lubbock, investigation underway
The Lubbock Police Department is investigating a report of a dead body in the 1100 block of 35th Street on Monday.
Bring Back Legacy Play Village: Lubbock’s Beloved Park Deserves a Comeback
I took Legacy Play Village for granted, and I think many in Lubbock did too. It drives me wild that I can't find a single photo I took there, even though I visited the playground often when my daughter was small. Why Legacy Play Village Was So Special to the...
August in Lubbock Heats Up with Free Family Events from Parks & Rec
Summer might be winding down, but the fun is just getting started in August, thanks to the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department. As part of their celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, the city is offering a packed lineup of free, family-friendly events throughout the month. Mark your...
Lubbock’s Silent Wings Museum to host Spirit of ’45 Day honoring WWII home front...
Silent Wings Museum said the event will honor the sacrifices made by American children on the Home Front, whose playtime adapted to wartime realities.
John & Deborah Gillis Foundation recipient, Tomi Pirtle
All the way down in Lubbock, Texas Tech University is lucky to have someone as kind and comforting as Tomi—a gentle spirit who makes everyone around her feel like everything will be just fine. Words can’t fully express how proud we are of you and how truly incredible you are. Thank you to the John and Deborah Gillis...
Lubbock Garden and Arts Center announce 55th annual fall festival
The 55th Annual Fall Festival will be held at the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center on September 13, welcoming all artists to sell and display their work, with registration closing on August 29.
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announces Path to Public Service Workshop
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Path to Public Service Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, August 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber’s newly renovated headquarters located at 1500 Broadway, Suite 101, in the McDougal Plaza. This one-day...
Lubbock man who locked people in motel room arrested for assault, court documents said
According to court documents, the victim, Saldana and two others were staying at the Alpha Motel together when Saldana started arguing with the victim over an unknown person messaging the victim. Saldana then locked the group in the room, took their phones and threatened to kill the three other people in the room...
El Paso native begins residency journey, thanks to life-changing scholarship from Texas Tech University...
For Dr. David Pimentel, the first few days of residency have been filled with long hours, steep learning curves and a deep sense of gratitude. A recent graduate of Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Foster School of Medicine, Pimentel began his internal medicine residency earlier this month with Texas Tech Physicians of El...