Texas Tech Softball Drops One Spot in Polls
Texas Tech fell to No. 2 in the country after a 5-1 weekend at the Clearwater Invitational that included two Top 25 wins and a loss to No. 8 Nebraska. The now 11-1 Red Raiders are ranked 2 or 3 in all four major polls after week two: ESPN/USA Softball (2), NFCA/USAToday (2), D1 Softball (3) and Softball America (2.)...
Lubbock Christian University presents a Dinner Concert
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of February 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Christian University Division of Music will host “Lights, Camera, Music: A Dinner Concert” on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m. on the LCU campus. The evening will feature the LCU Symphonic Band and Jazz Band...
Storm Riders Compete at TTU English Shows
LUBBOCK, Texas—The Southern Nazarene University Equestrian Team delivered a strong performance last weekend at the English horse shows hosted by Texas Tech University, highlighted by top finishes, multiple podium placements, and two riders advancing to the next competition level. Competing in a range of divisions...
Women of the 100 build future leaders in East Lubbock community
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of February 17, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas— The Women of the 100 is a women’s division of the 100 Black Men of West Texas, striving to develop like-minded leaders and support personal growth for young women and girls throughout the Lubbock community. This goal...
Texas Tech’s JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to ASU
Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin injured his lower right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining in Tuesday night's upset loss at Arizona State.
Lubbock VA Clinic to host mobile food pantry
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock VA Clinic will be hosting its quarterly mobile food pantry on Thursday. The Lubbock VA Clinic’s Whole Health Department is hosting its free mobile food pantry for area veterans at 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday in the clinic’s front parking lot.
What Lubbock Considers a “Big Deal” (And Talks About for Weeks)
A little rain? A new eatery? In Lubbock, it seems like anything can set off a wave of chatter.
Gov. Abbott secures $149 million for EMP site, cybersecurity at TTU
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of February 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas— Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday, February 18, that his public safety office has been awarded $149 million to Texas Tech University to support the development of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) testing site and...
38-Year Sentence for Impregnating 11-Year-Old in Texas
Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, once on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list, was sentenced to 38 years for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. His capture followed a July 2024 border smuggling arrest.
Bird flu spreads among wild birds in Amarillo and Lubbock; officials urge precautions
Wildlife experts are urging Texans to avoid contact with sick or dead animals as bird flu spreads across parts of the state.
