WANTED: Young and ambitious employees
Business leaders continually explore new ways to recruit and retain workers. This is especially true in the textile industry in regard to drawing in younger people who may not be knowledgeable about the industry and its employment offerings. “There is a demand for skilled and qualified people, both at the...
Buddy Holly Center marks 67 years since the day the music died
The Buddy Holly Center is inviting the community to remember The Day the Music Died 2026, with the museum open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and screenings of the documentary "The Buddy I Knew" playing all day.
Lubbock’s Carne Guisada Cook-Off Returns To Support Meals On Wheels
Get ready to savor some serious flavor this February as Lubbock's culinary scene heats up for a beloved cook-off.
Dimba’s Chicken & Seafood Reopens in Lubbock After Accident Forces Temporary Closure
Imagine sinking your teeth into that crispy fried chicken again—Dimbas Chicken & Seafood is back, ready to serve up comfort food just like you remember.
Baby surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Lubbock marks first in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Fire Rescue Chief Richard Stewart on Monday announced a mother surrendered her baby at the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 9 within the past 10 days. Authorities said the baby is safe, and they are thankful. This was the first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box surrender in Texas. The boxes […]
Red Raiders Strengthen Front 7 With Key Transfers, Including Mateen Ibirogba, Adam Trick
Texas Tech boosted its front seven, with additions like Mateen Ibirogba and Adam Trick underscoring a defensive overhaul.
Lubbock Weather Alert: Elevated Fire Danger Today as Winds and Warmth Combine
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lubbock, Texas – Warm temperatures and gusty southwest winds are creating elevated fire weather conditions across the South Plains today, prompting concerns for rapid fire spread in dry grasslands and open...
Man pleads guilty for 2023 New Year’s Eve skate shop robbery
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of January 6, 2026 LUBBOCK, Texas— Joe Salazar, 43, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to a first-degree felony robbery charge in connection to a 2023 New Year’s Eve robbery at a Lubbock skate shop. Salazar was sentenced to 25 years in prison....
Local organization educates community about human trafficking during awareness month
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As DPS promotes human trafficking awareness this month, local advocates are working to educate the community about a crime that often hides in plain sight. Voice of Hope, which assists trafficking and sexual assault victims across 23 counties, said many people have misconceptions about how...
David Lee Roth Returns to Lubbock for an Epic Night of Rock
Get ready, Lubbock! A rock legend is making his return, and the energy is bound to be electric.
