19-year-old pleads guilty to negligent homicide for death of Lubbock teen
Alyssa Gonzales, 19, pleaded guilty to criminal negligent homicide in connection with the shooting death of 14-year-old Zaydrian Valdez during a vehicle burglary spree in 2023, and was sentenced to a five-year term of deferred adjudication.
Wallace Theater preparing for grand opening in September
LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - A lot can take place in just under 100 years, and the Wallace Theater has certainly seen its fair share of history during that time. “In the late (19)20s, it was obviously not necessarily an incredibly fruitful time for the country or particularly for the area, so it served as a respite for...
Nine arrested in Texoma, Lubbock for illegal gambling ring
Nine people were arrested Tuesday in connection with an illegal gambling and money laundering operation, resulting in the confiscation of $15,000 in cash, two vehicles, and 31 machines.
Measles outbreak: 753 cases reported across the South Plains
As of July 1, 753 cases of measles have been confirmed in Texas, with 53 cases in Lubbock County and 414 cases in Gaines County. The Texas Department of State Health Services has provided information on where to get the measles vaccine on the South Plains.
Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway will see some changes to safety regulations this year
The City of Lubbock has implemented increased first responder personnel, barricades, and a change in the parade candy distribution to ensure the safety of participants and attendees of 4th on Broadway.
Noon Notebook: Maximum Power presents free concert at Buffalo Springs Lake annual fireworks celebration
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Come celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 6 at Buffalo Springs Lake!. Enjoy a free concert presented by Maximum Power followed by a fireworks show. Concert begins at noon featuring AJ Castillo with the fireworks show starting at 10 p.m. Food trucks and adult drinks will...
Family of second injured officer in TTU shooting asks for support
The wife of Officer Levi Ridley, an officer shot and injured at Texas Tech University, set up a GoFundMe to help with expenses as he recovers.
‘Justice for all migrants especially for Leticia’: Sisters of St. Francis host prayer vigil...
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Mission Sisters of St. Francis and their Associates gathered Friday morning, June 27 at the Lubbock Detention Center to pray for all those detained by ICE. The prayer vigil was held for all the recent arrests made my ICE, issues surrounding immigration policy, and especially for Leticia...
4th On Broadway Parade Drops Another Lubbock Tradition
The parade for this year’s “4th On Broadway” celebration will undergo a significant change. A major safety concern has finally been addressed. The road to this year’s 4th On Broadway celebration has been rocky. It all started when a late announcement revealed that Broadway Festivals was not going to host the festival...
Sentencing begins for Lubbock fentanyl dealer connected to serious injury
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock defendant is facing an enhanced sentencing for dealing fentanyl since it seriously injured the user. Last month, Casey Bledsoe entered an open plea deal to giving Jacob Johnson less than a gram of fentanyl in 2023. Johnson became seriously sick after taking the fentanyl,...