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Weather Forecast

Ridge patterns keep us mild through the weekend!

Some peace on the South Plains

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By Collin Mertz
With the remnants of the winter storm system off to our east, our area can look forward to several days of a calm pattern.

Crime

Burl Johnson, 42

Man indicted accused of setting camper on fire with dog inside

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
A Lubbock grand jury has indicted a man accused of setting his own camper on fire with his dog inside.

New Mexico

New Mexico State Police (Source: Facebook)

5 hospitalized in Lubbock after deadly crash in Lea County

Updated: 23 minutes ago
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
Five people are hospitalized in Lubbock after a fatal three-vehicle crash in Lea County northeast of Lovington.

Traffic

The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions.

Portions of Nashville and Memphis Avenues to be closed Saturday

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KCBD Staff
Nashville and Memphis Avenues, from 23rd to 24th Streets, will be temporarily closed on Saturday, February 4, 2023, for the City of Lubbock Water Department to do some work on a main line in that area.

Recall

Banana Boat expands recall of sunscreen sprays for cancer risk

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jordan Gartner
The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is expanding its nationwide recall.

Community

Celebrate Texas Tech Founders Day: Centennial Illumination Feb. 10-12

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KCBD Staff
For three consecutive nights, beginning on February 10, the public is invited to campus to help us celebrate our 100th birthday.

Texas

Hundreds of thousands of Texans still don’t have heat, and some Austin-area outages could last until Friday

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By ALEJANDRO SERRANO, MAIA SPOTO and MARÍA MÉNDEZ
More than 400,000 electricity customers statewide lacked power Thursday.

Sports

Dallas Mavericks hosting Texas Tech Spirit Night with exclusive hat

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KCBD Staff
The Dallas Mavericks are hosting Texas Tech Spirit Night and are offering an exclusive co-branded hat.

News

Thursday morning top stories: Winter storm heads northeast

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
One seriously injured in East Lubbock shooting, winter storm heads northeast and a developer will present a proposal for student housing in Tech Terrace today. Start your morning here.

News

Texas Country Reporter featuring Lubbock staple Orlando’s this week

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brittany Michaleson
Lubbock’s oldest full-service restaurant is getting some time in the spotlight this week on Sunday's episode of Texas Country Reporter.
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Traffic

Marsha Sharp traffic closed from Quaker to West Loop

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KCBD Staff
Due to multiple traffic accidents, Marsha Sharp Fwy will be closed for all traffic from W Loop 289 to Quaker Ave. Seek alternate routes of travel.

Local

Serious injuries reported in East Lubbock shooting

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KCBD Staff
Serious injuries have been reported in a shooting near 27th Street and Teak Avenue, just across the street from Dunbar College Preparatory Academy.

Crime

Subject arrested in Hwy 84 standoff

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Emma McSpadden
A man is barricaded in a vehicle after a cross-county police pursuit Wednesday afternoon.

News

Student housing proposal to go back before Lubbock Planning & Zoning Commission

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kase Wilbanks
Up Campus is requesting the Commission change the zoning for the property between 19th and 20th Street, west of University Avenue where Cafe J and the Godbold Center are currently located.

Recall

Banana Boat recalling sunscreen over trace levels of benzene

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Karin McCay
Banana Boat is expanding its recall to include four batches of its hair and scalp sunscreen spray due to trace levels of benzene.

Texas

Inmate executed for fatally shooting Dallas officer in 2007

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By JUAN A. LOZANO
A man convicted of fatally shooting a Dallas police officer nearly 16 years ago after a high-speed chase was executed on Wednesday.

News

Shopping for love: Icy roads reroute wedding to South Plains Mall

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Shaley Sanders
Winter weather across the South Plains caused several disruptions, including at the South Plains Courthouse where a couple was scheduled to get married. Thanks to the judge's creativity and the couple's flexibility, the wedding happened, just not at the courthouse.

Education

Texas Tech hopes to secure funding for telehealth programs during 88th legislative session

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Joshua Ramirez
Texas Tech HSC President Lori Rice-Spearman wants to secure funding to expand telehealth in rural areas during this 88th legislative session.

News

DPS: 7 people involved in east Lubbock Co. crash, some seriously injured

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
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By Emma McSpadden
DPS troopers are investigating a rollover east of Lubbock involving seven people.

Weather Forecast

FAWD: Dangerous winter storm conditions continue

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:55 PM CST
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By Collin Mertz
This First Alert Weather Day continues, as patchy winter precipitation continues across the South Plains through Wednesday evening and overnight.

News

Law enforcement urging drivers to slow down on icy roads

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:47 PM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
"A lot of the accidents have been weather-related. It could have been if folks just slowed down, it might have changed the outcome."

Local

LFR battling structure fire in East Lubbock

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:12 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Firefighters with Lubbock Fire Rescue are currently on the scene of a house fire on East 4th street, just outside of East Loop 289.

News

Police asking for public’s help in identifying suspects in Central Lubbock robbery

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:36 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying four suspects and the vehicle they were driving in connection to a Central Lubbock robbery.

Crime

Man accused of shooting at, crashing into car with infant inside

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
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By Emma McSpadden
A Lubbock grand jury has indicted a man who reportedly crashed into and shot at a car with a family inside.

Community

SPC announces Silver Celebration for 25th Annual Scholarship Gala on Feb. 24

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:48 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
The “Silver Celebration” will bring an evening full of excitement, entertainment, and – most importantly – fundraising for scholarships for South Plains College students.

Education

One Class at a Time: Ms. Clements at Lorenzo High School

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:51 AM CST
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By Angie Winn
Casey Clements, an English teacher at Lorenzo High School, is the fifth 2022-2023 recipient of KCBD’s ‘One Class at a Time’ $500 donation.

News

One killed in crash on SH 114 east of Smyer

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:29 AM CST
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
One person has died after a major crash on SH 114 east of Smyer, according to DPS.

News

Wednesday morning top stories: 3 Lubbock men killed in Terry County rollover

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:48 AM CST
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
3 Lubbock men killed in rollover near Brownfield, Ropes ISD student killed in rollover near Wolfforth and manslaughter charges filed against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' set shooting. Start your morning here.

Children

‘God had a bigger plan:’ Lubbock family sharing journey to raise awareness for rare birth defects

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:36 PM CST
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By Brittany Michaleson
After multiple tests and procedures, doctors discovered Callie was born without the cranial nerves needed to help her swallow. The little fighter doesn't let that stop her.

Healthwise

Dr Tetyana Vasylyeva receives grant to study, help reduce medication errors

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Dr Tetyana Vasylyeva is leading the study at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center to hopefully find a better way to reduce the likelihood of medical errors.

Healthwise

Settlement for Celsius Fitness Drinkers

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:17 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
If you bought a Celsius beverage or mix anytime between January of 2015 to November 23rd of 2022, you may get some money.

News

Staffing leads Lubbock’s law enforcement challenges

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Anthony Hall
In private meeting with department leaders Tuesday, mayor Tray Payne focuses on open communication with law enforcement agencies and partners.

News

3 killed, 1 injured in Tuesday morning rollover west of Brownfield

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Three people have died and another is injured after a Tuesday morning rollover in Terry County.

Local

Tax credits, deductions returning to pre-COVID levels could impact refunds

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
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By Kase Wilbanks
The 2023 tax season may seem more like those before the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain tax credits and deductions will return to 2019 levels, changing the refund amount for eligible taxpayers.

News

Crash on Hwy. 62/82 leaves woman dead, 7-month-old injured

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Emma McSpadden
A Lubbock Co. crash Monday morning has left one woman dead and a 7-month-old child injured.

Crime

Lubbock police asking for public’s help in finding aggravated robbery suspect

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect in an early morning aggravated robbery in South Lubbock.

Crime

Littlefield police investigating shooting death

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Littlefield police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead Monday night.

News

Snyder gas plant shutdown after transformer failure

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
Snyder officials say an explosion heard and felt by residents Tuesday morning was a transformer that blew out at a local gas plant.

News

Salvation Army activates Cold Patrol, Cold Cot mode

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
The Salvation Army of Lubbock is stepping up once again as sub-freezing temperatures are expected over most of the week. Erica Hitt, Director of social services at the shelter, says it is officially in cold cot mode. For those who need help getting to the shelter, the Cold Patrol will be out every evening for the remainder of the week to hand out supplies and give rides to the Salvation Army.

News

Volunteers step up to help Meals on Wheels following weather delivery concerns

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
Slick road conditions left Lubbock Meals on Wheels in a bind today, after volunteers called in concerned about deliveries. But, one social media post showed just how fast the Lubbock community can come together.

News

Rollover near Wolfforth leaves 1 Ropes ISD student dead, another injured

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:12 PM CST
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By Emma McSpadden
Emergency crews responded to a rollover near Wolfforth on Tuesday morning.

News

1 killed in rollover near Lamesa

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:37 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
DPS has released information on a fatal crash involving one vehicle on US 87, just three miles south of Lamesa.

Texas

GoFundMe set up for DPS trooper struck by vehicle while assisting on I-45 near Corsicana

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:32 PM CST
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By Joe Villasana
A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper was severely injured today while working a traffic crash on I-45 near Corsicana.

Entertainment

Comedian Felipe Esparza bringing Big Foo Tour to Lubbock

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:20 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Comedian and actor Felipe Esparza is bringing his Big Foo Tour to The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences!

News

1 dead in semi-truck crash in Yoakum Co.

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:35 AM CST
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By Emma McSpadden
A crash in Yoakum County has left one man dead.

Texas

Road back opened after 12-vehicle crash on IH-10 near Jeff Davis County

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:17 AM CST
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By Micah Allen
This is an active crash scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Local

Lubbock Meals on Wheels urgently looking for delivery drivers today

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:23 AM CST
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By Emma McSpadden
Lubbock Meals on Wheels is urgently searching for helping hands and vehicles today.

News

Tuesday morning top stories: Hollis Daniels trial set to begin Monday

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:28 AM CST
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By Chelsea Collinsworth
More area schools delaying classes due to icy roads, Hollis Daniels trial set to begin Monday and Memphis police revealed two more officers of their duty over the death of Tyre Nichols. Start your morning here.

News

‘Not an easy decision:’ Lubbock ISD explains process for canceling or delaying school for bad weather

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:12 PM CST
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By Brittany Michaleson
With more hazardous weather ahead, a number of smaller school districts in outlying counties have already made the decision to delay or cancel classes Tuesday.

Crime

Trial begins for Alexander May, accused of involuntary manslaughter in death of Jonathan Pesqueda

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Opening statements began Tuesday in a manslaughter trial related to a wrong-way crash in 2017.
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