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Former Muleshoe teacher facing federal charges, accused of enticement of a minor

Provided by United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that a former Muleshoe, Texas High School teacher has been charged in a federal enticement cas...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

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September 11th attacks change policies, procedures for volunteer fire departments

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks nears, area departments are reflecting on the impact. The attacks changed policies across the country - from how people move through airports, to the way even the smallest departments oper...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

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Texas Tech graduate returns home after competing in Sydney Marathon

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Sophia Martinez has returned to the Hub City after she traveled to Australia to compete in the Sydney Marathon for the first time. Martinez had never been across the other side of the world before. After returning home, she says she loved it, getting to site-see...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Sep 10, 2026

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Lubbock community, Texas Tech students hold vigil for Nepal flood victims

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock community members and Texas Tech students gathered Wednesday night to remember the victims of flooding in Nepal. The Nepal Students Association hosted a vigil at Memorial Circle on the Texas Tech campus. The vigil remembered those who lost their li...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

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Hermleigh ISD takes precautions after threat to Scurry County schools

HERMLEIGH, Texas (KCBD) - Hermleigh ISD is taking precautionary measures at school Thursday following a potential threat made against the district on Wednesday. The Scurry County Sheriff’s Department received a voicemail threat late Wednesday afternoon from the Metroplex area, di...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

business

Lubbock Power and Light holds rate steady, changes structure

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Power and Light is holding its rate steady to manage the lines that bring power to homes and businesses, but the utility is changing the structure within that rate to provide more stability in its budget. For residential customers, Lubbock Power an...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

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Two veterans without next-of-kin to be laid to rest on Thursday

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery is hosting burials Thursday for two unaccompanied veterans who are not expected to have next-of-kin present. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Clinton Eugene Canfield will be laid to rest at 9 a.m. Canfield received th...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

schools

9/11 Memorial events planned in Lynn, Curry County

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Several events are happening this week to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Lynn County unity walk Tahoka will host the inaugural Unity Walk with first responders in Lynn County. The community is invited to participate, along wi...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

government

New Lubbock County Elections Administrator calls role ‘a calling’

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As November elections creep closer, the new Lubbock County Elections Administrator is looking toward the future. Troy Havard took over for former administrator Roxzine Stinson after her retirement. The Texas native served more than 28 years in the U.S. Mar...

KCBD NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

Two injured in crash at 69th Street and Slide Road in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two people were injured in a crash at 69th Street and Slide Road Tuesday evening, according to Lubbock police. Police said the crash was called in at 6:58 p.m. One person suffered serious injuries; the other suffered moderate injuries. The intersection is ...

KCBD NewsSep 9, 2026

Local

Not as Hot as Storms Return

LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Tuesday night weather update for September 8, 2026. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 73°. Winds: SSE→SSW 10-15 MPH.Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. Isolated to scattered P.M. storms. High of 99°. Winds: SSE 10-15 MPH. TONIGH...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 9, 2026

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Lubbock City Council passes intent to wait on data centers until regulations are ready

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring its intent to hold off on large-scale data centers until they can approve regulations for the industry. The resolution expresses a "desire" for the city manager and city planning department to develop...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 9, 2026