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Texas senators examine prediction markets amid gambling debate
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs has been charged with protecting Texas elections and sports amid a boom in prediction market platforms. The conversation centers on whether participating in these markets counts as gambling. The American Gaming A...
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Lubbock businessman Josha Allen denied request for a new trial
A federal judge has denied a request for a new trial for Joshua Allen, a Lubbock financial advisor convicted in connection with a $60 million Ponzi scheme....
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What you should do if you find a stray animal
A Lubbock woman received citations for an unvaccinated and unlicensed stray cat she rescued, though the fines were later waived.
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Jimenez Y Friends carries on almost six-decades worth of family tradition in food and culture
A multi-generational family business in Lubbock, Texas, known as Jimenez Y Friends, continues to honor its Mexican culinary heritage through a menu of tacos, burritos, and pan dulce....
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Texas Tech grad student share research and findings at Global Sorghum Conference
Texas Tech graduate student Pallavi presented her research on developing a novel genetic transformation tool for sorghum at the Global Sorghum Conference....
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High Point Village: Building independence for adults with intellectual disabilities
High Point Village secured $200,000 through a donation from Lubbock AMBUCS and an anonymous donor to begin construction on its first residential home for adults with intellectual disabilities, which is scheduled to open in early February....
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Lubbock temporarily cuts back on water to aid Amarillo during drought
Lubbock reduced its daily water usage by 5 million gallons for nine days in August to assist Amarillo in refilling its reservoir during a drought.
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Rural counties push changes for Texas EMS grant program
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Seminole EMS Chief Carly French, who represents the Texas EMS Alliance, and Lamb County Judge James DeLoach testified before the House Committee on State Affairs Tuesday, pushing for changes to a state grant program they say is not working as intended. Fre...
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Lubbock councilwoman highlighted for Hispanic Heritage Month
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - City Councilwoman Christy Martinez-Garcia, a Lubbock native, created a platform for the Latino community after seeing a need for one. “My granddad instilled in me, and that was first God, then family, and never, forget your community,” Martinez-Garcia said...
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Severe weather coverage for Lubbock and South Plains on Sept. 15, 2026
Severe weather is expected to impact Lubbock and the South Plains on the night of September 15, 2026, with Hale, Lamb, and Lubbock counties under thunderstorm warnings until 6:15 p.m....
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Global sorghum conference brings world experts to Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The National Sorghum Conference is being held in the United States for the first time, and it is taking place this week in Lubbock. Experts from around the world are gathered in the city to share their thoughts on water scarcity and sustainable production....