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Brownfield seeks public input on hazard mitigation plan survey

BROWNFIELD, Texas (KCBD) - Brownfield city leaders are asking for community input to help prepare for a safer future. The city is now accepting responses through its hazard mitigation plan survey. Answers will help identify community risks and vulnerabilities, prioritize future p...

KCBD NewsSep 15, 2026

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Caprock Heroes coloring book supports volunteer fire departments

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Volunteer fire departments across the Caprock have created a coloring book called “Caprock Heroes” to help fund their operations. The book features real firefighters, real fire trucks, and scenes inspired by the towns and landscapes of the participating co...

KCBD NewsSep 15, 2026

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Texas Tech researcher develops infrared imaging technology for battlefield triage

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Texas Tech researcher has developed infrared imaging technology that could be used to triage injuries on the battlefield without CT or MRI machines. Joshua Tropp is an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Texas Tech. He recently presented...

KCBD NewsSep 14, 2026

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Lubbock County commissioners question pay for Precinct 2 seat amid legal dispute

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County tax dollars have paid for two people in the Precinct 2 commissioner position, according to county officials. Mark Meurer was appointed to take over Precinct 2 late last year. A district court then issued a temporary order keeping Commissione...

KCBD NewsSep 14, 2026

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County commissioners approve no-new-revenue tax rate for next year

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County commissioners approved the budget and tax rate for next year. Commissioners approved the no-new-revenue rate , which could potentially limit some of the funding county department heads have requested over the past month. Commissioners Mike D...

KCBD NewsSep 14, 2026

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All districts Coffee with the Mayor scheduled for September 17 17

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 14, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas --- The City of Lubbock has announced that it will host Coffee with Mayor McBrayer for all districts Thursday, September 17. The public is invited to attend, the event will be held...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 14, 2026

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Prediction markets are taking over sports gambling, here’s how they work

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Polymarket is becoming a leader in prediction markets, with a recent report showing the platform recently topped $1 billion in annualized revenue. Polymarket and other prediction markets run off the event trading platform standard, which lets users buy con...

KCBD NewsSep 14, 2026

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Texas Tech, Houston showdown reaches sell-out status

The highly anticipated matchup between No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Houston has officially reached sellout status, according to the university's athletics department....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Sep 14, 2026

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Scoggin-Dickey donates four vehicle engines to SPC automotive program

Provided by South Plains College LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet-Buick, a long-time supporter of South Plains College, gifted four General Motors 5.3L V8 engines to the institution’s Lubbock automotive program on Sept. 14 at the SPC Career and Technical C...

KCBD NewsSep 14, 2026