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Mahon Library remains closed for ongoing plumbing repairs
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Due to ongoing water line repairs, Mahon Library will remain closed Friday, October 16.
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Lubbock small business robbed, owner speaks out
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Around 9:05 a.m. on Friday, October 16, Meredith Ratke received a call that no small business owner ever wants to receive: her general manager calling to say that her cafe and bou...
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Texas Tech sets security, parking rules for homecoming concert at Urbanovsky Park
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech’s homecoming celebration will include new security measures and parking restrictions around Urbanovsky Park this year, according to the university’s head of events. LINK: Parking & Security details for Texas Tech Homecoming Homecoming activities...
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Texas Tech Administration Building designated Registered Texas Historic Landmark
The first and oldest building on Texas Tech University's campus was designated a Registered Texas Historic Landmark.
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Carey Hobbs named 2026 Lauro F. Cavazos Award recipient
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech Alumni Association has named Carey Hobbs, a 1958 alumnus and former Texas Tech University System regent, as the 2026 recipient of the Lauro F. Cavazos Award. The award recognizes Hobbs’ decades of service to and support of Texas Tech Univers...
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Man dies more than two weeks after South Lubbock crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating a late September collision in South Lubbock that turned fatal earlier this month. On Sept. 25, Lubbock police were called to the intersection of 130th Street and Upland Avenue around 3:20 p....
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One seriously injured after semi breaks guardrail on I-27
A 61-year-old semi-truck driver was hospitalized with serious injuries early October 16 after his vehicle crashed through a guard rail on I-27 in Lubbock while attempting to avoid debris....
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Late September car crash turns fatal in South Lubbock
A man has died from injuries sustained in a late September vehicle collision in South Lubbock after a driver reportedly ran a stop sign.
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1 person seriously injured in rollover involving a semi
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hospitalized after a semi-truck crashed overnight in north Lubbock County. Just after midnight, Lubbock police were called to a crash with injuries near I-27 and Keuka Street. Upon arrival, officers found 61-year-old Russell Mabry trapped ins...
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Texas Tech announces 2026 homecoming court nominees
Texas Tech University announced its 2026 Homecoming Court candidates on Friday, with voting occurring through midnight before winners are revealed during Saturday's football game....
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Freeze watch issued for Lubbock, Caprock area
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – The National Weather Service Lubbock issued a freeze watch for Friday, October 16, until Saturday morning. NWS said the watch is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday m...
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Texas Tech Homecoming 2026 schedule of events
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University’s Homecoming week is underway, leading up to Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Arizona State at Galaxy Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Student Union & Activities released the full Homecoming 2026 Schedule of Events , running Oct. 12-17...
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Texas Tech alumni featured in Homecoming game flyover
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The flyover planned for Texas Tech's Homecoming game against Arizona State on Saturday, October 17, will feature four Texas Tech graduates as a part of its crew. The flyover will ...
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Lubbock man takes three-year aggravated assault plea, murder charge dropped
Patrick Bradley was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for shooting at a family member of a homicide victim during a 2023 incident in Lubbock, Texas....
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Health screenings, vaccines at free Walmart Wellness Event
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Get up to date with vaccines and all your wellness needs with Walmart this weekend. Walmart is hosting a free community Wellness Event on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p....