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Know Before You Go: The 2026 South Plains Fair

The South Plains Fair is scheduled to open in Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, September 25, and will run through Saturday, October 3, 2026.

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 21, 2026

parks

Traveling museum highlights stories of neighbors helping neighbors

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A new traveling museum is in Lubbock, highlighting stories of neighbors helping neighbors. The “People of Hope” mobile museum is parked at the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock at Fourth Street and Toledo Avenue. The free, immersive exhibit is set up inside a hi...

KCBD NewsSep 21, 2026

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Western Texas College to Host 2026 College Fair September 24

Provided by Western Texas College LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Isrell Lawson, WTC’s Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director, speaks with prospective students at the 2025 Western Texas College Fair. Western Texas College invites area high school students, families, adul...

KCBD NewsSep 21, 2026

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SPC to offer Fall 2026 community music classes for teens

LEVELLAND, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - South Plains College’s Creative Arts Department has opened registration for two classes that will give local, aspiring musicians ages 12 to 17 a chance to hone their skills this fall. In the Fall 2026 Youth Live Ensemble, musicians of any instrument...

KCBD NewsSep 21, 2026

government

Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Halt Data Center Permits

Provided by Office of the Texas Governor AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit. Be...

KCBD NewsSep 21, 2026

safety

Man charged with intoxication assault after West Lubbock crash

Mark Garcia, 38, was arrested and charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle following a collision at the intersection of 4th Street and West Loop 289 in Lubbock, Texas, on September 19....

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 21, 2026

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How to: Enter your antiques at the 2026 South Plains Fair

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 21, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas-- The 2026 Panhandle-South Plains Fair is coming to life as crews and organizations prepare to welcome families back for another year of longtime fair traditions. For generations, ...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 21, 2026

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Boil water notice issued for Lorenzo

LORENZO, Texas (KCBD) - The city of Lorenzo has issued a boil water notice effective Sept. 20, 2026. The city said pressure coming from the water tower into the water line, at the location of a leak, caused officials to shut off water temporarily. No timeline has been given for w...

KCBD NewsSep 21, 2026

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Severe Storms and Flash Flood Potential Return

LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday morning weather update for September 21, 2026. Today: Increasing clouds. Severe P.M. storms. High of 87°. Winds: SE 10-15 MPH.Tonight: Storms linger. Mostly cloudy. Low of 63°. Winds: ENE 8-12 MPH. TODAY: S...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Sep 21, 2026

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Rainy and Cool Week Expected for the Area

LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for September 21, 2026. Today's High - 86° Tonight's Low - 65° Today: Much cooler temperatures are expected across the area Monday, thanks to a cool front. Highs will range from the lower ...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 21, 2026

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being s...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Sep 21, 2026