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Lubbock ISD students’ artwork displayed for LP&L’s 110th Anniversary

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Several Lubbock ISD students were in the spotlight for their artwork, helping Lubbock Power and Light celebrate more than a century of service. The work was on display in the Citizens Tower lobby at Avenue K and 14th Street as part of LP&L’s 110th annivers...

KCBD NewsOct 22, 2026

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Plainview-Hale County Airport receives a $1.5M federal award for a new terminal

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Plainview-Hale County Airport is getting a major facelift after receiving a $1.5 million award from the federal government. The funding will be used to build a new terminal and boost aviation workforce training. Plainview is one of 10 cities to receive...

KCBD NewsOct 22, 2026

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Covenant Every Moment Matters: Mahjong for Mammos

Covenant Health hosted its inaugural Mahjong for Mammos event on October 21 to raise funds for nearly 200 free breast cancer screenings for uninsured women in West Texas....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 22, 2026

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USDA announces $8 billion relief program for farmers

Farmers across the South Plains could receive financial relief through a new federal program aimed at offsetting rising fuel and production costs during harvest....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 22, 2026

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Lubbock homeowner accuses Solid Waste Department of repeated damage

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock homeowner says the city’s Solid Waste Department has repeatedly damaged his property. Jeremy Bowen lives in Central Lubbock. He says city trash trucks have damaged his fence for more than a year, to the point that it no longer has structural inte...

KCBD NewsOct 22, 2026

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Tahoka couple restoring historic building into event venue

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Tahoka couple is converting a former general mercantile building in the center of town into an event venue. Brandi Adams and her husband are renovating the building, which they plan to call LouEffie Pearl’s . “It was the store for everybody, and we want ...

KCBD NewsOct 22, 2026

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Save Lubbock pushes petition on flock cameras

For the past 50 days, a group called Save Lubbock has been gathering signatures for a petition calling on city leaders to ban Flock Safety cameras and other systems that scan and track vehicle license plates....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 21, 2026

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Decision 2026: Interview with Tom Sell

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Republican candidate Tom Sell is challenging democrat Kyle Rable to represent the U.S. House of Representatives, District 19. Watch the full interview with Sell in the player above or you can view the interview as well as other candidate interviews on the ...

KCBD NewsOct 21, 2026

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Buffalo Springs Lake closure set for dam work

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The far east end of Buffalo Springs Lake will be closed Thursday to allow divers to work on the dam. Lubbock County received $8 million in ARPA funding in 2024 to widen the dam and update it. Everyone is asked to stay clear of the designated work area to a...

KCBD NewsOct 21, 2026

government

Seminole City Council approves Safe Haven Baby Box

SEMINOLE, Texas (KCBD) - Parents experiencing a crisis in Gaines County will soon have a safe space to make sure their child is left in the hands of first responders. Seminole City Council approved the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box last week. Seminole resident Jamie Spear...

KCBD NewsOct 21, 2026

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Miller Elementary students explore careers beyond typical childhood dreams

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Students at Miller Elementary had the chance to learn about career options beyond common childhood answers like princess, rock star or actress during a recent event at the school. Third grader Eli Morman said he wants to be a firefighter. Classmate Avery N...

KCBD NewsOct 21, 2026

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Lubbock mother discusses breast cancer journey, stresses getting early screenings

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Loni Eads’ life changed in June, when her normal mammogram exam came back with unexpected results. She’s now encouraging other women to get screenings sooner rather than later. “I will never forget what June 24th felt like for me and my family.” Loni Eads ...

KCBD NewsOct 21, 2026

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Frenship, Memorial FFA programs earn national honors

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Frenship High School and Memorial High School are being honored at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Frenship senior Karter Bowen is one of four national finalists for the Swine Production Proficiency Award. She is also serving as a national vot...

KCBD NewsOct 21, 2026