Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:09:54 GMT
The weather in West Texas is constantly changing and one county on the South Plains is making sure they're always ready. The Hockley County Emergency Communication's Team is a group of volunteers who are
The Hockley County Emergency Communications Team is a group of volunteers who are fully committed to keeping the public informed during severe weather.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:00:16 GMT
Tune in on Daybreak Wednesday to hear the story of Air Force Veteran Bob Simmons. Simmons joined the United States Air Force right after high school in hopes of becoming a pilot. After 24 years of service
Tune in on Daybreak Wednesday to hear the story of Air Force Veteran Bob Simmons.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:34:19 GMT
A man who ran his car into a parked school bus at Lubbock High School earlier this year, seriously injuring his passenger, was indicted Tuesday. 24-year-old Brian Mogaka is charged with intoxicated assault. The
A man who ran his car into a parked school bus at Lubbock High School earlier this year, seriously injuring his passenger, was indicted Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:30:05 GMT
With severe weather hitting the Hub City frequently including Monday's storm that brought down baseball size hail, local repair shops are slammed with hail damaged vehicles. Collision King owner Steven
With frequent severe weather hitting the Hub City, local repair shops have been slammed with hail-damaged vehicles. Monday's storm, which brought down baseball-sized hail, was no exception.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:00:11 GMT
Idalou farmer Scott Harmon looked out across his farm as workers fixed tractors, started car engines and readied the seed for a new round of planting cotton after the yesterday's wet weather. "It's an
Idalou farmer Scott Harmon looked out across his farm as workers fixed tractors and readied the seed for a new round of cotton planting after Monday's wet weather.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:35:38 GMT
Provided by TxDOT Beginning Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is scheduled to make traffic changes on both the Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82) and Spur 327, at Milwaukee Avenue, as
Beginning Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is scheduled to make traffic changes on both the Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82) and Spur 327, at Milwaukee Avenue...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:21:12 GMT
District 2 City Councilman Floyd Price addressed the attempt to have him recalled on Tuesday. District 2 resident Gordon Harris filed an affidavit for a recall petition on Monday. Harris says his community
District 2 City Councilman Floyd Price addressed the attempt to have him recalled on Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:06:43 GMT
This afternoon, we are anticipating a Thunderstorm Watch for some of the viewing area within the hour or so. These will be scattered storms along a cold front that will be moving in. Another surge of storms
The first storm developed in northern Lubbock county just after 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:28:31 GMT
Provided by Lubbock Power & Light Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) is updating customers of the current situation regarding outages due to tonight's weather event. Strong rains with moderate sized hail crossed
LP&L is reporting zero outages as of Tuesday morning at 6 a.m.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:46:03 GMT
It only took a split second fro a light rain, to transform into a blinding hailstorm Monday night, forcing drivers to instantly find shelter. Mariana Mahon and Robert White were hauling furniture and
It only took a split second for a light rain to transform into a blinding hail storm Monday night, forcing drivers to scramble and find cover.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:20:02 GMT
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) says 167 new jobs are coming to Lubbock. Two local businesses are expanding and one new business is on the way, all related to manufacturing.In a Monday
AmpliSine Labs and Professional Rebuild & Optimal Service will be expanding while SERVCO Chemical from Hereford will be opening a new location on 66th Street.
Monday, June 17 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:36:01 GMT
On May 19, 1998, Michael John Yowell shot his father, strangled his mother with a cord and set fire to their house. The victim's grandmother died several days later from injuries sustained because
Two men found guilty of capital murder in Lubbock will face the death penalty this year.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:46 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:46:48 GMT
Two men were indicted by a Lubbock Federal Grand Jury on Wednesday June 12. Gabriel Tenorio and Russell Heath are charged in connection to 3 bank robberies:May 1 at the Lubbock National Bank (4420 19th
Lubbock police are still searching for a suspect charged in connection with three bank robberies. On Monday, police released two new photos of Russell Heath, 44.
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:17:32 GMT
A heads up for those of you who drive through 114th Street and Milwaukee on your way to work. The road will be closed beginning Monday. The installation of a new sanitary sewer pipes will require the
A heads up for those of you who drive through 114th Street and Milwaukee on your way to work. The road will be closed beginning Monday.
A key committee in the Republican-led House is preparing to cast its first votes on immigration this year, on a tough enforcement-focused measure that Democrats and immigrant groups are protesting loudly.
Sweeping immigration legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, at the same time it would bestow legal status on an...
The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:11:57 GMT
(RNN) – Rapper Lil' Wayne is attempting to stomp his way out of controversy after a clip of him walking on the American flag went viral over the weekend. A behind-the-scenes clip of the music video God
Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:42:08 GMT
From Texas Tech Athletics:Texas Tech women's basketball announced Tuesday that former All-Big 12 standout Damitria Buchanan became the newest member of the Lady Raider staff. Buchanan's main responsibilities
Texas Tech women's basketball announced Tuesday that former All-Big 12 standout Damitria Buchanan became the newest member of the Lady Raider staff.
The White House is reporting progress on President Barack Obama's initiatives to reduce gun violence, but says the most important step would be getting a reluctant Congress to pass new firearms laws.
A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:11:57 GMT
The South Plains and Lubbock housing finance corporations have partnered to make down payment assistance grants available to homebuyers. It's all part of the "Welcome Home South Plains Home Loan Program"
The South Plains and Lubbock housing finance corporations have partnered to make down payment assistance grants available to homebuyers.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:47:05 GMT
From City of Lubbock:Hodges Community Center will host a Mom and Son Camp-in on Friday-Saturday, June 21-22 from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Mothers and sons will check in on Friday evening for a fun-filled night
Hodges Community Center will host a Mom and Son Camp-in on Friday-Saturday, June 21-22 from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:27:27 GMT
(NASA/CNN) - This week marks the 30-year anniversary of the first U.S. woman in space. On June 18, 1983 - Sally Ride made history when she rode aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Ride was the second woman
Sally Ride made history when she rode aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:43:37 GMT
Provided by City of Lubbock City of Lubbock Animal Services is offering a promotional program to encourage city residents to spay/neuter their pets. The promotional program will waive the income requirements
The City has informed us they are no longer offering spay/neuter assistance as all 200 certificates have been handed out.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:22:07 GMT
(KGO/CNN) - Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornography The tech giant says it's planning to spend $5 million to wipe pictures of child sexual abuse from the web. Part of the $5 million will
Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornography
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon.
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...
Friday, June 14 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:00:18 GMT
This week, Governor Rick Perry signed a bill protecting "Merry Christmas" and other holiday sayings and symbols from legal challenges. Perry pointed out that it is a shame a bill like this is even needed.
It protects citizens from their own government. And it stands behind the Constitution, which is something we haven't seen coming out of Washington lately.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:58:14 GMT
Provided by United Blood Services United Blood Services' critical appeal for O- blood continues. Even with an increased number of donors, the hospital usage continues to outpace the supply. It will take
United Blood Services' critical appeal for O- blood continues. Even with an increased number of donors, the hospital usage continues to outpace the supply.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:45:35 GMT
It's hard to believe for Anna Ysasaga-Cuevas that one year has passed since her son was last seen leaving a friend's house on the morning of June 14, 2012. "It just seems like it was yesterday when it
It's hard to believe for Anna Ysasaga-Cuevas that one year has passed since her son was last seen leaving a friend's house on the morning of June 14, 2012.
KCBD has decided to take this discussion to a new level. On Thursday, we launched a community-wide effort we are calling our S.O.S. campaign - Support Our Sirens.
KCBD has decided to take this discussion to a new level. On Thursday, we launched a community-wide effort we are calling our S.O.S. campaign - Support Our Sirens.
Republicans in the Texas Senate have abandoned attempts to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, but are pressing forward with new restrictions on the procedure.
Republicans in the Texas Senate have abandoned attempts to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, but are pressing forward with new restrictions on the procedure.
A dental office manager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling $353,000 from her employer and using the money for such things as Beyonce and Lil Wayne concert tickets, a limousine rental to take her...
A dental office manager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling $353,000 from her employer and using the money for such things as Beyonce and Lil Wayne concert tickets, a limousine rental to take her to...
The Texas child welfare agency under investigation for its mishandling of a toddler's death last year has disciplined two workers after discovering a supervisor had "an inappropriate relationship" with the...
The Texas child welfare agency under investigation for its mishandling of a toddler's death last year has disciplined two workers after discovering a supervisor had "an inappropriate relationship" with the child's...
Nearly half the people who had to evacuate their Northern California homes are being allowed to return as firefighters catch up with a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park.
Nearly half the people who had to evacuate their Northern California homes are being allowed to return as firefighters catch up with a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park.
The trial of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife is at a standstill as lawyers argue over access to documents in a related civil trial.
The trial of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife is at a standstill as lawyers argue over access to documents in a related civil trial.
Wildfires have charred nearly 100 square miles of dry, rugged terrain across New Mexico since the end of May. The largest fire is still raging in the Gila National Forest, but teams of scientists are scouring dozens of...
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter...
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter and the...
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...
A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along...
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
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