The Red Raider defense put on a show Saturday in front of record crowd of 16,116 at Jones AT&T Stadium during the annual Texas Tech Spring Game.
Watertown residents were placed on lockdown last week as SWAT team members swarmed the streets in search of alleged marathon bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev.
After the February 25th blizzard, we asked our viewers to keep an eye out for snowmen. As usual, they didn't disappoint.
The Lubbock Lions Club served thousands at the 61st Annual Pancake Festival at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on February 16.
Lubbockites packed 34th Street for this year's Miracle Christmas Parade on December 8. The parade benefits the United States Marines "Toys for Tots" program.
Tech fans made the trek to Dallas Cowboys Stadium Saturday to watch the Red Raiders take on the Baylor Bears.
Texas Tech tailgaters showed their support for veterans, Red Raider seniors and area kids as the team welcomed Kansas to the last home game of the season at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Karin McCay and a KCBD news crew documented the experience of dozens of World War Two and Korean War veterans on the South Plains Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Thousands of Tech fans turned out to tailgate in front of a Jones AT&T stadium on Nov. 3 for the Lone Star Pride game against the University of Texas.
No Halloween would be complete without a host of college students haunting costume parties in the Depot District.
We asked KCBD viewers to share photos of their awesome Halloween costumes, and as usual they did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorites:
The Lubbock Police Department Vice Squad performs multiple undercover prostitution stings each year. The pictured subjects are male clients who were arrested for prostitution in 2012.
The Second annual SlutWalk Lubbock marched down 19th Street Saturday to protest against explaining or excusing rape by referring to any aspect of a woman's appearance.
57,328 fans turned out for homecoming at Jones AT&T Stadium where the Red Raiders defeated #5 West Virginia 49-14.
High winds, lightning and hail brought by severe thunderstorms caused damage across the South Plains on September 27.
Grupo Vida and Jimmy Gonzales Y El Grupo Mazz performed at the South Plains Fair on September 25.
Grupo Vida and Jimmy Gonzales Y El Grupo Mazz performed at the South Plains Fair on September 25.
Country recording artist Easton Corbin performed at the Fair Park Coliseum on September 24.
Pop duo Karmin performed to screaming fans at the South Plains Fair on September 27.
Red Raider tailgaters turned out in force to support Texas Tech at a sold-old game versus the University of Oklahoma on October 6.
Classic rock fans braved the elements to hear America and Rare Earth perform live at the Lubbock Music Fest on September 28.
In front of 58,955 fans, the 4th largest crowd ever at Jones AT&T Stadium, the Red Raiders rolled past New Mexico 49-14 to wrap up non-conference play undefeated.
The 24th Annual National Cowboy Symposium on September 6 - 9 celebrated Western heritage and cowboy culture at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
Texas Tech football fans turned out in force before the season opener on September 1st to cheer the Red Raiders on to victory against Northwestern State.
Incoming Texas Tech freshmen and transfer students rolled up their sleeves during Raider Welcome Week to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
Texas Tech kicked off the first annual Red Raider Palapalooza to welcome students to campus for the 2012-2013 school year Wednesday at Urbanovsky Park.
The Lubbock Mustang Club's 30th Annual Mustang Roundup and Car Show was August 11 at the Wayland Baptist University Lubbock Campus.
Karin, Abner, John and Pete joined the nation's biggest block party during National Night Out at Rogers Park in Arnett Benson.
The Foster*A*Life Hub City Beach Party, an annual fundraiser for South Plains foster children, returned to the Cactus Courtyard August 4th.
KCBD NewsChannel 11 visited the people of Denver City on July 25 during the 2012 Live Community Coverage Tour.
Day 2 of the 2012 Live Community Coverage Tour on July 25 took the KCBD crew to Abernathy, TX.
KCBD NewsChannel 11 kicked off the 2012 Live Community Coverage Tour on July 24 with viewers in Muleshoe, TX.
The 4th on Broadway Street Fair and Mackenzie Park picnic and fireworks extravaganza attracted big crowds to celebrate the Fourth with family-friendly fun.
Thousands of cheering Lubbockites lined Broadway on Independence Day for the annual 4th on Broadway Parade.
The 2012 USA Track & Field Region 12 Junior Olympic Championships are taking place in Lubbock beginning Tuesday, July 3 and running through Saturday, July 7. More than 700 athletes, ages 7-19, will gather in the Hub City to compete in the largest track and field meet in Texas.
Country music superstar Alan Jackson returned to Lubbock on June 29 to perform at the United Spirit Arena.
The free annual High Noon Concert Series is held each Wednesday this summer on the gazebo stage in front of the Lubbock County Courthouse.
CritterFest, Lubbock's most popular annual animal event, returned June 21-23 at the Science Spectrum Museum.
The 2012 Parade of Homes presented by the West Texas Home Builders Association featured homes in Bacon Crest, Canyons at Cooper Ridge and Fountain Hills Estates.
At the Big Wheels Deliver Meals event on June 22, local celebrities delivered meals donated by Sonic Drive-Ins and were chauffeured on the routes in classic cars.
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders held a cheer clinic and meet & greet at Lubbock's Raider Xtreme gym on June 17.
The 2012 Juneteenth Parade made its way from the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center to Mae Simmons Park on June 16.
Severe weather visited the South Plains on Flag Day in the form of high winds, a wall of dust, heavy rain, large hail and a spectacular lightning show.
Matador, TX celebrated its 100th birthday June 8-10 with a fish fry, lawn mower pull, live music, historical reenactments and more.
ALON 7-Eleven stores gave away a new Kawasaki motorcycle and a $2,500 ALON fuel card to two lucky Lubbock residents on June 8.
The 29th annual Children's Miracle Network telethon, broadcast on June 2-3 on KCBD NewsChannel 11, raised more than $1 million for area children.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church's annual fundraising event featured games for all ages, plenty of food and music all day.
A rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed the Texas South Plains skies on Sunday. During an annular eclipse, the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges.
A record 3,643 students graduated from Texas Tech University on May 18-19 during five ceremonies at the United Spirit Arena.
We asked viewers to submit their photos of the best mom ever on our Facebook page. Don't read the captions unless you have a box of tissues handy.
Lemonade Day provided kids of all ages the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship by operating their own businesses on May 5.
Lubbock celebrated Cinco de Mayo with food, family and 18 bands performing at the Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds.
Trinity Christian Schools students and parents had fun in the sun on May 4 at the annual Dads Day Picnic.
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America passed though Lubbock on May 3. The cross-country motorcycle trek raises funds for Victory Junction, a camp created to benefit children with chronic or life threatening illnesses.
A severe storm with strong winds and damaging hail caused damage across the South Plains on Sunday night, forcing residents in Slaton, Wilson, Tahoka, and many other communities around Lubbock to take shelter.
The 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally Car & Bike Show, the primary fundraising event for Family Guidance & Outreach Center of Lubbock, revved up April 29th in the Depot District.
Members of the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore were the featured attraction at a Fairpark Coliseum dubstep concert and later at an afterparty at the nightclub Taboo.
The 31st FMX Birthday Bash on April 20th at the Lone Star Amphitheater featured headliners Chevelle and Korn.
Godsmack & Staind headlined X-Fest 9 on April 21 at the Lone Star Amphitheater with Halestorm, Man Made Machine and American Idol's James Durbin.
Four-legged friends were able to have a day of fun with their families at Maxey park Saturday. That's where the Haven Animal Shelter hosted their first Bark and Purr Festival.
"Sweet!" was the theme of the 34th annual Lubbock Arts Festival, which featured jaw-dropping jellybean murals alongside fine arts and crafts from across the South Plains.
A number of tornadoes were seen in northeast Texas, ripping apart homes and damaging a number of semi-trucks.
A number of tornadoes were seen in northeast Texas, ripping apart homes and damaging a number of semi-trucks.
The 70th Annual ABC Pro Rodeo, which benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lubbock concluded March 31 at the City Bank Coliseum.
Lubbock's weeklong Cesar Chavez Celebration continued Saturday with the 13th annual Cesar E. Chavez People's March south down North University Avenue.
The Family Guidance & Outreach Center of Lubbock sponsored the 2012 Memory Ride and Candlelight Vigil at MacKenzie Park on March 25.
The mood was festive and the Guinness flowed freely as Lubbock celebrated St. Paddy's Day on Saturday with the Wearin' o' the Green.
The 18th annual Viva Aztlan Festival showcased Hispanic music and culture at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on March 17th.
The UK publication The Independent explored the best places to be a woman in today's world in various categories, including the arts, economic opportunities and politics. The UK publication The Independent explored the best places to be a woman in today's world in various categories, including the arts, economic opportunities and politics.
Willie Nelson performed at Lubbock's City Bank Auditorium on March 5.
The 23nd annual Mayors' Beans & Cornbread Luncheon, a fundraiser for Hospice of Lubbock, fed hundreds Friday in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall.
The 13th annual Mardi Gras Celebration was sponsored by Lubbock Meals on Wheels at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on February 21.
The Lubbock Lions Club hosted its 60th Annual Pancake Festival on February 18th at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
Country superstar Brad Paisley performed at the United Spirit Arena with The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery on February 16.
Fat Tony's Delicatessen hosted a charity hot dog eating contest on Feb 15. Participants competed to see who could eat the most Chicago-style dogs or Texas-style chili dogs in 10 minutes.
We asked fans of our KCBD Facebook page to help us celebrate Valentine's Day by sending us pictures of their sweethearts.
According to the telecommunications company TeamViewer, Americans are willing to give up social media, chocolate, smartphones – even get divorced – in order to telecommute.
What would Americans give up to be able to telecommute for work? According to one study by the telecommunications company TeamViewer, some people would give up social media, chocolate - even their spouses - to work from home.
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters brought their ridiculous basketball skills and amazing athletes to the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock on February 9.
Championship Bull Riding returned to City Bank Coliseum on February 4 featuring 2011 PRCA rookie of the year and Lubbock native Chandler Bownds.
Texas Tech's Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Lubbock hosted the Lunar New Year Celebration Banquet and Talent Show on January 28th.
The Lubbock Police Department presented three officers with a Life Saving Award and promoted three others at a January 27th ceremony in the LPD Auditorium.
Solar flares that began Jan. 22 have pushed solar radiation into Earth's magnetic field, possibly causing problems with satellites and short wave radio transmissions.
Solar flares that began Jan. 22 have pushed solar radiation into Earth's magnetic field, possibly causing problems with satellites and short wave radio transmissions.
Hundreds of brides-to-be flocked to the 2012 Lubbock Bridal Showcase to sample the wares of local bakeries, restaurants, retailers, photographers and wedding planners.
The consumer review site Angie's List released its Top 10 industries with the worst customer service based on reviews from the first three quarters of 2011.
The consumer review site Angie's List released its Top 10 industries with the worst customer service based on reviews from the first three quarters of 2011.
Today marks Martin Luther King Junior Day, a holiday meant to be a national day of service to honor the civil rights icon. View images from King's life and how it's being celebrated today.
Today marks Martin Luther King Junior Day, a holiday meant to be a national day of service to honor the civil rights icon. View images from King's life and how it's being celebrated today.
Monster trucks roared back into the City Bank Coliseum on January 13 -14 with the 2012 Monster X Tour.
Lubbock ISD band students returned from marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade Wednesday, and friends and family turned out in force to welcome them home.
Hundreds of revelers rang in 2012 at New Year's Eve celebrations in the Depot Entertainment District.
From legends to humanitarians to actors to chimps, we lost many beloved faces in 2011. Here is a look back at famous people who left us this year.
From legends to humanitarians to actors to chimps, we lost many beloved faces in 2011. Here is a look back at famous people who left us this year.
More than a decade has passed since 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in her Boulder, CO home. After hundreds of leads and false confessions, police have yet to crack the case.
Pancho Clos came to the Maggie Trejo Supercenter on December 18 to provide holiday cheer, goodies, and a chance for kids to tell Pancho their dreams for Christmas.
Santa Land return for the 55th year with new scenes and new characters. Admission for all ages is free from 6-10 p.m. nightly.
Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland includes carriage rides around Founders Park and magical snow machines.
Kids don't always want to visit with Santa Claus; sometimes they cry - sometimes they scream.
Sometimes, kids really don't want to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas. Here are viewer submitted photos of really unhappy kids on Santa's lap.
Thousands braved the cold on December 10 for the annual Miracles Christmas Parade on 34th Street in Lubbock.
The Christmas Tour of Homes at Ransom Canyon is an annual fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Ransom Canyon Memorial Chapel.
The All Lubbock Marching Band continues to prepare for its trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2 in Pasadena, California.
The 53rd annual Carol of Lights lit up the night on December 3 with more than 25,000 lights and the Texas Tech Combined Choirs performing selections of classic holiday songs at the Science Quadrangle.
Texas Tech Red Raiders took on the Baylor Bears at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on November 26.
Volunteers turned out in force to help feed the public at the Salvation Army of Lubbock's annual Thanksgiving feast on November 20.
Before the big Thanksgiving meal, more than 700 runners worked up an appetite by taking part in the 19th Annual Turkey Trot on November 24.
The Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run sponsored by the United States Marine Corps and Wild West Harley-Davidson returned to the Depot District on November 20.
The 32nd annual Holiday Happening returned to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center with more than 130 vendors on November 16-20, 2011.
LA-based heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch performed with All that Remains and Hatebreed on November 11 at the Lone Star Amphitheater in Lubbock.
The Red Raiders took on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Nov. 12 at the The Wounded Warrior Project/Under Armour 2011 Believe In Heroes Game.
For Veteran's Day, we asked our Facebook friends to share a photo of their favorite veterans on our Facebook wall. You can also nominate a veteran here for KCBD's new Hometown Heroes segment. We asked our viewers to upload their awesome Halloween costumes to our KCBD Facebook wall, and boy did they deliver! Check out the viewer-submitted photos here.
The Spooky Science Carnival returned to the Science Spectrum for another exciting year of family-friendly "spooky, not scary" fun.
The only Halloween theme park in West Texas is back with a revamped Sanitarium and Badger Hollow Hillbilly Village along with a brand new City of the Dead attraction.
No Halloween would be complete without a host of students haunting costume parties in the Depot Entertainment District. WARNING: May not be suitable for tuition-paying parents.
The Red Raiders took on the Iowa State Cyclone on October 29 and fans were encouraged to wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Hard rock group L.A. Guns - with lead singer Dilana Robichaux (runner-up contestant on the reality television show Rock Star: Supernova) - performed October 22 at Wreckers.
Rapper, actor and record producer Snoop Dogg performed Sunday at the Cactus Courtyard with opening rapper Phranchyze out of Austin.
Threads, Locks & Rock - an alternative fashion showcase - fuses art, music, choreography and couture. The 5th annual TLR show continued to push the envelope of artistic expression October 22nd at Klusoz.
10 Years, an alternative metal band from Knoxville, performed October 18 at Wrecker's.
The Red Raider faithful celebrated homecoming before the team took on the Kansas State Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium on October 15.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs to a packed audience at the United Spirit Arena on Oct. 14.
The sixth annual Dog Day Howl-o-ween at the Maxey Community Center on October 15 awarded prizes to the best-dressed dogs and owners.
Homecoming weekend kicked off in earnest Friday with the announcements of the royalty court at the Rowdy Raider Rally in the North Plaza of the Student Union Building.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders welcomed Texas A&M in the final match-up before the Aggies leave the Big 12 Conference.
Having a hard time coming up with a good Halloween costume? Check out this slideshow for some ideas.
The news and entertainment world have provided fodder for plenty of Halloween costumes this year. Browse through this slideshow for ideas on making your costume the talk of the neighborhood. Warlocks notwithstanding.
Raiderville has been resurrected once again as students eagerly wait for the Red Raiders to take the field at Jones AT&T Stadium against the Aggies on Saturday.
Protesters occupied the corner of 19th Street and University Avenue on October 6th in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, a protest against corruption that began on September 17 with an encampment in the financial district of New York City.
SlutWalk has become a worldwide movement working to combat the shame and blame associated with sexual assault. On October 1, SlutWalk Lubbock attracted more than 200 participants.
The Panhandle South Plains Fair brings a variety of entertainment, food, and rides back to the Lubbock every year, and as always KCBD NewsChannel 11 was there to cover the fun.
A hard rock band from Pennsylvania, Halestorm is fronted by singer and guitarist Lizzy Hale. Halestorm performed October 1st at the Panhandle South Plains Fair.
K-Ci & JoJo are an award-winning R&B duo from North Carolina and former members of the chart-topping R&B group Jodeci. K-Ci & JoJo performed September 30 at the Panhandle South Plains Fair.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure attracted thousands of Lubbock area participants on Oct.1 for a 5k breast cancer awareness run.
Llano Estacado Winery celebrated 35 years of Texas winemaking at the 18th annual Grape Day Celebration on October 1.
A pop band formed in Nashville in 2005, Hot Chelle Rae is best known for their platinum hit single "Tonight Tonight." Hot Chelle Rae performed September 29th at the Panhandle South Plains Fair.
The 10th Annual Hub City BBQ presented by Suddenlink West Texas and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce featured all-you-can-eat lip-smackin' BBQ, beverages and music by the Hogg Maulies.
Formed in 1980 in Canada, Loverboy earned four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records and waS was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Loverboy performed September 29 at the Panhandle South Plains Fair.
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office seized approximately 300 dogs from the AlphaTex kennels in Lockney on September 28, saying the dogs were neglected and in poor living conditions.
Elida Reyna won big at the 2011 Tejano Music Award, including female vocalist of the year and entertainer of the year. Reyna performed with Jesse Turner and Los Palominos at the Panhandle South Plains Fair on September 27.
Founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida, the country music act Sawyer Brown has released twenty studio albums, of which three have been certified gold in US. Sawyer Brown performed Monday, September 26 at the Panhandle South Plains Fair.
Smooth ProductionZ pulled out all the stops for Lubbock's 1st Silent DiscoTECH live at Wreckers on Friday, September 23rd.
Formed in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad has toured constantly to packed arenas worldwide, and in 1970 they sold more albums than any other American band. Grand Funk Railroad performed September 24 at the Panhandle South Plains Fair.
Lee Ware, resident artist at Sandstorm Glassworks, is creating a handblown glass pumpkin patch for Llano Estacado Winery's Grape Day Festival on Oct 1.
Red Raider faithful turned out in force for Tech's second home game of 2011. Tech rallied to beat Nevada in a 35-34 come-from-behind win in front of 55,664 fans.
Fiestas Patrias festivities at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center mark the day Mexico won it's independence from Spain with music, food and fun activities.
Cars for Canines supports animal shelters and rescue organizations on the South Plains with a 1 mile dog walk, dog fashion show, Frisbee contest and a classic car show.
On September 11, 2011 Trinity Church in Lubbock hosted a community-wide family event to honor and bring awareness to our military and first responders.
Lubbock 4th and 5th graders placed 1000 flags for 'An American Tribute' at Kastman Park at South Loop 289 and Nashville. The flags will be on display through September 13th
The 23rd Annual National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration on September 8 - 11, 2011 is designed to celebrate, preserve, and pass along American Western heritage and cowboy culture.
Murfee Elementary 4th and 5th graders place 1000 flags for An American Tribute at South Loop 289 and Nashville. The flags will be on display through September 13th.
Lubbock's own pioneering rock 'n' roller Buddy Holly received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 7, 2011.
The 2011 season opener for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Red Raiders took on the Texas State Bobcats, on September 3.
Some are saying it is the biggest summer swell in a decade. Waves on the south shores of all Hawaiian Islands were at warning levels. Some surfers say sets were as high as 15 feet.
The annual Harvest Festival at Cap*Rock Winery on August 27 included a wine tasting, gourmet food, games for the kids and the ritual stomping of the grapes.
Desperado concert at the Cactus Theater on August 19th. The last Desperado performance is August 26th at 7:30 p.m.
Naked behind a shower curtain that reads, "Clean Your Conscience: Go Vegan!" two PETA protesters shower on a sidewalk at University Ave. and Broadway.
Hundreds of the Red Raider faithful attended Fan Day Saturday at the United Spirit Arena.
The inaugural Gypsy Pow-Wow was a two-day outdoor music festival August 19-20 at Buffalo Springs Lake with dancing, art, vendors and camping.
The world famous Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding event returned Saturday, August 13 to City Bank Coliseum.
Sponsored by Lubbock Parks and Recreation, the K-9 SplashFest marks the end of summer vacation - and the closing of public pools - by allowing people and their dogs to swim together.
Lubbock's own Maines Brothers Band picked up their instruments Saturday, August 13 and brought down the house for a reunion concert. All four Maines Brothers took part in the concert.
After several months of severe drought, lightning and rain stormed into Lubbock Thursday night, causing some problems for citizens across the South Plains. Add your photos by sending them to weather@kcbd.com.
Texas Tech hosted the annual Women's Football Clinic at the university's football training facility on Wednesday, August 3. Proceeds from this year's women's clinic will benefit Lubbock Women's Protective Services.
The 6th annual Hub City Beach Party on August 6th was a fundraiser for Foster*A*Life, a nonprofit agency that grants dreams to foster children on the South Plains.
Hard rock bands Saliva and Filter performed to a packed house at Jake's Back Room Saturday, August 6.
Six former Red Raider athletes are slated for induction into the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Fame during the Texas Tech-Texas A&M football weekend Oct. 7-8.
The Salvation Army hosts a free night of safe family fun in celebration of National Night Out, which encourages individuals to leave their homes and spend time with their neighbors.
The City of Plainview challenges Team Pete to a planking competition. Planking is a Facebook craze consisting of lying face down in an unusual location, having a photograph taken and posted it on the internet. Go figure.
KCBD's 2011 Community Coverage Tour had fun in the sun in Wolfforth, TX on Thursday, July 28. [88 photos] KCBD wrapped up the 2011 Community Coverage Tour with a fun Friday night in Ralls, TX on July 29. [44 photos] KCBD's 2011 Community Coverage Tour braved the heat with friends and neighbors in Plainview, TX on Wednesday, July 27. [55 photos] KCBD NewsChannel 11 visits the town of Snyder, TX during the 20111 Community Coverage Tour on Tuesday, July 26. [65 photos] KCBD's 2011 Community Coverage Tour receives a warm welcome from the fine folks in Lockney,TX on Monday, July 25. [50 photos] The 29th Annual Cattle Baron's Ball benefit for the American Cancer Society kicked off Saturday, July 23rd at the V8 Ranch. [52 photos] Images from the April, 2011, tornado outbreak which hit the middle of the country.
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