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SUPPORT OUR SIRENS: Click here to sign the petition

Updated: June 3, 2013 12:06 PM

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.

Lubbock man charged with intoxicated assault for January crash

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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.

Hometown Hero Daybreak preview

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Tune in on Daybreak Wednesday to hear the story of Air Force Veteran Bob Simmons.

Hail damage slams local repair shops Video included

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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.

Area farmers loving the recent rain Video included

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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.

Hockley County volunteers watching the skies for severe weather Video included

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The Hockley County Emergency Communications Team is a group of volunteers who are fully committed to keeping the public informed during severe weather.

Changes in-store for Marsha Sharp Freeway/Spur 327 traffic

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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...

Price responds to recall petition

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District 2 City Councilman Floyd Price addressed the attempt to have him recalled on Tuesday.

Severe storm delivers rain, hail to South Plains

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The first storm developed in northern Lubbock county just after 5 p.m.

City encourages owners to spay/neuter their pets

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The City has informed us they are no longer offering spay/neuter assistance as all 200 certificates have been handed out.

LP&L says all power restored as of Tuesday morning

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LP&L is reporting zero outages as of Tuesday morning at 6 a.m.

Lubbock takes cover as hailstones pound city Video included

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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.

Lubbock citizen starts a petition to recall Floyd Price

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District 2 resident Gordon Harris has filed an affidavit for a petition to recall District 2 Councilman Floyd Price.

LEDA announces businesses expanding, relocating to Lubbock

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AmpliSine Labs and Professional Rebuild & Optimal Service will be expanding while SERVCO Chemical from Hereford will be opening a new location on 66th Street.

2 inmates scheduled for execution for Lubbock murders

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Two men found guilty of capital murder in Lubbock will face the death penalty this year.

Obama's approval rating plummets

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The drop in President Barack Obama's popularity comes on the heels of a leak that revealed the NSA has been conducting a large data-mining operation on American citizens.

Lubbock police still searching for bank robbery suspect

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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.

Study: Marriages from online meetings have fewer divorces

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A study says marriages that began online are more successful than marriages that began traditionally.

114th Street & Milwaukee Avenue closed through Wednesday morning

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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.

Perry says equal pay bill would duplicate federal legislation Video included

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The governor vetoed HB 950, a bill to guarantee equal pay for women in Texas.

Lubbock to honor Juneteenth with 5 days of events

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It's an annual celebration - a time to embrace equal rights and freedom for all. Juneteenth 2013 is a time of reflection.

Pedestrian hit by truck on East 4th Street

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A pedestrian was seriously injured Sunday morning when he was struck by a vehicle while walking down East 4th Street.

Saving lives with boating safety instruction

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If you're planning to hit the waves this summer, boating safety classes are easy on the pocketbook, and can potentially save lives.

City of Lubbock holding vaccination clinics

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The City of Lubbock Health Department will hold vaccination clinics for both adults and children at the following locations during the week of June 17, 2013...

Danny Marquez wins Littlefield mayoral runoff

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Voters in Littlefield hit the polls for a run-off election Saturday and now, they have a new mayor.

New Deal dedicates new fire station

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The city of New Deal dedicated their new fire and EMS station on Saturday.

Couple devotes 40 years to White River Youth Camp Video included

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For decades, Russell and Nelda Wright have devoted six weeks out of the year to serve children at youth camp.

Bomb Squad called to Levelland convenience store Video included

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The Lubbock County Bomb Squad was called out to a Levelland convenience store Friday morning.

Lubbock police arrest burglary suspect after early-morning chase

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Lubbock police caught a man they say is responsible for several recent commercial burglaries on Friday.

Consider This...Texas protects "Merry Christmas"

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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.

Scattered heavy showers in forecast for South Plains

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There is a chance of scattered heavy showers across the South Plains tonight into tomorrow.

'Merry Christmas' law allows schools to use religious symbols Video included

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Gov. Perry signed the "Merry Christmas" bill into law on Thursday, but how should it be interpreted and how can it exist and still uphold the separation of church and state?

March of Dimes' 'Baby Bus' promotes Healthy Babies campaign

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Friday, March of Dimes kicked off their Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait® campaign in Lubbock.

Food for Thought: 6.13 Video included

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From burgers to BBQ, two popular restaurants are on the Food for Thought list this week - unfortunately though, they're both at the bottom.

United Blood Services urgently needs O- blood

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United Blood Services' critical appeal for O- blood continues. Even with an increased number of donors, the hospital usage continues to outpace the supply.

Ag Secretary hosts Farm and Jobs Bill town hall at Texas Tech

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Agriculture Tom Vilsack will host a town hall meeting at Texas Tech to discuss the importance of passing a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill for rural America Friday at 10 a.m.

Lubbock police conducting death investigation on 110th Street

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Lubbock police were called to the 4400 block of 110th Street around 6 p.m. Thursday night, where they found a man dead in the garage by his car.

Tornado Warning Task Force to have recommendations by Oct. 1 Video included

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There was a full agenda for Lubbock City Council members Thursday night, and tornado sirens were a hot topic.

Food for Thought: 6.6

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Out of dozens of restaurants inspected this week, we have a short order on the menu.

Buchanan added to Whitaker's staff

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Texas Tech women's basketball announced Tuesday that former All-Big 12 standout Damitria Buchanan became the newest member of the Lady Raider staff.

Down payment grants available to Lubbock home buyers

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The South Plains and Lubbock housing finance corporations have partnered to make down payment assistance grants available to homebuyers.

Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is courting Connecticut gun manufacturers, extolling the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state.

Hodges Center hosting Mom and Son Camp

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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.

Queens sign South Plains transfer, former PHS standout

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Sydney Hearn signed to play basketball at Wayland Baptist University for the Flying Queens Monday morning in the Hall of Honor at Hutcherson Center.

Lubbock to host Texas firefighters convention

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The City of Lubbock welcomes over 173 local Texas chapters of professional firefighters, their families, retirees and auxiliary members from all over the state of Texas June 17-21.