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  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:46:07 GMT
    A mother should never have to bury their child, but that's a reality now for Veronica Garcia. Her 13-year old daughter Briana Gomez passed away Wednesday after being taken off of life support. Gomez
    A mother should never have to bury their child, but that's a reality now for Veronica Garcia. Her 13-year old daughter Briana Gomez passed away Wednesday after being taken off of life support. Gomez

  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:28:05 GMT
    The petition to recall Lubbock City Councilman Victor Hernandez is now in the hands of the city secretary. On Friday Ysidro Gutierrez turned in the petition with 586 signatures, more than 448 needed to
    The petition to recall Lubbock City Councilman Victor Hernandez is now in the hands of the city secretary. On Friday Ysidro Gutierrez turned in the petition with 586 signatures, more than 448 needed to remove Hernandez.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:08:26 GMT
    Kent County Judge Jim White has declared the damage in Jayton and Girard on Thursday a local disaster."A great amount of damage has occurred," White said. High winds and large hail caused extensive damage
    Kent County Judge Jim White has declared the damage that occurred in Jayton and Girard on Thursday has made the area a local disaster.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:30:39 GMT
    Multiple people were taken to the hospital Friday night following an accident in Northwest Lubbock County. It happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 84 and North FM 2378. DPS Troopers responded
    Multiple people were taken to the hospital Friday night following an accident in Northwest Lubbock County. It happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 84 and North FM 2378.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:35:11 GMT
    An NBC affiliate in the Bay Area is reporting that a former Texas Tech basketball player has been charged with the murder of a Georgia rapper named Lil Phat. Decensae White, 25, played forward for Bobby
    An NBC affiliate in the Bay Area is reporting that a former Texas Tech basketball player has been charged with the murder of a Georgia rapper named Lil Phat.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:13 GMT
    The Children's Home of Lubbock received a special donation from students at Laura Bush Middle School Friday.Sixth graders at the school donated $138 to the organization. The students raised the money through
    Laura Bush Middle School students donated $138 to The Children's Home of Lubbock Friday.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:10:34 GMT
    A vehicle rolled over after what appeared to be a blowout on Hwy 84 Friday. Around 3:45 p.m., the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Hwy 84 near FM 179 when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle
    A vehicle rolled over after what appeared to be a blowout on Hwy 84 Friday.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:27:53 GMT
    Over the years, technology has changed the television news business exponentially. As a result, we have better equipment and resources to bring you news faster and inform you better. But one thing that
    City leaders also have a responsibility to keep citizens safe. Tornado sirens are a no-brainer and we need them in Lubbock, no matter the cost.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:40:26 GMT
    OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Texas Tech baseball team was eliminated from Big 12 Championship title contention with an 8-0 loss against No. 24 Oklahoma on Friday morning at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. With
    The Texas Tech baseball team was eliminated from Big 12 Championship title contention with an 8-0 loss against No. 24 Oklahoma on Friday morning at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:31:17 GMT
    Residents in Crosbyton will have to look for somewhere else to cool off this summer besides the city pool. The Crosbyton City Council announced via their Facebook Page that they would not be opening the
    The Crosbyton City Council announced via their Facebook Page that they would not be opening the public pool over the summer.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:00:33 GMT
    A former youth pastor charged with enticing a minor has plead not guilty Friday. Trevor Jacob Fortner, 25, was arrested earlier this month for allegedly sending explicit pictures and messages to an undercover
    A former youth pastor charged with enticing a minor has plead not guilty Friday.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:46:15 GMT
    From Kaplan College Lubbock:Kaplan College Lubbock is pleased to begin offering free American Heart Association CPR certification courses every Thursday at the campus. Individuals seeking initial CPR certification
    From Kaplan College Lubbock:Kaplan College Lubbock is pleased to begin offering free American Heart Association CPR certification courses every Thursday at the campus.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:40:55 GMT
    From Firehouse Subs:Answering the call to help those affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is providing food and life-saving equipment to survivors and first
    Answering the call to help those affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is providing food and life-saving equipment to survivors and first responders.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:27:35 GMT
    Emergency crews are reporting a one-vehicle accident 1.5 miles south of Littlefield on Hwy 385.  A car veered off the roadway into a telephone pole. No one was injured in the crash.Fire and DPS are on
    Emergency crews are reporting a one-vehicle accident 1.5 miles south of Littlefield on Hwy 385.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:50:33 GMT
    From 7-Eleven:Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27), consumers can purchase 49 cent medium Slurpee drinks including the all-new Slurpee Lite Sugar Free Sprite Flavor! Slurpee summer
    Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27), consumers can purchase 49 cent medium Slurpee drinks including the all-new Slurpee Lite Sugar Free Sprite Flavor!

  • Friday, May 24 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:30:49 GMT
    From Texas Tech University:Officials at Texas Tech University's Honors College announced the names of 32 students receiving Terry Scholarships, making the university the fastest-growing school in the foundation's
    Officials at Texas Tech University's Honors College announced the names of 32 students receiving Terry Scholarships, making the university the fastest-growing school in the foundation's 25-year history.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:20:03 GMT
    From University Medical Center:The Lubbock County Hospital District has paid the bonds issued for the UMC East Tower, paying them in just three years and saving more than $12 million in interest. UMC made
    The Lubbock County Hospital District has paid the bonds issued for the UMC East Tower, paying them in just three years and saving more than $12 million in interest.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:02:45 GMT
    From Frenship ISD:Frenship Independent School District invites you to join us tonight during the district's annual graduation ceremonies as we recognize the 416 graduates in the Frenship High School Class
    Graduation begins tonight at 7 p.m. at Texas Tech University's United Spirit Arena.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:52:47 GMT
    From City of Lubbock:The construction of new water lines will limit southbound traffic on Quaker Avenue just north of 19th Street to one lane.  Work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 27 and last until
    The construction of new water lines will limit southbound traffic on Quaker Avenue just north of 19th Street to one lane.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:58 GMT
    From Texas Tech University System:On May 18, Gov. Rick Perry signed S.B. 120 into law, formally establishing the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at El Paso as the fourth institution
    TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., was named interim president of the new university following actions taken during executive session of the May Board of Regents meeting.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:11:36 GMT
    From City of Lubbock:City of Lubbock offices, including Lubbock Public libraries, will be closed May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day. Residential Trash Collection Additionally, there will be no
    City of Lubbock offices, including Lubbock Public libraries, will be closed May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:30:39 GMT
    BREAKING: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Floyd and Motley Counties.Stay with us for the latest in weather developments.KCBD NewsChannel 11 provides a number of FREE resources
    We're expecting more heavy thunderstorms Friday night with isolated thunderstorms expected through the weekend and most of next week.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:01:17 GMT
    They're deadly, destructive, and can come in a moment's notice but if an F5 tornado ever comes close to Ralls, they'll be prepared.In 1935, two people were killed when a tornado hit the town. After nearly
    On Thursday people in Ralls took full advantage of the town's tornado shelter as severe weather began blowing in.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:54:04 GMT
    Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, the South Plains was on high alert for a tornado.  "The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a tornado warning for eastern Floyd County and western Lockney
    So where can you go in Lubbock and surrounding areas to be safe? What are the proper precautions to take in case of an outbreak of hail, heavy rains or a tornado? Are there public shelters you could go to if severe weather strikes?

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:54:22 GMT
    From City of Lubbock:Please be aware that the deadline to file the petition to recall Councilman Victor Hernandez from his City Council, District 1 position, is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in the
    Please be aware that the deadline to file the petition to recall Councilman Victor Hernandez from his City Council, District 1 position, is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in the Office of the City Secretary.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:37:02 GMT
    From South Plains Food Bank:The South Plains Food Bank will be joined by local partners and community members for its annual Summer Of Sharing event. This is the 4th Annual Summer Of Sharing, which has
    The South Plains Food Bank will be joined by local partners and community members for its annual Summer Of Sharing event.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:31:17 GMT
    From The Texas Boys Ranch:The Texas Boys Ranch Board of Directors is proud to announce the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of the Stettheimer Family Administration and Social Services Center as the first
    The campaign is a $2,220,000 effort to improve and expand Texas Boys Ranch, which includes the social service wing, the horse barn, and the education & recreation center.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:41:25 GMT
    Students at Frenship's Willow Bend Elementary will graduate Thursday.Kindergartners and fifth graders are graduating from the school's "No Excuses University" Program, which promotes college readiness
    Kindergartners and fifth graders are graduating from the school's "No Excuses University" Program, which promotes college readiness to students from the time they start school.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:50:10 GMT
    The driver of a parade float struck last year by a train, killing four military veterans and injuring others, has told federal investigators that the oncoming train appeared stationary to him.
    The driver of a parade float struck by a train in a Texas crash that killed four military veterans told federal investigators that the oncoming train appeared to be stationary.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:05:13 GMT
    Brigadier General Gary G. Harber has plenty of war stories. "I'd get a collect call like 2 o'clock in the morning and they'd say, ‘Sir! We just got this requirement and they told us to do it like this,
    This prominent soldier, who served during the Berlin Crisis, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and as a general during Desert Storm will tell you he is not a hero. But he says he remembers many.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:57:54 GMT
    The shock is just beginning to wear off for many Moore, Oklahoma residents who are left with nothing but the shirts on their backs. But Wednesday, a group of Texas Tech athletes did their part to help
    Wednesday, a group of Texas Tech athletes did their part to help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado. The Red Raider baseball team is in Oklahoma this week for the Big 12 tournament and they were determined to figure out a way to help.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:46:16 GMT
    Former Texas Tech Football Coach Mike Leach was back in court Wednesday for a hearing on a lawsuit involving ESPN, Spaeth Communications, and Craig James. Spaeth Communications is a Dallas public relations
    Former Texas Tech Football Coach Mike Leach was back in court Wednesday for a hearing on a lawsuit involving ESPN, Spaeth Communications, and Craig James.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:33:19 GMT
    Thursday may become an active weather day for portions of the viewing area, with a risk of severe thunderstorms mainly north and east of Lubbock. The National Weather Service believes that storms will
    Thursday may become an active weather day for portions of the viewing area, with a risk of severe thunderstorms mainly north and east of Lubbock.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:18:29 GMT
    Two days after the deadly Oklahoma tornado, curiosity about tornado shelters in homes is on the rise. "I'll probably get a lot of calls for the next few weeks," said Art Cuevas of Art Cuevas Construction,
    With recent tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma, an increasing number of Lubbock residents are thinking about buying storm shelters.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:48:05 GMT
    Provided by Texas Department of Public Safety AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe.
    The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. During the increased patrols Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other traffic violators statewide.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:51:58 GMT
    Many locations across Central, South and East Texas have reported thick smoke and haze in the air. We have been behind the dry line and have escaped this for the past several days. With a strong southeast
    Many locations across Central, South and East Texas have reported thick smoke and haze in the air. We have been behind the dry line and have escaped this for the past several days.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:10:52 GMT
    Police are questioning in the suspect in a shooting in northwest Lubbock. Investigators say a man was shot in the stomach, around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, at Harvard Street and Chicago Avenue. The victim
    18-year-old Benjamin Henry has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after police say he shot 20-year-old Lakarl Washington late Tuesday evening.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:40:10 GMT
    From Texas Tech School of Law:Texas Tech University School of Law professor Jennifer S. Bard will join a prestigious new residency program launched by the Network for Public Health Law and the Robert Wood
    Texas Tech University School of Law professor Jennifer S. Bard will join a prestigious new residency program launched by the Network for Public Health Law and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:21:42 GMT
    Police are also investing a shooting in south Lubbock. Investigators say a 25 year-old man was shot in the stomach around 3:15 Wednesday morning in the 6500 block of Temple Avenue. The suspect in the
    Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in south Lubbock early Wednesday morning.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:45:22 GMT
    From Lubbock Police Department:In recognition of National Missing Children's Day, the Lubbock Police Department will host a community event Saturday, May 25th at the South Plains Mall. The event will be
    In recognition of National Missing Children's Day, the Lubbock Police Department will host a community event Saturday, May 25th at the South Plains Mall.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:37:42 GMT
    (RNN) – Of the 24 killed in the EF-5 tornado that decimated Moore, OK, 10 are children - two of which are infants according to a release by the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office. All the children
    Ten children, which includes two infants, were killed by the EF-5 tornado in Moore, OK, according to the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:00:52 GMT
    From City of Lubbock:Broadway Avenue between Avenues Q and R will experience lane closures in the upcoming weeks during a sewer main replacement. Traffic detours will be established to route vehicles around
    Broadway Avenue between Avenues Q and R will experience lane closures in the upcoming weeks during a sewer main replacement.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:03:07 GMT
    While many people in Lubbock want to donate household items and send truck loads of donations to Moore, Oklahoma, Red Cross is saying that could hinder the relief efforts more than help."In cases such
    While many people in Lubbock want to donate household items and send truck loads of donations to Moore, Oklahoma, Red Cross is saying that could hinder the relief efforts more than help.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:00:17 GMT
    Oklahoma is arguably the most prepared state in the country when it comes to tornados. And their experience tells them tornado sirens are important. So when is Lubbock going to wake up? Here's some feedback
    So to the members of the Lubbock City council that said on the record they are undecided or against tornado sirens, what else do you need to hear?

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:41:05 GMT
    There are several similarities between the Moore, Oklahoma tornado and Lubbock's devastating tornado of 1970. An EF-5 tornado ripped through the Hub City on May 11th, 1970, killing 26 people. More than
    An EF-5 tornado ripped through the Hub City on May 11th, 1970, killing 26 people. More than 250 people were seriously injured and more than 1,000 homes were completely destroyed. A Lubbock physician, Dr. Monzer Attar, remembers being in the twister's path that night.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:31:47 GMT
    Police are responding to a single-vehicle rollover that occurred at the 4000 block of east Loop 289 just before 3 p.m.One person has been transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The Lubbock
    A woman died Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover that occurred at the 4000 block of East Loop 289 just before 3 p.m.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:17:32 GMT
    Crews wasted no time packing up and heading to Oklahoma to assist with recovery efforts. Tuesday morning, Xcel Energy sent a team of nearly 50 line and service personnel to Moore, OK to help restore power
    Tuesday morning, Xcel Energy sent a team of nearly 50 line and service personnel to Moore, OK to help restore power there.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:14:25 GMT
    Residents who suffered tornado damage in both Granbury and in Moore, Oklahoma were given advanced warning of the storms through the use of tornado sirens in their cities. But here in Lubbock, it is still
    Residents in both Granbury and in Moore, Oklahoma received advance warning of the storms from the tornado sirens in their cities, but here in Lubbock, it is still unclear whether or not we will get sirens in place.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:05 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:05:56 GMT
    Experts say it's not a matter of if a deadly tornado will hit the Hub City again, but when. KCBD set out to fact check everything we've been told to in an emergency and what we found, may surprise you.
    Experts say it's not a matter of if a deadly tornado will hit the Hub City again, but when. KCBD set out to fact check common advice about what to do in an emergency and found that some of what we've been told just isn't true.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:54:16 GMT
    Lubbock knows first hand the damage a major tornado can do to a city. It was 43 years ago on May 11 when a major tornado swept through downtown but after last night's destruction is Granbury are we prepared
    Lubbock knows first hand the damage a major tornado can do to a city. It was 43 years ago on May 11 when an F5 tornado swept through downtown. But after seeing last night's destruction in Granbury, citizens are asking, are we prepared to handle another one?