Thursday, August 19 2010 12:08 AM EDT2010-08-19 05:08:27 GMT
We told you about the 3 year old Lubbock boy who drowned in a Randall County pool. That kind of tragic accident is all too common, and it's prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to change its view on when children should begin swimming lessons.
Wednesday, August 18 2010 11:50 AM EDT2010-08-18 16:50:18 GMT
In just one week, many students across the South Plains will head back to the classrooms for the start of another school year, but this year a new law will be enforced. KCBD NewsChannel 11's Katie Bauer explains.
Hockley County authorities need you help to find a group of thieves caught on surveillance. Cameras captured the theft back on August 3rd around 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 7:57 PM EDT2010-08-17 23:57:53 GMT
The Summer of Sharing (SOS) food drive kicks off Monday for the South Plains Food Bank. The food drive was scheduled after the Food Bank was down to a two-week supply of food, which is a critical shortage.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 3:52 PM EDT2010-08-17 20:52:32 GMT
There has been a development in the murder of Stanley Rodriguez. Lubbock Police found him shot dead inside a car parked near MLK and East Canyon Lake Drive on August 4th. Now, one of the men charged in his death says he saw the killing.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began a project to make safety improvements to FM 1264 Monday. The $118,261 project will add flashing beacons to two FM 1264 intersections in northern Lubbock County.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 3:50 PM EDT2010-08-17 20:50:07 GMT
The cause has not been released, but a Lubbock County family now has a fund to help them get back on their feet after flames ripped through their mobile home in East Lubbock County.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 3:49 PM EDT2010-08-17 20:49:54 GMT
He demanded a 2.3 grade point average, and neckties on game days. Now famed basketball coach Ken Carter aims to inspire others here on the South Plains.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 3:48 PM EDT2010-08-17 20:48:18 GMT
When 16-year-old Kirstin Rausch of Southlake, Texas got in trouble for throwing a late-night party, her parents came up with a creative punishment: 30 hours of free babysitting, complete with an advertisement in the local newspaper.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 3:47 PM EDT2010-08-17 20:47:28 GMT
United Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood. Local hospitals use has been greater than the number of donations. All blood types are needed.
Tuesday, August 17 2010 3:47 PM EDT2010-08-17 20:47:04 GMT
Family and friends gathered Sunday for a benefit concert for murder victim, Danny Brazeal. Brazeal died last week after being stabbed outside the Lubbock Civic Center.
Monday, August 16 2010 1:37 PM EDT2010-08-16 18:37:14 GMT
This afternoon partly sunny with isolated thunderstorms bringing a slight chance of rain to your neighborhood. Strong winds and heavy rain will accompany some of the storms. The chance of rain will increase to 30% this evening.