Friday, August 20 2010 8:18 PM EDT2010-08-21 01:18:21 GMT
Taking man's best friend for a ride can pose a doggie distraction for drivers. Police say you can equate it to texting and driving, and pet owners transporting their critters need to know the risk.
Friday, August 20 2010 8:03 PM EDT2010-08-21 01:03:54 GMT
The Lubbock Police Department is no longer looking for a woman that goes by the name of Sophie as a person of interest in the murder of Stanley Rodriguez.
Friday, August 20 2010 7:59 PM EDT2010-08-21 00:59:53 GMT
After nearly 40 years, owners of a Lubbock movie theater prepare for their final showing. Showplace 6 was the first multi-screen theater in Lubbock, opening in the 1970's, but their lease has come up and it will not be renewed. KCBD NewsChannel 11's Katie Bauer has more.
Friday, August 20 2010 7:58 PM EDT2010-08-21 00:58:08 GMT
An oil field explosion about 20 miles south of Lamesa critically injures two workers. The blast happened near Ackerly, which is about 83 miles south of Lubbock.
For the first time in 12 weeks a Lubbock restaurant ends up at the bottom of the Food for Thought list, and it happens to be a popular bar and grill. But it's not all bad news this week. As KCBD NewsChannel 11's Christy Moreland tells us eight restaurants have a reason to celebrate.
Friday, August 20 2010 3:53 PM EDT2010-08-20 20:53:45 GMT
The South Plains Food Bank will distribute basic school supplies beginning Friday August 20th at 9 a.m. Staff and volunteers will hand out much needed basic supplies donated through the 20th Annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive campaign.
Friday, August 20 2010 3:52 PM EDT2010-08-20 19:52:07 GMT
A Lubbock halfway house worker is indicted Wednesday by a local federal grand jury for Sexual Abuse Of A Ward, Abusive Sexual Contact, and False Statement.
Friday, August 20 2010 3:50 PM EDT2010-08-20 20:50:54 GMT
A massive recall on eggs has one distributor making sure the restaurants they supply to are safe, and some of the locations are here on the South Plains.
Friday, August 20 2010 3:48 PM EDT2010-08-20 20:48:36 GMT
The third and final suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Marqus Lewis is now in custody. The warrant division with the Houston Police Department arrested 15-year-old Jakey Ayers around noon on Thursday outside a restaurant.
Friday, August 20 2010 3:46 PM EDT2010-08-20 20:46:39 GMT
Texas Teacher of the Year is the highest honor the state of Texas can bestow upon a teacher, and Lubbock High School English teacher Melissa Wafer-Cross is a heartbeat away. Lubbock ISD was notified earlier this week that Wafer-Cross is one of only 3 finalists for the prestigious honor of Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Thursday, August 19 2010 1:53 PM EDT2010-08-19 18:53:19 GMT
This afternoon mostly sunny, humid and hot. Tonight partly cloudy and muggy. Friday partly cloudy and hot, with a slight chance of thunderstorms late afternoon and evening.