Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:15:32 GMT
Disappointing to see Lubbock ISD Superintend ant Karen Garza is leaving her post after four years. But I can't say she didn't get a whole lot done in that short time. Since being hired in 2009, Garza cleaned
I would call on the Board of Trustees to hire a person that shares the same values and vision as Karen Garza: someone that cares about Lubbock and has the leadership to finish the job she started.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:59:52 GMT
More than one-third of stroke patients are not transported to the hospital by ambulance, despite the importance of prompt treatment. Researchers looked at data from over 200,000 stroke patients and found
More than one-third of stroke patients are not transported to the hospital by ambulance, despite the importance of prompt treatment.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:59:16 GMT
Ever wonder if it really helps when schools require an assembly for kids to sit through a smoking prevention program? The answer is yes, it makes a big difference. A report is in the journal of the ‘American
Ever wonder if it really helps when schools require an assembly for kids to sit through a smoking prevention program? The answer is yes, it makes a big difference.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:58:52 GMT
New research suggests two doses of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect girls against cervical cancer. Young women typically get three doses of the vaccine, but the cost of this regimen has made
New research suggests two doses of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect girls against cervical cancer.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:57:58 GMT
Health wise, over the years, we have shared many warnings about energy drinks, with a special concern for young people getting too much caffeine. Now, for the first time, the FDA is investigating a growing
For the first time, the FDA is investigating a growing trend of other products that boast an extra boost of caffeine.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:29:27 GMT
Someone is sexually assaulted in this country every 90 seconds according to the department of justice, before the age of 18. It happens to 1 in 4 girls and to 1 in 6 boys. April was sexual assault awareness
A few years ago, congress passed a law allowing the victim in a sexual assault case to decide if they want to report it.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:44:51 GMT
In just two hours strong winds swept through Lubbock on Tuesday wreaking havoc across town. Shards of glass littered parking lots blown out of vehicles while trees leaned on homes and roofs causing damage.
In just two hours, strong winds swept through Lubbock on Tuesday, wreaking havoc across town. Shards of glass blown out of vehicles littered parking lots while trees leaned on homes and roofs causing damage.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:25:27 GMT
A Lubbock family is mourning the loss of the man killed in Monday night's 6-vehicle crash at 19th & Quaker. Police say 17-year old Jessica Traylor ran the red light there, and hit 47-year-old Liandro
A Lubbock family is mourning the loss of the man killed in Monday night's 6-vehicle crash at 19th & Quaker.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:29:45 GMT
High winds caused some serious damage in Lubbock Tuesday evening, including right here at KCBD. Lightning struck our tower during the 6 p.m. newscast, knocking us off the air and causing a grass fire
High winds caused some serious damage in Lubbock Tuesday evening, including right here at KCBD.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:24:22 GMT
The family of Israel Vasquez is in mourning today, remembering the man they love and speaking out about the circumstances that they say led to his death. Israel's family told us it was supposed to be
The family of Israel Vasquez is in mourning today, remembering the man they love and speaking out about the circumstances that they say led to his death.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:21:46 GMT
From the Center for Missing and Exploited Children:An Amber Alert has just been issued for 14-year-old Ruby Paloma Contreras of Haltom City, TX.Her description is as follows:Hair: BrownEyes: BrownEthnicity:
An Amber Alert has just been issued for 14-year-old Ruby Paloma Contreras of Haltom City, TX.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-04-30 19:57:37 GMT
Four area high school students received a generous college scholarship Tuesday. The Lubbock Area Foundation awarded the Don and Sybil Harrington Scholarship to Lubbock High students Mai Huynh Phuong Dao
The Lubbock Area Foundation awarded the Don and Sybil Harrington Scholarship to Lubbock High students Mai Huynh Phuong Dao and Kelly Kidder, James Matthews of Monterey High School and Gregory Hewett of Coronado High School.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-04-30 15:50:42 GMT
From Texas Tech Athletics:Joe Esposito is the newest edition to Texas Tech head basketball coach Tubby Smith's staff. "Joe brings experience as a head coach and knowledge of what we have done in the past
Joe Esposito is the newest edition to Texas Tech head basketball coach Tubby Smith's staff.