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Lamb County producers switching from cotton, missed planting deadline because of constant rain

Some cotton producers on the South Plains are now looking at other commodities because that planting deadline has passed.

A cotton field in Lubbock county with standing water.

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Performance of 'Hello Dolly' at the moonlight musicals amphitheater

Moonlight Musicals kicking off 2023 season with ‘Hello Dolly’

Weather Forecast

A few storms Friday night, very warm again Saturday

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Texas Tech atmospheric scientist discusses air quality after Canadian wildfires

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Multi-law enforcement pursuit leads to arrest of man accused of assault of police officer

Updated: 16 hours ago

By KCBD Staff

34-year-old Jeffrey Enriquez Jr. is accused of ramming into a police unit then driving his vehicle towards another officer who then fired at him.

Community

The City of Lubbock is hosting an announcement celebration for the new Veterans Cemetery in...

City of Lubbock celebrating future Veterans Cemetery

Updated: 20 hours ago

By KCBD Staff

The City of Lubbock is hosting an announcement celebration for the new Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock on Friday.

Pets

Meet Varia! She is a three-year-old pitbull mix who’s been at the shelter for about eight months.

KCBD’s Pet of the Day: Meet Varia

Updated: 24 hours ago

By KCBD Staff

Meet Varia! She is a three-year-old pitbull mix who’s been at the shelter for about eight months.

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Friday morning top stories: Suspect shot during police chase

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 7:07 AM CDT

By Chelsea Collinsworth

Suspect shot during police chase across multiple counties, Lubbock police asking for public's help in 1982 missing person's case and former president Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges related to classified documents found in his home. Start your morning here.

Weather Forecast

Warm and Dry Weekend After Showers and T-storms

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Collin Mertz

We could see a warm and potentially wet evening, as showers and storms move through the area tonight.

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A Texas mom is advocating for additional mental health resources after her son was found...

KCBD Investigates: Texas mother buries teenage son, advocates for additional mental health resources in state facilities

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT

By Shaley Sanders

A mother is sharing the story of her teenage son's death in hopes state facilities add mental health resources.

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Lubbock middle schoolers are building and racing derby cars in this year's STEM challenge.

Lubbock middle schoolers build and race derby cars in STEM Challenge

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT

By Brittany Michaleson

School is out, but some Lubbock ISD middle schoolers are still learning. They’re teaming up with Texas Tech mentors to build and race self-propelled cars.

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FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks as he announces a third run for president, at...

Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT

By The Associated Press and ERIC TUCKER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump said he's due in court Tuesday afternoon in Miami.

Weather Forecast

Rain chances will be limited Thursday night but will increase slightly on Friday.

Limited rain chances with warmer temps ahead

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 8:12 PM CDT

By John Robison

Rain chances will be limited Thursday night but will increase slightly on Friday.

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City of Lubbock working to supress mosquito population

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT

By Natalie Faulkenberry

Keeping lawns mowed and free of standing water is the best way to keep mosquitos from buzzing around the home.

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Derek Delgado with Lubbock Fire and Derick Smith with LPD

Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Police Department have a pregame ‘showdown’ before their big soccer game this Saturday.

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT

By Sydney Lowther

This Saturday Lubbock fire and police will face head to head during a soccer game hosted by the Lubbock matadors and benefitting the special Olympics of west Texas.

Crime

Christopher Carter wanted for the murder of Lakaria Moore

Search warrant reveals details of Lakaria Moore murder

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:57 PM CDT

By Emma McSpadden

New details of the murder of 18-year-old Lakaria Moore have been revealed through a search warrant.

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Lubbock police are asking for the public's help in a 1982 missing persons case.

Lubbock police asking for public’s help in 1982 missing persons case

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT

By KCBD Staff

Investigators with the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help in a 1982 missing person’s case, following the identification of remains found in Hale County determined to be that of Debra Mackey.

Sports

Aberg has strong round in his PGA TOUR debut

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT

By KCBD Staff

Aberg shines in his PGA TOUR debut

Texas

US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque alliance seeks to protect safety, health of West Texas’ workers

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:40 PM CDT

By KCBD Staff

OSHA’s area offices in El Paso and Lubbock, Texas, and the Albuquerque Mexican Consulate entered into a two-year alliance to provide Spanish-speaking workers in West Texas with information, guidance and access to workers’ rights resources.

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The Amarillo Fire Department says around 245 people and 57 pets have been evacuated due to...

Officials: 245 people, 57 pets evacuated due to flooding in Amarillo

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT

By Vanessa Garcia and KyLeah Frazier

The Amarillo Fire Department says around 245 people and 57 pets have been evacuated due to flooding in the area of South Virginia Street.

Sports

Big 12 Conference to establish Big 12 Mexico

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT

By KCBD Staff

Big 12 Mexico’s first contest will be a men’s and women’s basketball matchup between Kansas and Houston, held in Mexico City.

Pets

Meet PJ! He is a one-year-old shepherd/pit mix who’s been at the shelter for about seven months.

KCBD’s Pet of the Day: Meet PJ

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:20 AM CDT

By KCBD Staff

Meet PJ! He is a one-year-old shepherd/pit mix who’s been at the shelter for about seven months.

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LP&L is warning customers about electric providers promoting plans before competition opens.

‘Not yet:’ City of Lubbock warning of premature electric provider sales pitches

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:14 PM CDT

By Brittany Michaleson

Lubbock Power and Light is warning customers to be wary of anyone trying to sign them up for an electric plan right now.

High School Sports

Nazareth, New Home fall in State Semifinals

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT

By Pete Christy

Retuning back to State, both Nazareth and New Home dropped State Semifinal Games at Round Rock on Wednesday.

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Texas Tech studying impact of fireworks on water supplies.

TTU studying fireworks impact on drinking water

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT

By Patricia Perry

Texas Tech researchers are studying how fireworks could impact human health through our drinking water.

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Kelly Smith, a licensed clinical social worker with Covenant Health Partners, participates in...

Covenant Health Partners evaluates mental health opportunities on South Plains Honor Flight

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT

By Kase Wilbanks

As the Texas South Plains Honor Flight evaluates the 2023 flight and prepares for next year, that may include more mental health resources thanks to a collaboration with Covenant Health Partners.

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By knowing the typical signs of a scammer, Lubbock citizens can be prepared for these calls.

LP&L warns against rise in scam calls

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT

By Emma McSpadden and KCBD Staff

By knowing the typical signs of a scammer, Lubbock citizens can be prepared for these calls.

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Lubbock Fire Rescue shares reminders for summer cookouts

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT

By Natalie Faulkenberry

“There has been a high influx of dumpster fires in the past,” Delgado stated. “In the event you are going to use charcoal, what we suggest is you keep it in that barbecue pit or some type of container that is noncombustible like a metal bucket.”

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