Natalie Faulkenberry
Multimedia Journalist
Lubbock, Texas
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Natalie Faulkenberry joined the KCBD family in June of 2022. She is a multimedia journalist who loves people, sharing stories, and is passionate about writing.
Natalie grew up only two short hours away from Lubbock, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She is excited to launch her career in journalism in the Hub City.
Natalie’s passion for journalism started in high school, where she was the editor of the Hobbs High School yearbook. She then decided to attend Texas Tech to pursue her love for writing.
During her final semester, she began interning at KCBD and knew that was where she belonged.
Natalie graduated in May of 2022 with a degree in Digital Media and Professional Communications.
Being from New Mexico, Natalie is excited to see what lies ahead for her in friendly West Texas.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“We have not been fully staffed for several years now,” Mitchell said.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The Texas House of Representatives is considering Senate Bill 22, which would provide more funding for rural law enforcement agencies. This comes after the Texas Senate unanimously passed the bill on March 28th.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Mandy Lockaby, a BNSF conductor in Lubbock says, “It is not a man’s job because I do it every day, but it is a man’s world.”
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“Amber's commitment and dedication to the wellbeing of little ones that have mobility issues, that’s what this is all about.”
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center held a special event on Friday to help their students get some hands-on experience preparing for disasters.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“The white and Hispanic population has been tied at the hip since the forming of the state of Texas and that is really something that we should be proud of on the South Plains,” Mayor Payne said.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The Lubbock Police Department is hoping to fill a few more spots in its Explorer Post Program with aspiring law enforcement officers.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“We have a lot of memories at that house, we still celebrate our holidays there, like Christmas and maybe Easter, and we were like well if we have good memories then maybe other people want to come to make memories here and it is a great house,”
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“We were distributing to about 500 families a day now we are up to about 700 and that’s just been over the last 6 months.”
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Some City of Lubbock Libraries will be hosting events tomorrow in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The 4th on Broadway celebration has been bringing Lubbockites together for 33 years, but this year they're running short on floats, and volunteers to work the event.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The Slaton Bakery opened its doors in 1923, and has become a staple to not only West Texas but people around the globe. The sweet treats have an even sweeter history.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Slaton ISD is moving to a 4-day week. We asked this superintendent what this means for teachers and parents who need childcare.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:22 AM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“The windshield was crashed in, the dash was all pushed in, it was chaos. I looked to my left and saw my son pinned, like completely smooshed,” Hayden-Upshaw said.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
As the trial resumed on Friday, the jury heard testimony from the medical examiner in this case. She shared photos of the victim’s body, and some of the jurors turned away as the photos were shown.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Ramen Noodles are a common household meal that most kids love. However, the cooking process is sending children here in Lubbock to the hospital with severe burns.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
This decision comes after eight student-athletes transferred to the school, with one of those violating the league’s rules. The committee held a hearing Monday morning after some new evidence came to light last week.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Friday was a big day for one Frenship High School senior, David Winger. His family, and educators surprised him with the news he has been waiting nearly two years for.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Thousands were financially impacted by COVID-19, masked for a while by stimulus checks and mortgage assistance. Now, three years later the funds are slowly diminishing, leaving families in our own backyards without homes.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Now, three years later, all the family has left of Marion are her favorite stuffed animals, and the memories she left behind.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Malcolm Dixon is currently on trial for seriously injuring the toddler of his then-girlfriend in September 2020.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
‘In search of the Animalcule’ by Dr. Steven L. Berk can be found on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:42 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The allegations of recruiting athletes to play basketball at Lorenzo High Scholl came last fall, after 7 students from surrounding districts transferred to the school. This raised eyebrows within the district, leading the UIL investigation to determine if the students should be allowed to compete.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Wheeler says when cold temperatures hit, many homeless people are left out in the elements with nowhere to go struggling to stay dry and warm. That is where Open Door can help.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Members of the Lubbock ISD sports medicine staff spent Friday morning learning how to better care for student-athletes. Monty Gibson, the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Cleveland Browns shared his knowledge and experience.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Students got to visit local grocery stores, bakeries, and even our KCBD news station.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Some Red Raiders have launched a new app called BlueVerse, offering customers incentives to leave reviews of local businesses.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“The jury let us down 100 percent,”
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:32 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Olton ISD originally dismissed classes early on February 1st, due to a suspected gas leak. Now, two days later the district claims school is canceled as they investigate what they are calling a “harmful substance”.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
"A lot of the accidents have been weather-related. It could have been if folks just slowed down, it might have changed the outcome."
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Slick road conditions left Lubbock Meals on Wheels in a bind today, after volunteers called in concerned about deliveries. But, one social media post showed just how fast the Lubbock community can come together.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Texas state lawmakers have set aside $300 million that, if approved, would go to fund mental health programs in children’s hospitals across the state, including Covenant Children’s here in Lubbock.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
With smartphones and social media at our fingertips, it can be hard to determine whether the content you see is real or fake.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Suzanne Aker pioneered ballet in Lubbock, impacting every student that danced in her studio. The city has now honored her legacy by putting her name on a stretch of Avenue L.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
With a new semester kicking off at Texas Tech, the university aims to remind students of the safety resources available on and off campus.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The city of Lubbock livestock ordinance allows you to own six hens without a permit in city limits.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Kevin Baker, the beloved owner of the Skate Ranch of Lubbock, died earlier this week at the age of 88. Close family and friends say the impact he had on the Lubbock community will be everlasting.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Last year, there were 12 tornadoes observed in the Lubbock area. The city is hoping to see fewer this year but is prepared for the worst.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 8:32 AM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Vitalant says they have a blood supply shortage at all locations, causing a growing concern for local hospitals.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The Blue Sand Project comes from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in an effort to bring awareness to human trafficking, a problem that Hillary Cobb says is very real here in Lubbock.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The new 32-bed facility focuses on mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and other behavioral concerns in adults.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Eleven states in 27 hours, that’s how far one Lubbock family traveled to get home after their flight was canceled by Southwest Airlines.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Gabi and Jovann Rue said it all started Monday when the piles of tumbleweeds engulfed their home.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
In October, the Boulders at Lakeridge apartment complex had a large fire that displaced nearly 30 people. Lubbock Fire Rescue attributed that fire to a maintence error, now residents claim they are seeing more problems, this time with water.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 9:08 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
Now, nearly two weeks after the devastating loss, instead of grieving in peace, the family tells us they are battling thieves who are rummaging through the remains of what was once a home.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
If you’re planning on popping fireworks or having a New Year’s celebration this weekend, the Lubbock Animal Shelter has some tips on making sure your furry friends don’t end up at the shelter.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
The collapse of the Southwest Airlines flight schedule has affected thousands of travelers, including Red Raider fans who were trying to make it to the bowl game.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
More than 100 units of blood are used across the South Plains every single day, Vitalant is in need of all blood types.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
“All I know is that if God gives me a gift and my heart feels like to help somebody that’s what I am going to do because that is all we have is each other.”
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Natalie Faulkenberry
A lot of people experience stress and depression during the holidays, overwhelmed by their own high expectations.
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