Addison Barthold
Multimedia Journalist
Lubbock, Texas
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Addison Barthold is a Multimedia journalist with KCBD since July of 2021. She was born and raised right here in Lubbock, Texas, and has a passion for the people, issues, and stories of West Texas. Addison graduated from Texas Tech University in 2021 with a major in Journalism and minors in Legal Studies and Political Science. She has been a long-time viewer of KCBD, watching the channel since she was a young girl. Now, Addison hopes to contribute to the team by providing fresh, exciting, and truthful perspectives of West Texas lives.
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Tonight, six Lubbock families have grown and ten children have new homes. They call it the perfect way to celebrate National Adoption Day. Lubbock Impact hosted these families and their guests and supporters to celebrate the momentous occasion.
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With Thanksgiving only a week away, many shoppers are worried about the rising price of holiday staples, including turkey.
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An all-female physician panel will answer questions about women and COVID, and other related issues, to address myths and misinformation surrounding the disease.
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If you’ve been considering making a change and going “green” when it comes to your trash, advocates say it’s the perfect time to start. Monday, November 15 was National Recycling Day.
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November is National Adoption Month and Buckner Lubbock is raising awareness of the large adoption need in Texas. Buckner hopes to do that by sharing stories like the Silvas family who adopted three teenage boys earlier this week.
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Texas Tech student Christian Ramirez attended the Travis Scott, “Astroworld” festival last week where eight people tragically lost their lives and hundreds were injured. He says he felt trapped in the chaos of the crowd.
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John Frullo reflects on his legacy after 12 years representing District 84 in the Texas House.
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The “Veterans Cash” scratch ticket is the Texas Lottery Commission’s 55th veteran scratch ticket released since a law passed in 2009 requiring the Texas Lottery Commission to produce scratch tickets exclusively benefitting Texas veterans.
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The campaign is part of a statewide push to teach parents and kids about the hidden dangers on the internet.
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This year, Americans are expected to spend record amounts on Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales estimates are at $10 billion nationally, $2 billion more than past years.
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LCU police are pleased with the performance of their alert system, after campus was locked down during a foot chase on Thursday.
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TxDOT’s traveling impaired driving exhibit was on Texas Tech’s campus, showing students the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. This is part of their “Drive Sober, No Regrets” campaign, encouraging students and football fans to celebrate responsibly.
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Nathanial Tavarez will be speaking at the “Stop, Lock and Store” gun safety presentation at Lubbock’s Safety City, and encouraging the public to learn proper gun safety.
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This was the first sting operation since Texas increased charges for solicitation of a prostitute, making it a felony. Police staff say through these changes, as well as a recent partnership with Voice of Hope, they are identifying true victims of sex trafficking.
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Tomorrow’s symposium will feature keynote speakers and presenters who have played a vital role in addresing substance use in our community. This includes staff from the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities at Texas Tech University.
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Work is now underway on a new $21.6 Million bridge project at the US 87/FM 41 intersection. This project is intended to curb intersecting traffic, which has caused many accidents and fatalities over the years.
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Lubbock leaders are encouraging veterans to get involved in local groups as they try to fight a recent increase in the number of military suicides.
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Thursday, student athletes at Coronado High School gave carnations and mums to students with special needs, a way of inviting them to Friday night’s homecoming football game.
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Jared and Kristi Owens were excited for their trip to Las Vegas last weekend. It was business as usual at the Lubbock airport, until check-in. At the Southwest Airlines counter, the last thing they expected to see was their dog.
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This week, more than 1,000 local fourth graders are learning about electrical safety. It is part of South Plains Electric Co-op’s annual safety demos.
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Kardi is one of the winners of the Walkin' Pets 2022 calendar for handicapped animals. At just four years old, Kardi lost the ability to move her legs due to IVDD, a degenerative disease which affected her spine. However, this handicap has not slowed down Kardi, who served as a therapy dog in the West Texas community up until this past year.
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Six year old Mila Garza has been growing out her hair since she was born. Today, on the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mila decided to cut it all off and donate her hair to Children With Hair Loss.
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As part of the new redesign of the STAAR test, the test will be administered fully online starting next school year. This comes as a result of House Bill 3906 being passed in 2019.
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Lubbock ISD is reporting a substitute teacher shortage. Despite this having been an issue for the past five years, Lubbock ISD Superintendent Kathy Rollo says they are hoping to finally address it.
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With the addition of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech system, new vet and dental schools, and even research expansion, the theme for the university at this year's State of the University Address seems to be growth.
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Local dental businesses are joining together with Hill and Ioppolo Oral and Dental Implant Surgery to provide a veteran with a new smile. This is the fifth year of the Smiles for Soldiers program, which provides one local veteran with a full arch restoration procedure for free.
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Lubbock businesses are getting ready for Saturday’s big game as Texas Tech takes on Texas, doing their best to work around recent staffing shortages.
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This house will be one of 70 homes planned to be built in the Talkington addition Habitat for Humanity neighborhood in East Lubbock, and has given Lubbock ISD students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on training.
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After seeing lumber prices reach record highs during the pandemic, local industry professionals say they are seeing costs finally drop. However, they worry the new issue might be material shortages.
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This Saturday, adoption is free at the Lubbock Animal Shelter, where they are celebrating their fourth annual national Clear the Shelter day.
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Joseph Urias was recently diagnosed with a rare disorder, CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. It’s a genetic disorder which causes mutations in the gene responsible for brain and neuron development, and has affected Joseph his entire life. Now, supporters are raising money to help the family adapt.
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The “better together” program will instruct employees on how to better support individuals exhibiting signs of mental health challenges.
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Today, Lubbock County granted nearly $1 million to Open Door, which provides transitional housing and support for homeless, and adult survivors of sex trafficking and their children. This is the first allocation of funds from the $116 million Lubbock received earlier this year from the federal government for COVID relief.
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Every year, the local VA determine a theme for the month of awareness. This year the theme is “reach out”. Staff dedicated to mental health assistance at the VA say just speaking with someone in their clinic could save a life.
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After enduring six months of dedicated training, seven recruits graduated from the Lubbock Police Academy today.Next week they are expected to enter field training and get a first-hand look at Lubbock crime, which has recently seen an increase.
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Lubbock ISD and Texas Tech University announced a new Agri-STEM complex for Lubbock ISD students. This is part of the $130 million bond Lubbock ISD received in 2018.
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Classes are starting a week later than normal, hoping to give students extra time to enroll.
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The City of Lubbock is asking for your help with downtown parking plans.
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City of Lubbock staff presented the final design for the proposed downtown civic park to council members. The plan is for that park to be located where the former LP&L building is now, off Broadway.
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On Monday the Lubbock County Commissioners Court adopted a proposed tax rate which is above the voter approval rate. Due to recent legislation, this means an automatic election on the tax increase.
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Lubbock law enforcement helped athletes flag down cars and raise money for the Special Olympics Texas.
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Due to the Pandemic, the South Plains Food Bank is experiencing an increase in families seeking help, and a decrease in volunteers.
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Lubbock ISD is celebrating after a successful first day of in person classes.
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On Friday, the Peace Officer’s Angels Foundation recognized sergeant Wilson’s service. This organization provides emotional and financial support to injured Texas law enforcement.
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Lubbock-area residents are showing concern after a post on social media of an I-27 overpass in north Lubbock County that appears to be damaged.
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This local non-profit organization offers the community a myriad of resources including meals, free medical and dental clinics, food and pantry vouchers, clothing, and ministry.
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Lubbock hospitals have already begun the process of following Abbott’s directions, hoping to receive help before we reach peak cases. Now, hospitals are just waiting for a reply.
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This year’s unique abundance of summer rain has caused on overgrowth of vegetation across town.
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As part of Lubbock Police Department’s improvements to their process for handling sex offender cases, they are issuing monthly lists of absconded registered sex offenders and asking the public to help find them.
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Benny Guerrero, Commander of the Lubbock Veterans of Foreign Wars, says the veteran cemetery is just one of the projects Lubbock veteran groups are advocating for, but that they also provide a wide range of services for veterans in the area.
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