Camelia Juarez

There are two important factors: the type of test and when you get tested.

An unfortunate series of events led 25-year-old Kevin Realme to her door that night, now Theresa Parish wants to warn neighbors to be careful.

Thanksgiving dinners are looking very different this year, but the Salvation Army is still reaching out to provide a meal and some hope to those in need.

Due to COVID-19, Salvation Army is struggling to get volunteer bell ringers for their biggest fundraiser, which supports those in need year-round.

In the last seven days, at least 48 families are planning loved one’s funeral instead of planning their Thanksgiving dinner.

There are three vaccines awaiting emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. City manager Jarrett Atkinson said Lubbock is expecting the vaccines soon.

Beloved Doctor Juan Fitz, who died of COVID-19 complications, will be remembered with a new scholarship.

The drug will help people in high risk groups avoid hospitalization. Specifically, people who are over the age of 65 with comorbid conditions.

Lubbock city council unanimously voted to reject the sanctuary city for the unborn ordinance because they said it is “unconstitutional and unenforceable," but there is still a way to revive the ordinance by putting it on the ballot.

Pro-life advocates generated the petition after city council originally rejected the ordinance back in September because a law firm, hired by the city, determined the ordinance conflicts with state laws.

One neighbor said Markwell would become paranoid and often thought someone was trying to hurt her. As a result, neighbors said Markwell would often call the police and they saw police at Markwell’s door frequently.

Nearly 22 area foster children were adopted by their forever families at an adoption ceremony at Lubbock Impact on Friday, as the country honors National Adoption Awareness month.

Mental health services are now available for Lubbock veterans, as they cope with the mental and physical sacrifices made during their service.

“We have caregivers here who are literally crying everyday because we are losing people, who they can no longer keep alive. It is a tragedy on biblical proportions," said Covenant Chief Medical Officer Dr. Craig Rhyne.

"We have stripped probably… I don’t know, fifteen hundred, two thousand acres today… and something like that can’t be done without a bunch of guys. This is a community of good hearted people.”

Looking back on the day Dr. Fitz passed away, healthcare workers all stopped what they were doing to mourn for the doctor turned patient. CEO of Covenant Health Systems, Richard Parks, knew Dr. Fitz for the last ten years. During that time, Parks says he felt his selfless presence.

After years of consistent growth, the district is expected to outgrow several campuses and will begin the next steps to build several news schools and upgrade existing schools between 2023 to 2025.

Now that the petition is certified, city council has 30 days to hold a public forum and make a final decision on the ordinance. According to the city council agenda, a public forum on the ordinance will be held Nov. 17.

The freezing weather has interrupted the cotton harvest this year, leaving farmers to assess how much damage has been done to their crops.

Thousands of customers are without power after the recent freezing weather, but crews are working around the clock to restore service.

“I was just chilling having a normal day then I just hear a crash and like my TV shook,” Diaz said. “Stuff fell from the top of the bookshelf.”

Local shelters are prepared to help the homeless community survive the winter by providing warm beds, clothing and a place to stay the night.

Ken Lambrecht, President & CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas said Lubbock has a higher uninsured population rate than the state of Texas, which has the highest rate in the country. As a consequence, Lubbock also has higher rates of STI and unplanned pregnancies.

Texas Tech Assistant research professor Zeina Khan helped create the SQUIDER model back in June, which is recognized and used by the CDC. The SQUIDER model predicts future COVID-19 cases and death count on a state and national scale.

Lubbock ISD released a new COVID-19 dashboard to provide transparency to parents and members of the community.

Thomas expanded Lubbock Impact from a soup kitchen to a wrap around service, which offers dental care, medical care and a closet for the needy. While she was battling the virus, she spent her spare energy trying to help others.

Lubbock hospitals say they are full and are facing staff shortages as they deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients.

The Lubbock County Elections office has an ADA compliant ballot machine for every person living with a disability. For members of the deaf community, Lubbock is the first county in Texas to have an American Sign Language interpreter. They will be at the United at 82nd Street and Boston on Wednesday.

The abandoned K-Mart on University has been transformed into a new community center, providing wrap-around services to help Lubbock residents become the best they can be.

Frenship ISD is growing fast. The district says three campuses are expected to reach capacity unless Frenship ISD expands.