Hannah Holtz
Digital Content Producer
Lubbock, Texas
Hannah Holtz has been with the Digital Team at KCBD since September 2021. She graduated with a degree in journalism from Texas Tech University.
Fun fact: Hannah started her college career studying musical theater! While her path to journalism may not have been the most traditional, she has always found her passion and purpose in telling stories that matter to people.
Shannon averaged 10.4 points per game in the 2021-22 season and was one of just five Red Raiders who made the decision to stay at Tech after former head coach Chris Beard left to coach at Texas.
O'Rourke spoke in Lubbock about his policy priorities and his vision for Texas in his campaign to become the state's next governor.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders checked in at No. 14 in the final AP Top 25 poll of the season.
Texas Tech will go into their final home game of the season ranked No. 12.
Paxton claims the Chinese-owned social media platform "may be complicit in child exploitation, sex trafficking... and other unimaginable horrors."
IT experts said historically, international conflicts and other major events are frequently used in email scams and other cyber threats.
The Texas Tech men’s basketball team checked in at No. 11 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll, dropping two spots from last week’s ninth-place ranking.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is holding a news conference Monday to make an “important announcement.”
Owens, 42, pleaded guilty last month to the 2017 murder of Landon Terry.
Tip-off for the Texas Tech-UT game is Tuesday at 8 p.m.
An associate professor of biology at West Texas A&M University has been indicted for wildlife trafficking and violating the Endangered Species Act.
Freddy Garcia pulled a man from a burning building at the Acacia Mobile Home Park in North Lubbock on Jan. 9.
The school districts have reported "significant numbers" of COVID-19 cases among students, teachers and staff.
“The Justice Department has no greater responsibility than protecting Americans from harm,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Schools must be safe places to learn, and today’s investment of more than $125 million under the STOP School Violence Act will help ensure that they are.”
The Salvation Army will put the generous donation toward its social services programs in Hale County, including assistance for food, rent, utilities, clothing, furniture and transportation.
The federal vaccine mandate, which would require businesses with more than 100 employees to require employee vaccinations or weekly COVID-19 testing, is currently on hold after the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a stay last month.
“Here, Defendant offers nothing but speculation and conclusory supposition to facts that are common in jury trials... No jurors have come forward alleging misconduct by other jurors or outside persons,” U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk writes in his denial.
Arrington and nine other House members signed the letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, asking him to postpone any new regulations until the Department of Energy releases its study on methane emissions from low-producing oil and gas wells.
John Scott previously served as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation under then-Attorney General Abbott.
In order to address redistricting concerns, City Council will have a citizen comment opportunity at its next session on Nov. 16.
The first annual Fall Festival will include a costume contest for pets, photo booth, craft sale, games and food trucks.
The drug trafficking ring used Instagram and employed minors to advertise and sell cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD and other drugs.
The anonymous donation will allow the chaplaincy to become the first endowed faculty position at the school.
All SNAP recipient households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments by Oct. 31.
Lieutenant David Hill will be honored along with 18 other fallen firefighters from Texas.
Starting Oct. 5, families experiencing financial hardship can apply for help providing Christmas gifts to children 14 years and younger.
Starting Oct. 1, dogs can receive the parvo vaccine and cats can receive the panleukopenia vaccine for free.
Peyton Peoples was taken into custody around 10 a.m. Saturday morning after robbing the Walmart at 1911 Marsha Sharp Freeway.
October's First Friday Art Trail will feature Celebración, an exhibit celebrating Día de los Muertos.
The new recycling center will replace the permanently closed, student housing run recycling center.
The Amarillo VA Health Care System will now allow visitors in certain circumstances.
Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force this week.
Barbara Barrett was found guilty of abusing her adopted children and using them for slave labor in a puppy mill.
A stranded motorist was arrested following a foot pursuit after he was identified as a fugitive by the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office.
The Church said it hopes the donation will go a long way toward feeding those in need.
18-year-old Zachary Finch was arrested for multiple burglaries at an Allsup’s Convenience Store.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday he is suing six school districts for defying Governor Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.
Various businesses across Lubbock are hosting events Saturday in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
As the nation approaches the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the American tribute flag field at Kastman Park has been set up for the 19th time.
Covenant Health will close its inpatient behavioral health center and transition those services to StarCare Specialty Health System in November.
Lubbock residents may soon be able to eat, drink and game to their hearts’ content.
The City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on its Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan.
