Sydney Lowther
Reporter
Lubbock, TX
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Sydney Lowther started at KCBD in January 2023 after a semester of interning for the station. Her passion for multimedia journalism begins with her love for people. She believes every person has a story. She was born in Waco, Texas but grew up in Murrieta, California. After high school, she moved back to Texas to attend Texas Tech University, where she graduated in May 2021. She is excited to start her career at KCBD NewsChannel 11.
She is a true Texas girl at heart and enjoys traveling, trying new foods and the beach. She got her bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in international relations. She loved Lubbock so much she decided to stay here for her Master's degree in international relations which she is still working towards. She could not imagine a better community to grow and a better team to learn from.
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"Cooking fires are the number one cause of reported house fires in the United States"
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The intersection at CR 7700 and CR 2330 lies just south of Lubbock-Cooper Middle School and South Elementary.
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“A time for the community to come out and learn more about us, what we do how we do it and that they’re a part of it and gives our kids a chance to mix in and feel some normalcy."
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To celebrate National Crime and Intelligence Appreciate Day, KCBD sat down with two internationally recognized crime analysts with the Lubbock Police Department.
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Local elections are just as important as presidential elections. Not only are people voting on state constitutional amendments, but also taxes and bonds specific to their county.
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LP&L Spokesperson Matt Rose stated the power to choose is coming, but the process has been halted pending one final federal approval.
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Habitat for Humanity ended its 12-day blitz build on Friday and held a ceremony to thank all of the volunteers and sponsors.
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The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church has baked this community loved pumpkin bread for 21 years now.
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Last week, Governor Greg Abbott announced continued efforts to battle the fentanyl crisis by supplying Narcan to all Texas law enforcement agencies for the second time.
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The Center of Excellence will report its finding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in hopes to influence policy surrounding undeserved communities and future climate changes.
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This year marks 30 years of CASA of the South Plains serving vulnerable children, and to continue serving those children, they’re asking for your help.
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"A grandmother was saying how she knew her grandson was autistic, but she knew something else was wrong"
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Volunteers from across the community are helping build three houses in 12 days.
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The Texas Department of Public safety is already planning for busy roads this weekend.
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First responders recommend taking precautions before you head out to the water this weekend. They say the best choice to stay safe is to stay sober.
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The stigma surrounding officials and pressure from the fans can deter some from getting on the field.
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In towns surrounding Lubbock county, it can take an hour or longer to get to the nearest hospital, meaning the most critical moments of care are spent on the road.
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A Lubbock man is free tonight after spending nearly three years in jail accused of murder.
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“A student that saw or was concerned about what the individual was carrying reported it to a campus administrator who contacted Lubbock ISD police immediately.”
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Businesses in Lubbock are seeing an increase in shoplifters stealing from their stores.
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“I’m devastated, honestly, about the building and losing the inventory,” Alarcon said. “But I have good memories; everybody left here happy.”
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Many international students who come to Texas Tech bring little more than a backpack and a suitcase.
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Freedom Act Lubbock has started a petition aimed at eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.
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A cyber-attack has shut down real estate listing services nationwide, including here in Lubbock.
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After years in the making, students will be walking through the doors of Alcove Trails Middle School for the very first time.
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A woman from Plainview moved to the city of Lahaina in 2017, not expecting she would lose everything only six years later.
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The Silent Wings Museum is honoring the World War II generation for Spirit of ‘45 Day on Saturday.
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Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build three houses in 12 days, but they're short on funds and volunteers.
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Charities that help Lubbock residents with their utility bills are facing higher demand now, and it's important to reach out for help before your utilities are shut off.
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“Both families have been struggling financially over the last year to several years. When we read their stories, we knew this was the time to help."
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Lubbock Dream Center offers free haircuts to anyone every Monday near 30th and Avenue J.
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In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, six of Covenant Health’s male senior leaders participated in a simulated breastfeeding challenge.
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Congressman Jodey Arringtons’ Better Deals, Lower Prices Act was passed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. Now, local pharmacies and customers may be experiencing its impact.
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Even though their funding comes mainly from sponsors and ticket sales, the team still finds ways to give back to their community.
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The Rodriguez family lost their two cats, toys, clothes and a lifetime of memories.
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According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $890 on back-to-school items this year.
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This legislation would ensure pharmacy benefit managers can no longer hide prescription drug prices from customers and businesses when deciding which option is best for them.
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“All that body heat gets trapped inside their gear,” Delgado said. “Not only are they having hot temperatures inside their gear, but outside their gear.”
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The Terracon foundation awarded Texas Tech University’s Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering $50,000 on Friday, to go towards their student scholarship fund.
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The American Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations this week.
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“A show like Hamilton coming to Lubbock, Texas is a testament to the people here in Lubbock that are purchasing tickets, supporting shows and our subscriber base that is growing.”
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Usually, people go into a hospital to get medically screened, but starting this fall UMC will be screening people before they even enter the building.
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“That white shirt cowboy hat, when it walks into a scene everyone kinda notices when we arrive on scene and that’s special to me and very special to be a part of,” Lt. Stevenson said.
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"If districts were arming school employees, I do have concerns with that and that could create a dangerous situation in some cases"
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"We develop our program better and better every year because of what we learn from them"
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The first tax cut includes every homeowner who homesteads their home, affecting about 5.7 million Texans.
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On Friday, the CDC announced to states across the nation that funding cuts are coming for childhood vaccine programs.
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A study conducted by in-home care provider Home Instead, reported older adults who feel lonely skip 224 meals per year.
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Doctors and health experts across the country are reporting a spike in numbers for a certain sexually transmitted disease, one that could be deadly.
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“She says, ‘dear son, if you get lost in the fog of war, you get wounded, injured, separated from your fellow soldiers, look to the east and the porch light will be on, it will lead you back to safety.'"
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