UMC says it will not open its drive-thru screening line on Saturday because they can't get proper tests in windy conditions, a recommendation from Lubbock’s Emergency Operations Center.
The City of Lubbock is tracking 31 cases investigated by the health department. Eight new cases were reported on Friday, six from the Whisperwood nursing home facility, one travel-related, and one from an exposure to a known case. The mayor is NOT issuing a shelter in place order at this time.
The Lubbock Independent School District, in collaboration with the two largest health systems in our region, will begin providing childcare next week for healthcare workers due to the COVID-19 medical emergency.
The City of Lubbock has confirmed six additional cases of COVID-19 associated with Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located at 5502 4th Street. The health department is also investigating three suspected cases and is waiting for test results.
The Community Foundation of West Texas and Lubbock Area United Way and City of Lubbock officials held a joint news conference to announce a new partnership in the response to the COVID-19 crisis on the South Plains.
The South Plains Food Bank (SPFB) said they’ve seen a “dramatic increase” in the number of families they’re serving, but they’re hoping that the city’s new COVID-19 Response Fund can help.
Lubbock National Bank will provide stimulus loans to local businesses as part of the small-business section of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security.
How long does the coronavirus live on your clothes and your skin? Karin asked Dr. Michelle Tarbox, a Dermatologist at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
Lubbock Police are partnering with some community organizations to encourage kindness and de-escalate stressful situations as we all work to deal with this new reality.
Thursday morning, The United Family delivered more than 100 bouquets of flowers to the three main hospitals here in Lubbock: University Medical Center, Covenant, and Grace Medical Center. “We are bringing flowers to UMCs nurses.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be issuing a new executive order on Thursday, requiring people from the New York tri-state area and the city of New Orleans into a mandatory quarantine for 14 days or until the end of their visit in the state.
A local business is changing the game when it comes to curbside service in the Hub-City. This as restaurants across Lubbock, as well as local artists, adjust around working to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Wednesday, The Salvation Army started making and delivering 'Hope Totes" for Lubbock residents. Inside of the ‘Hope Tote’ are things like paper towels, toilet paper, Clorox wipes, cleaning supplies, blankets and more.
Mayor John Baker issued this statement Wednesday, asking those 65+ to put a red paper in your windows if you need any sort of assistance, and he’s asking members of the community to watch for these red papers and then call the city at 806-561-4211.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says don’t believe it if you read on social media that the 2020-21 hunting and fishing season has been canceled. Stay up-to-date on information by following the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/
In a statement released to a Levelland radio station, the county judge for Hockley County said there is a possibility a March basketball tournament could have contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in the region.
Hundreds of people have lined up for drive-through screening at UMC, but many have been turned away after testing positive for the flu instead. Dr. Jacob Nichols, an infectious disease specialist at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, helps us understand the difference.
With a police escort, teachers from Lubbock-Cooper East Elementary packed into cars and paraded through several neighborhoods of their kids Tuesday afternoon to send a message to their students as close to face-to-face as they could get.
Local restaurants are working diligently to figure out ways to adapt to this new normal and find innovative ways to continue preparing and providing food to their customers, all while adhering to the social distancing guidelines issued by the CDC.
So what happens when you get tested for coronavirus?It’s not a blood test.It’s much more similar to getting tested for the flu except that it may come in 3 parts.
There were about 100 Texas Tech students studying worldwide when the coronavirus became a concern. The Chancellor, Dr. Tedd Mitchell, says most were in Seville, Spain. Check out more on these students from Dr. Mitchell's interview with Karin McCay.
After being tested and quarantining, Virus-free Red Raider Toddrick Gotcher is back in Lubbock after having a big season with Besiktas in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Hockley County, bringing the total to 5 in the county and 20 on the South Plains, as of Tuesday evening.
The Plainview / Hale County Health Department has confirmed its first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hale County, but not within the city limits of Plainview.
City Bank has presented a check that will provide relief to the South Plains Food Bank immediately with $30,000 toward the COVID-19 Pandemic and a total of $150,000 over 5 years.
Dr. Steven Berk, Dean of the Texas Tech School of Medicine says the students were notified individually this year, then they celebrated through zoom or on Facebook.
FBI: Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk.
CBS7: A Midland man who contracted coronavirus COVID-19 has died, health officials say. This is the first coronavirus-related death that has been reported in the Permian Basin.
As Personal Protective Equipment donations are on the increase, those who don’t have a box of gloves or medical masks on hand now have some alternatives.
Republicans and Democrats in the Federal Legislature continue trying to hammer out a bill to ease the economic hit to Americans by the measures that governments are taking to slow the spread of coronavirus. We spoke to congressman Jodey Arrington via skype today.
Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope has announced the disaster declaration will close all Lubbock non-essential businesses to coincide with the current mandates for social distancing.
7,200. That’s how many Lubbock ISD says they prepared today to hand out to anyone under the age of 18. This bag includes breakfast and lunch where you take it from the school to your home.
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas based on the continued impact of COVID-19.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico will be making an announcement regarding a statewide stay-at-home instruction, Monday afternoon. The livestream of the event is expected to begin at 4 p.m. Central time.
Beginning Monday, 23, City Hall will be closed to the public. Below is information for departments that citizens interact with daily and how they can continue conducting their business with the City.
The South Plains Homeless Consortium has announced they have committed up to $10,000 to fight the spread of COVID-19 among those experiencing homelessness in Lubbock.
Texas Tech Athletics announced Monday that its 2020 spring football game will not occur on April 10 as originally scheduled out of concern for the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Lubbock community
Gaines County is one of the newest counties in the South Plains to report a case of COVID-19. As of Monday morning the case count was at 15 in the South Plains.
exas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a stern warning to retail suppliers, including those who supply grocery stores and pharmacies, that state law strictly prohibits price gouging in the wake of a declared disaster.
The Village of Ruidoso and the local tourism department is asking visitors and second homeowners to plan their visit to Ruidoso at a later date due to COVID-19.
Lubbock and Levelland neighborhoods, and probably more we do not know of, are setting up ‘bear hunts’ to keep their littles entertained during their extended spring break.
Starting Monday, March 23, 2020, the Lubbock Municipal Court will be closed to the public. Citizens are encouraged to complete their Municipal Court business online. Details here
The following are grocery store hours of operation in and around Lubbock. Have a grocery store that needs to be added to this list? Send us an email at 11listens@kcbd.com.
