Mail theft has become so common in Lubbock, United States Postal Inspectors recently removed some mail collection boxes around town because thieves kept breaking into them.
A Facebook post claiming unsanitary conditions at the McDonald’s on South Loop 289 near University Ave. went viral, and now the owner of the store has released a statement following an inspection by the City of Lubbock Environmental Health Department.
The Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association will be selling their popular Never Forget T-shirts to benefit First Responder families before the Red Raider basketball team plays the Kansas State Wildcats at the United Supermarkets Arena on Wednesday, February 19.
A Lubbock couple was arrested Thursday, charged with stealing over $213,000 worth of equipment from NTS Communications in Wolfforth, including a flatbed trailer.
The City of Lubbock, in collaboration with Kendig Keast Collaborative, will host two public events for citizens to voice ideas regarding the Unified Development Code (UDC).
Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls has announced it has received an invitation to join the Texas Tech University System. If the university accepts it will be the fifth member of Tech’s system.
Law enforcement in Gaines County are searching for a driver who ran away from police after crashing a vehicle into an electrical irrigation system in a field.
Meet Credence, KCBD’s Pet of the Day with Lubbock Animal Services. Credence is a 1-year-old black lab mix who came to the shelter as a stray in November.
A mix of weather on this Valentines' Day in the KCBD viewing area. Freezing fog, low visibility, a gray sky, a very chilly breeze. Milder weather returns this weekend. Winter weather, however, is not far off.
Thank you for joining Sharon Maines, Steve Divine, Michael Cantu and the Daybreak Today crew for the most important news of the day. Watch the KCBD NewsChannel 11 livestream to catch the latest information from Daybreak Today.
It has been a chilly day for the South Plains with Lubbock only reaching the low 40s due to the thick cloud cover in the afternoon. Some of the southeast areas of the plains have stayed in the 30’s due to the latest cold surge of air overnight.
It’s a short order in this week’s Food for Thought. Health inspectors checked out the cleanliness of nearly two dozen eateries, and two made our top performer list.
A press release from Heartland Financial announced the purchase Thursday, saying AimBank will merge into Heartland’s existing Lubbock-based subsidiary, FirstBank & Trust, which has $1.14 billion in assets.
Service members who cancel their car insurance to serve overseas may come back to find higher rate quotes after telling companies they didn't have coverage because of deployment.
Courtney Dobbins was sentenced to 27 years in prison and fined $10,000 on Thursday, after being found guilty of shooting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute back on Feb. 13, 2019.
Just 100 students have applied and been accepted to commander William C. McCool Academy, Lubbock ISD’s new steam magnet school. That means there is still space for 300 students to attend the academy this fall.
The Lubbock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating several subjects involved in an aggravated robbery that occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at Stripes Convenience Store, 403 Avenue Q.
Voters are encouraged to do their homework ahead of entering the voting booth for the March Primary Election. With more candidates and more races than usual, there will be more to review when casting your ballot.
Texas Tech Athletics mourns the loss of All-American defensive lineman and Hall of Fame member Ecomet Burley, who passed away Thursday at the age of 65.
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended a physician on Wednesday after learning that he was arrested by the Lamesa Police Department on charges of public intoxication while in the Medical Arts Emergency Room in Lamesa.
On Thursday, prosecutors again showed the jury video of detectives with Lubbock police interviewing Rodriguez. After hours of questioning, she told detectives what happened: “I took my anger out on an innocent child.”
Texas Tech Basketball posted a link to the GoFundMe on social media Wednesday night, saying funds raised through this initiative will go directly to support the value of Ms. Bryant’s losses. The page says excess funds will be donated to a local non-profit organization.
It’s crucial for every household to have working smoke detectors on the property and now Lubbock Fire and Rescue is installing smoke detectors in Lubbock homes for free.
"Lubbock Christian School is pleased to announce that student, Matthew Montanez, has been selected to have his artwork entitled Everybody is Here displayed in the state capitol in celebration of National Youth Art Month."
A Clovis man is recovering inside University Medical Center in Lubbock after a shooting Wednesday night. Another person is in a New Mexico jail, charged with the shooting.
The United State Postal Inspection Service says they're in an active investigation after individuals were stealing items inside of Lubbock USPS collection boxes.
Cold air will be slow to loosen its grip on the KCBD viewing area, but gradually the cold will give way to warmer weather over the next several days. Another shot of cold air, however, possibly accompanied by wintry showers, makes an appearance in our extended forecast.
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Emergency crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Central Lubbock, Wednesday evening. It is believed the house is currently abandoned, and no injuries or displacements have been reported at this time.
In court documents filed Wednesday morning by a court appointed Special Litigation Counsel attorney for Reagor-Dykes estates, they claim FirstCapital “knowingly and intentionally participated in Shane Smith’s fraudulent schemes to defraud [Reagor-Dykes Auto Group] and their creditors.”
While working the scene, Shertz Fire had a ladder truck blocking lanes to protect all personnel when it was struck by a second tractor trailer that failed to move over for emergency vehicles.
The court hearing that could have decided whether the Reagor Dykes estates stay in reorganization or are liquidated under Chapter 7 has been continued until March 24, 2020.
The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating an individual for his involvement in the shooting of Ronald Sepeda on Jan. 10.
After a couple of cold days in the viewing area, temperatures are on the way up. When you see them go up, like in our current 7-Day Forecast, this time of year it often means more than just a warm up.
Meet Samantha, KCBD’s Pet of the Day with Lubbock Animal Services. Samantha is a 2-year-old brindle pitbull who has been with the shelter since November.
The Lubbock Police Department responded to multiple crashes that prompted them to re-route traffic near Loop 289 and Indiana Avenue, and the Marsha Sharp Freeway and Upland Avenue.
The winter weather maker rapidly moved across the KCBD viewing area overnight, with some patchy ice and freezing fog in its wake. It will be a slow climb, but warmer weather is on the way.
Thank you for joining Sharon Maines, Steve Divine, Michael Cantu and the Daybreak Today crew for the most important news of the day. Watch the KCBD NewsChannel 11 livestream to catch the latest information from Daybreak Today.
At the time of the closing of the acquisition, FB&T and AimBank will merge. The combination of FB&T and AimBank will create Heartland’s largest bank subsidiary with assets of almost $3 billion and 33 banking centers. The combined bank will operate under the FirstBank & Trust brand.
About two weeks ago, KCBD reported of a two-car crash on I-27 near 82nd street that left one in the hospital. That one person is Jaime Valdez, and his sister, Cecilia Nunez, says he’s making progress, even sitting up at the edge of the bed today, but still cannot walk.
A mother and her boyfriend have been arrested and charged with capital murder after a 2-year-old boy was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries. Levelland police say they were called to the Levelland Covenant Hospital to investigate.
The event will present four questions on statewide public education issues such as school funding, high-stakes testing, teaching, and vouchers, as well as questions crafted by community members on the issues they believe to be most relevant to their districts.
The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit seeks the public’s assistance in locating an individual for his involvement in the homicide of Leroy Gonzales on Jan. 26.
Jason Matthew Bridgeman, 43, of Lubbock was indicted on a charge of indecency with a child, sexual contact. He is accused of intentionally and knowingly engaging in sexual contact with a child younger than 14 years old.
A Grand Jury has indicted 25-year-old Gilbert Cardona III on a charge of murder in the death of 37-year-old Joshua Gomez at a Lubbock hotel on January 3.
On the eve of a court hearing that may decide whether the Reagor Dykes estates stay in reorganization or are liquidated, new filings in the RDAG bankruptcy case by the Texas Attorney General reveal that Reagor Dykes has “resolved approximately 90 percent of the initial consumer issues.”
Accumulating snow and/or ice is likely, including in and near Lubbock, today and tonight. With the temperature near to below freezing, hazardous road conditions are likely. Not all roads at all times will be affected, so anticipate rapidly changing conditions.
Ben Prowell has been announced as the sole finalist for the Wellman-Union superintendent’s position. The finalization process will take place during a school board meeting in March.
Angler Blake Cockrell of Lubbock caught the 14.36 pound, 26.25 inch largemouth bass on a crankbait in 5-10 feet of water while targeting spotted bass on the lake.
The Lubbock Fire Department has provided a positive update from the family of the Lubbock firefighter who was injured in January while responding to a crash on Interstate 27.
Only one school district has announced an official delay for Tuesday morning, but many basketball games have been moved up or moved back in anticipation of winter weather.
