Two Lubbock woman dedicated to helping veterans LUBBOCK, Texas — Two women in Lubbock are working to connect veterans to the resources they need. Donna Sargent is a veteran that served in the U.S. Air Force for 7 years. She said many female veterans do not take advantage of resources available to them or think they do not qualify. Lori Simms said […]
Lorenzo woman in need of kidney, close friend helping … LORENZO, Texas – Laura Barron of Lorenzo is in need of a kidney. Her co-worker turned close friend, Jen Robertson, happens to know a lot of what she’s going through and is trying to help. Robertson donated a kidney four years ago, and Barron helped raise money for her medical expenses through a benefit softball […]
Lubbock City offices closed for Independence Day LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) – The following is a press release from the City of Lubbock. City of Lubbock offices will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Certain City facilities and operations will also have adjusted hours over the holiday weekend. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, July 5. Residential Trash CollectionSolid […]
Lubbock Gymnast to Compete in US Championships LUBBOCK, TX- Jared Fry, a 17-year-old gymnast from Lubbock, will compete at the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships in August. Despite being just 17 years old, Fry has already accomplished a ton in his young career. Fry is a level 10 gymnast out of the TEGA Kids Gymnastic Center in Lubbock, who just last year also […]
Plainview man dies after Hale County crash late Thursday HALE COUNTY, Texas — A man died after a crash late Thursday night on County Road 95 east of Plainview, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jerry Alan Cox, 69, of Plainview, was eastbound on CR 95 on a 2004 Honda Foreman ES ATV, according to DPS. Cox went into a side skid, […]
LPD: Road Closure for July 4th festivities LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department asked the community not to park on these roads as the area will be used for fireworks on Monday, July 4. Below is the map showing the “no access” area as well as where to get free and paid parking:
Female pilot and flight instructor in Lubbock breaking … LUBBOCK, Texas — Scout Fite is breaking the mold as a female pilot and flight instructor. The 22-year-old is one of only about 66,000 female pilots in the U.S., a small percentage in a country with over 700,000 pilots overall. Use the video player above to watch the full story.
LBK man found with rifles, charged with stalking LUBBOCK, Texas – A Lubbock man was arrested for a gun-related charge at a motel and was later charged with stalking. An officer reported to the Satellite Motel to question Jose Martinez, 27. According to a police report, the officer detained Martinez. The officer searched the room with Martinez’s consent and found four rifles. […]
Retired teacher creates unique bikes that are also … LUBBOCK, Texas — A retired shop teacher is creating bikes that double as works of art. Kent Crowell, founder of Crowell’s Creations, uses his love of cycling and extensive background in robotics to create the unique bikes, which have featured in Lubbock’s Juneteenth parade and the Fourth on Broadway parade. Crowell said the goal is […]
Lubbock’s 2021 Water Quality Report Now Available LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) — The following is a press release from the City of Lubbock The City of Lubbock is pleased to announce the 2021 Water Quality Report is now available to the public. The annual water quality report – also referred to as a consumer confidence report – provides water utility customers with […]
Pedestrian seriously hurt ‘hit and run’ Tuesday LUBBOCK, Texas — A police report on Thursday provided information about a “hit and run accident” with injuries which happened early Tuesday morning in the 5400 block of 50th Street. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. An officer wrote, “When I arrived on scene I observed [the victim] lying in the roadway on his […]
Costco responds, Lubbock man’s pressure washer lawsuit LUBBOCK, Texas — Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a response Thursday to a lawsuit filed against them in April by a Lubbock man. The lawsuit accused Costco of selling a pressure washer that exploded and caused injury to the man in April 2020. The lawsuit was also filed against the company that made the pressure washer, […]
Reward: Plainview police searching for suspect in … PLAINVIEW, Texas — (PRESS RELEASE) The following is a press release from the Plainview Police Department: On Monday, June 27, 2022 at approximately 9:00 am City of Plainview Police Officers responded to a robbery at the Dollar General Store located at 1713 W. 5th in Plainview. The employee at the store reported to police that […]
Children’s Home of Lbk begs aid after Roe ruling LUBBOCK, Texas — Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Children’s Home of Lubbock said on Thursday that it needs more support for the 566 kids currently in foster care in Lubbock County. Josh Galindo, the Foster Care and Adoptive Home recruiter with the Children’s Home said, “A lot of families […]
LPD hiring for various positions LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Police Department is in the middle of a recruiting cycle. They are now in need of applicants for officer and public safety dispatcher positions. The entrance exam will take place on July 23. Anyone interested must apply by July 22 before 5 p.m. It all starts with that application; once […]
