LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office said they’re facing a shortage across their department in multiple positions. Sheriff Kelly Rowe said he is hoping they can hire the right staff, to get the job done. “Really over the last couple of years, it has become much more challenging,” Rowe said. “I’ve seen some […]

The organizers of the Buffalo Grass Festival in Lubbock announced YouTuber and musician Rick Beato would the headliner for the 2023 festival at the Cactus Theater on Tuesday.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech graduate Carla Valpeoz went missing in Peru back on December 12, 2018. Her family has been looking for her ever since. Carla was 35 years old when she took a trip to Peru as traveling was her passion. “She went to Peru because a friend of her invited her to […]

The 39 Hearts Foundation along with Zaidyn Ward and his family announced that a “Heart Walk” is coming to Monterey High School on Saturday, May 6 at 12:00 p.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock County Commissioners on Tuesday voted against moving forward at this time on ordinances proposed to regulate game rooms. After a discussion and public comments, the commissioners decided not to go forward with the regulations before September 11. This came the week after a series of shootings that took place at a […]

LUBBOCK, Texas– The remains of Pearl Harbor veteran, Petty Officer 1st Class Harvey Herber, were expected to fly in to Lubbock International Airport on Wednesday afternoon to receive a proper burial on Friday at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, according to a press release. The release said Herber’s remains were identified by the Veterans of Foreign […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Counties surrounding Lubbock are looking for first responders to join their team. Emergency Medical Services and Police Departments opened their applications to those who are interested. Deadlines to apply vary.   Medical Arts Hospital is opening an Emergency Medical Technician class from April 17 thru August 2. Services are available to Dawson County residents […]

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Matadors will have a new home for the 2023 season. The soccer club announced Tuesday that Pirate Stadium at Lubbock Cooper High School will host the team’s six home games this season. The Matadors open their second season at home against West Texas FC at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13. […]

The Lubbock Animal shelter & KLBK featured Brady as their Pet of the Day for Tuesday March 21. Reach out to LAS to adopt Brady at 806-775-2057. Watch the full video above to learn more about Brady!

LUBBOCK, Texas — In the regular meeting of the Lubbock City Council on Tuesday, officials will discuss a variety of items, one of which is specific to first responders. Paid Quarantine Leave for First Responders An agenda item said Lubbock officials would consider a resolution to adopt “Paid Quarantine Leave” for firefighters, peace officers and […]

HOBBS, N.M.– The Hobbs police department asked for the public’s help in a press release in locating a shooting suspect that left a 15-year-old injured. According to the press release, HPD was looking for Mikey Cantu, 23, who was brought into Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital on March 15 with a gunshot with wound to the […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Matt Dawson Act, a Texas legislation that would improve benefits for first responders suffering long-term injuries in the line of duty, was unanimously voted out of committee Tuesday. State Representative Dustin Burrows filed the bill and supported it alongside Lubbock Fire Chief Shaun Fogerson during the hearing in front of the […]

LUBBOCK, Texas – Hollis Daniels III will spend the rest of his life in prison after his capital murder conviction for the death of Texas Tech Police Department (TTPD) Officer Floyd East Jr. back on Oct. 9, 2017. East’s’ widow Carmen East was in the courtroom for each day of the trial that lasted for […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — 7-year-old Amber Ríos is grieving the loss of her father after he was shot and killed during a shooting at a game room last Monday. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office said 32-year-old Christian Ríos was shot in the face at the hands of 49-year-old Jamie Pruett. Family of the victim said Pruett […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Housing appraisals in Lubbock were expected to increase again after a 16% increase in 2022. Tim Radloff with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District said the increases are due to rising Market home values all over the city.  “We have or we had you know buyers that were willing to pay you to […]