LUBBOCK, Texas – On Thursday, one-year-old Ezekiel Olivarez was killed after a car backing out of a residence in his neighborhood hit him. In the United States, 50 children are backed over by vehicles every week because a driver couldn’t see them. Kids and Car Safety Director Amber Rollins said they are on a mission […]

Nicholas Alwan, 40, was arrested on Friday after he was accused of burglarizing a funeral home early Friday morning, according to documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com.

LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock announced in a press release on Tuesday it was offering free updated COVID-19 vaccine heading into the fall and winter months. According to the press release, the CDC recommended everyone six months and older receive an approved and updated COVID-19 vaccine. “The vaccine protects against the potentially serious outcomes […]

A young man who was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle near North Overton on Saturday night was identified as Justin Turner, 21, the Lubbock Police Department said.

LUBBOCK, Texas– United Family pharmacies announced in a press it was offering flu and respiratory vaccines ahead of “illness season.” According to a press release from the grocery chain, pharmacy teams at United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos are “ready and equipped” to give flu vaccines, the new COVID-19 vaccine and respiratory illness. […]

Frenship ISD announced on Tuesday it will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest campus, Alcove Trails Middle School at 10:00 a.m. at 7510 63rd Street.

Authorities were on scene after an officer-involved shooting in the 6300 block of 31 Street on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Lubbock Police Department.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock couple, Jonathan and Nalani Madrid are the masterminds behind the “HorrOddity Expo,” an event that celebrates the weird and local art in the South Plains. Nalani told EverythingLubbock.com that she and her husband decided to create the event to give creators in the horror genre a place to showcase their work […]

LUBBOCK, Texas– Texas Tech University had a record-breaking enrollment of 40,944 students for the fiscal year, according to a press release from the university. President Lawerence Schovanec said it welcomed more than 12,000 new students in the fall, which included first-year, transfer and graduate students. Read Texas Tech’s full press release below for more information. […]

LUBBOCK, Texas— Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille will partner with Covenant Health to open an entertainment venue at Covenant Park in 2025.  According to the release, the venue will be at Covenant Park and will be the company’s first location in West Texas.  The facility will be 80,000 square feet and will include “movie theaters, bowling, […]

A large police presence was in the area of 21st Street and Canton Avenue on Tuesday morning. A photojournalist on scene said it was a police chase.

LUBBOCK, Texas — One person was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in the 500 block of 50th Street on Tuesday morning at 7:50 a.m., according to the Lubbock Police Department.  This is a developing story. Check back EverythingLubbock.com for updates.

HOBBS, N.M. – On Saturday, New Mexico received its first baby surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1 in Hobbs. “We received a notification from our baby box via text message that the baby box door had been opened,” said Mark Doporto, interim chief of the Hobbs Fire Department. “About 30 […]

A tad warmer today in some areas with isolated PM storms near the TX/NM state line.

LUBBOCK, Texas — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at the National Ranching Heritage Center on Saturday. Hundreds came out to raise money for mental health resources and local organizations hoping to put an end to suicide. The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention West Texas Chapter covers […]