LUBBOCK, Texas – The 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) is in for schools across the state. Lubbock Independent School District (LISD) proudly shared its results with families on Thursday. “We did actually really well,” said Miranda Ruvalcaba, LISD executive director for accountability and accessibility. “We definitely improved, especially in reading. Our reading scores were […]

Windy and cooler weather on this Friday, but fire weather concerns are in place.

During a routine check of public records this week, EverythingLubbock.com found a demolition permit for the Godbold Center in the 2600 block of 19th Street.

Daniel Bloodworth returned from a trip that he said changed his life. He got home Wednesday from San Antonio after a transplant surgery with Mike Woody, a man who was once a complete stranger.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Planet Fitness and local officials will celebrate the opening of it’s new Lubbock club with a ribbon cutting and check presentation on March 25 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the new club location at 5005 Marsha Sharp Fwy. The new location will be donating $2500 to the Boys […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — In a recently published article, Jasbir Bisht, a cytogenetic technologist for the Department of Pediatrics-Genetics Unit at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and a team analyzed the impact of cancer in Hispanics in comparison to other ethnic groups. The study focused on the status and need of […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The National Ranching Heritage is set to host Quailapalooza on Saturday, April 1 from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Children 5 to 12 years old will have a hands-on opportunity to see how scientists study quails. Quailapalooza will focus on the declining population of the Northern Bobwhite Quail presented by Texas Tech University […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — A Lubbock neighborhood got a surprise visit on Tuesday from University Medical Center EMS workers. Lubbock children were playing basketball in the street of the neighborhood when UMC EMS workers decided to stop by and let them have a one shot chance at winning a UMC bear. The parents were surprised whenever […]

After receiving care at University Medical Center, 1-year-old Oziah Guartuche is in need of more specialized care at a short bowel syndrome specialist in Nebraska.

LUBBOCK, Texas — It’s time to grab your cowboy hats and shine off your boots for the 80th ABC Pro Rodeo benefiting the local Boys and Girls Clubs. The first event kicked off Thursday with rodeo inspired games at the John Wilson Boys and Girls Club. Lubbock Boys & Girls Club Director of Operations Rachel […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a press release this week that an urgent threat has spread to more than half of the states.

Johnny Taylor Jr., 22, accepted a plea deal Thursday for aggravated sexual assault of a child in Lubbock, Texas. He agreed to a 30-year prison sentence.

CORRECTION: We inquired about a crash Wednesday near Idalou. Due to a miscommunication, DPS provided information about a completely different crash. This story has been updated to remove the incorrect information about the Idalou crash. LUBBOCK, Texas — A crash involving two vehicles occurred in Idalou on Highway 62/82 on Wednesday, according to the Texas […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation on March 23 warned drivers on 19th street to stay alert for crews on both east- and westbound traffic, and between Memphis and University Avenues.  The crew will work on newly paved lines, starting with the westbound traffic Milling operations, beginning March 26, said Ross McMillan, P.E., […]

LUBBOCK, Texas– Lubbock is ranked second for the highest child abuse cases in Texas, and Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock is preparing to bring awareness to the resources they offer. According to the Center for Disease control and Prevention there are four types of child abuse; physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. Child Abuse Prevention Month […]