LUBBOCK, Texas– David Dean, owner of beloved amusement park, Joyland Amusement Park, died on Monday according to a social media post from the park. According to the post, Dean went on to “build the GREATEST AMUSEMENT PARK and DRAG STRIP ever in HEAVEN” on Monday. The post said Dean fought “a quick but tough battle […]

The Lubbock Animal shelter & KLBK featured Molly as their Pet of the Day for Tuesday May 30. Reach out to LAS to adopt Molly at 806-775-2057. Watch the full video above to learn more about Molly!

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Buddy Holly Center announced on Tuesday it scheduled to host The Price is Right Live™ on November 10 at 7:30 p.m.  According to a press release, tickets are scheduled to go on sale to the public on June 2 at 10:00 a.m.(CT). The price will range from $30.75 to $75.75. The […]

HOCKLEY COUNTY, Texas– Jessica Perez, 30, and Dlanee Alexander, 25, were arrested and accused of drug smuggling on Sunday, according to a press release from the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office. According to the press release, authorities were made aware of an inmate “possibly carrying contraband inside the detention center” after a tip was made by […]

LUBBOCK, Texas- A Rush Elementary student who earned her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is set to compete on Wednesday. Ava Flores, 11, won the regional spelling bee back in March and earned the opportunity to compete against spellers from all over the world in Washington D.C. According to the Scripps’ official website, […]

SHALLOWATER, Texas — Shallowater Independent School District announced the hiring of a new Assistant Principal and Volleyball Head Coach on Tuesday. Shallowater ISD said it hired Kelsey Morris as the Assistant Principal at Shallowater Intermediate School. Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in educational leadership, according to a […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lone Star state has been known to serve great barbeque. EverythingLubbock.com asked its KLBK viewers what their favorite barbeque joints were in West Texas, and they did not disappoint. A Texas born native and renowned barbeque cook Aaron Franklin quoted from his cookbook “A Meat-Smoking Manifesto” and explained why Texas barbeque is […]

Tiffany Lilly-Essix, owner of non-profit Brittanys and Devins Angels, has gathered and stuffed dozens of gift baskets to prepare Lubbock high school seniors for their first experience living away from home. She wants to encourage students not to give up as they make critical first steps in their adult lives. Community members can nominate special […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — At least three people were shot and hospitalized with moderate injuries early Tuesday, according to the Lubbock Police Department. First, around 12:40 a.m., LPD responded to a shots-fired call in the 1900 block of East Auburn Street. Two people were transported to a hospital via a private vehicle with moderate injuries, LPD […]

It’ll be warmer today across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains.

LUBBOCK, Texas — KLBK Forecaster Kathryn Campbell has your Monday evening weather update for May 29th, 2023. Happy Memorial Day; thank you to all of those who have served and actively serving in the military. What a beautiful day to honor those who have passed serving for our country; here in Lubbock we have reached […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Biden Administration on Friday gave official notice of appeal after a federal judge in Lubbock ruled against the administration for its vaccine and mask mandates of late 2021. One aspect of the COVID-19 mandate was for all employers with more than 100 employees. Another aspect was the Health and Human Services […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Daughters of the American Revolution held its 20th annual Memorial Day service Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the City of Lubbock Cemetery to honor those who died in the line of duty.  “It’s to not so much celebrate, but to recognize the sacrifice of those people that have served our […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Colimas Restaurant, a family-owned Mexican eatery in Lubbock announced on social media Friday it would close to, “pursue other interests.” Colimas sold food varying from tacos and elotes to hot cheetos covered in cheese and raspas (snow cones). In the social media post, Colimas said that it hoped to still offer catering […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — School is out and for many that means more fun in the sun and Water Rampage is open for you to soak it all in. The water park is back with its popular attractions including the lazy river and wade pool. In addition, a new four slide complex called ‘Raider’s Revenge.’ General […]