Fight breaks out over candy at July 4 parade, police … LUBBOCK, Texas — A fight broke out over candy at Lubbock’s Fourth on Broadway parade Monday, according to a police report. During the fight, a woman intentionally backed her vehicle into a victim. According to the police report, the victim told officers she and her family left the scene after the confrontation to diffuse the […]
Latest water quality tests show Lubbock water is … LUBBOCK, Texas — The 2021 Water Quality Report shows Lubbock water is well within contaminant levels deemed safe for consumption by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. “We’re really excited to be able to say from year to year that Lubbock water is safe,” Director of Water Utilities Aubrey Spear said. “We meet or exceed […]
Senior wins int’l scholarship for business program LUBBOCK, Texas– A senior from Talkington School for Young Women Leaders recently won an international scholarship that will allow her to participate in an overseas business program. Her family told KLBK News on Tuesday that she is one of the first Texans to be accepted into the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (LEAP) and one […]
Fire trails left behind after Fourth of July weekend LUBBOCK, Texas – Volunteer fire departments stayed busy over the weekend fighting many grass fires caused by fireworks. Over the past two days alone, firefighters responded to 104 grass fires in the county. The West Carlisle Fire Department responded to ten grass fires in five hours on the evening of Fourth of July. Over the […]
County officials urge residents to clean their trash LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock County Commissioner of Precinct 2, Jason Corley and his daughter have been picking up firework trash the day after the fourth of July for the past three years. “It’s sad that we have to do this every year and I’ve been in office now for three years and all three years […]
LBK Salvation Army selected for grant from Lowe’s LUBBOCK, Texas (Press Release) – This is a press release from the Salvation Army The Salvation Army Texas South Plains is delighted to share that its Passage Program has been awarded a sizable grant from Lowe’s Hometowns to make facility improvements that will vastly increase our ability to effectively serve young adults aging out of […]
Covenant Health offers free colon screening LUBBOCK, TX (PRESS RELEASE) – The following is a press release from Covenant Health. This summer, Covenant Health will host their 8th annual free colonoscopy screening for community members. The screening will be held on Saturday, August 27 at the Covenant Endoscopy Center at 3610 21st street. A board-certified gastroenterologist will perform the exam. Patients […]
LFR says scene clear after around 20 homes evacuated … LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a gas leak in the area of 98th Street and Albany Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. LFR said around 20 homes were evacuated. As of 6:00 p.m., the scene was clear and people were being allowed back into homes. An alert from the City of Lubbock said a […]
Lubbock cyberstalking case, 1K+ messages per month LUBBOCK, Texas — On Thursday, a Lubbock man pleaded guilty to cyberstalking in federal court. As part of the plea deal, he could be sentenced to up to five years in prison and required to pay a $250,000 fine. Christopher Gafford, 34, was arrested in April 2020 for cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend. Gafford and the victim […]
$187k+ cash found in home of former LPD officer A search warrant at the home of former Lubbock Police Officer Jamie Lacraig Farrie revealed $187,460.00 cash in a grand theft and burglary case.
LFR responds to grass fire Monday LUBBOCK, Texas — No injuries were reported after a grass fire in southwest Lubbock late Monday night, according to Lubbock Fire Rescue. LFR said crews were called to 146th Street and Frankford Avenue at 10:11 p.m., and the scene was cleared by 11:28 p.m. Details on property damage were not yet known. LFR said more […]
LCSO: Crews respond to large grass fire near Shallowater LUBBOCK, Texas — Crews responded to a large grass fire just northwest of Shallowater late Monday night, according to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Officer. LCSO said deputies first responded at 10:20 p.m. near the intersection of FM 179 and FM 1729. Shallowater and West Carlisle Fire Department responded. The Shallowater Fire Department responded again at […]
Local businesses prepare for Fourth of July Many families made it out to Mackenzie Park to celebrate the fourth of July, an event small businesses spent weeks preparing for.
Lubbock celebrates Fourth of July at Mackenzie Park Large crowds gathered at Mackenzie Park to celebrate Independence Day. Those in Lubbock showed how proud they are to celebrate their independence and freedom in the Hub City.
Shallowater fire, mobile home completely damaged A fire in Shallowater destroyed a mobile home and vehicle. The cause of the fire was undetermined, and no injuries were sustained.
