The first significant threat of severe weather this season is expected across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains on Tuesday. The primary window for severe weather will be from late Tuesday afternoon and into evening hours. Storms could linger into the overnight period. Large hail and damaging wind are the primary severe weather concerns, […]
Elementary Students Take Part in ‘Schools Versus Cancer’
It’s never too early to adopt healthy habits, and that is a main point of the ‘Schools Versus Cancer’ program. Recently students from several Lubbock ISD elementary campuses took part in this fun competition, which teaches them how to make positive choices for healthy living and cancer prevention. https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/klbk-news/elementary-students-take-part-in-schools-versus-cancer-/1975572326
New Report Says Sex Trafficking On The Rise
A recently published report from the Lubbock Area United Way said human trafficking in Lubbock is on the rise. According to the report, there were 37 confirmed cases of trafficking in Lubbock, but they expect there were more cases that went unreported. Now a new warning from United Way about the proximity of schools to suspected […]
Boy, 15, Shot Over Banana Being Thrown at Car
A 15-year-old New Mexico boy is recovering from gunshot wounds after police say a 17-year-old boy shot at his car in retaliation for a banana being thrown. Hobbs Police Department Interim Chief Brian Dunlap told the Hobbs News-Sun the 15-year-old boy was struck three times Sunday and was in stable condition. According to police, the shooting occurred […]
Local Law Enforcement Run Torch Across State for Special Olympics
Local law enforcement officers lit the “Flame of Hope” and laced up their shoes on Monday to run the torch down to the 50th Annual Special Olympics in San Antonio. Twenty-eight officers from Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Public Safety, Frenship ISD, Lubbock Cooper ISD, began the run Tuesday morning in […]
Park East Apartments Addresses Security Concerns After Saturday’s Pool Shooting
A shooting at the Park East Student Living Apartments pool put two people in the hospital, and had many more people scrambling for safety. On Monday, the apartment addressed safety concerns their residents had after the shooting. Anthony Frazier, the marketing manager for the complex, said it was a warm day on Saturday, so the […]
Warrant Says Shooter Got Squirted With Water Before Firing Gun
An arrest warrant was released Monday concerning the shooting and injury of a Texas Tech football player early Saturday evening. A woman was also shot and injured in the same incident. The warrant describes the events leading up to the shooting in the 1800 block of Glenna Goodacre Boulevard. Asia Jackson, 24, was charged […]
National Day of Prayer
This is your opportunity to gather as members of the body of Christ and intercede on behalf of our city and nation in need. The Body of Christ is invited to come together as one to fast, pray and worship with the city mayor, pastors and ministry leaders. Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Time: 11:30 […]
Texas Tech to Host Lubbock Lights
This evening will feature performances from Bob Livingston, Lloyd Maines and Gray P. Nunn. Texas Tech University will host the fifth annual Lubbock Lights, an evening celebrating the musical heritage of the South Plains, at 8 p.m tonight, April 25 in the Allen Theatre of the Student Union Building (SUB). Bob Livingston, Lloyd Maines and […]
Levelland Veteran Honored with Flag from Rep. Arrington
On Tuesday afternoon an American hero was recognized by Congressman Jodey Arrington for his leadership and sacrifice during World War II. Levelland veteran Jimmy Price, a retired Army Sergeant, will soon turn 99. To honor him Arrington presented Price with an American flag recently flown over the U.S. Capitol building, a certificate, a firm handshake, […]