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Daniels trial continues into its third week
The capital murder trial of Hollis Daniels III will resume tomorrow morning at the Lubbock County Courthouse. → Read More
Zoning change request for Tech Terrace student housing project approved by commission
After another lengthy public hearing Thursday night, the Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request for a zoning change. One that would allow for a student housing apartment complex near Texas Tech. → Read More
Tepper discusses conservative priorities representing Lubbock, Shallowater
Carl Tepper is set to take the seat in the Texas House of Representatives. The newly drawn district covers most of Lubbock and Shallowater. → Read More
City of Lubbock adopts legislative agenda for upcoming session
The Lubbock City Council has adopted its agenda for the upcoming legislative sessions in Austin and Washington. Much of the focus is on the 88th Texas Legislative Session, which begins in January. → Read More
General white-tailed deer, extended mule deer season to begin
General white-tailed deer season begins November 5 for hunters on the South Plains. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologists expect the ongoing drought to impact deer activity and quality. → Read More
City of Lubbock to join suit against Disney, Hulu, Netflix
The Lubbock City Council on Tuesday gave approval for the City of Lubbock to enter into a contract with “specialized” legal counsel to help through “lengthy” litigation with Netflix, Inc., Hulu LLC and Disney DTC LLC, which are accused of not paying franchise fees required by video service providers for use of public rights-of-way. → Read More
City of Lubbock to join suit against Disney, Hulu, Netflix
The Lubbock City Council on Tuesday gave approval for the City of Lubbock to enter into a contract with “specialized” legal counsel to help through “lengthy” litigation with Netflix, Inc., Hulu LLC and Disney DTC LLC, which are accused of not paying franchise fees required by video service providers for use of public rights-of-way. → Read More
Lubbock County Elections Office urges registration, preparation ahead of November 8 election
Some mail-in ballots, about 18 percent, are being sent back to voters due to mistakes, according to the Lubbock County Elections Office. Administrator Roxzine Stinson hopes those voters will fill them out carefully and is also encouraging folks to register to vote before the October 11 deadline. → Read More
Increase to some phones bills to benefit rural South Plains telecommunication services
Some customers may have noticed an increase to their phone bill in August and others may see it on their September bill after the Public Utility Commission raised a surcharge for the Texas Universal Service Fund, which among other things, supports providers in rural service areas. → Read More
New school zones established for Carmona-Harrison, Oakridge Elementary and Heritage Middle School
The City of Lubbock is creating school zones for some Lubbock ISD and Frenship ISD schools. Carmona-Harrison Elementary will have its first zones established after a year open while Oakridge Elementary and Heritage Middle School will have additional zones. → Read More
First full activation of Lubbock Outdoor Warning System planned for April 8 test
The City of Lubbock will conduct its first full activation test of the Outdoor Warning System at 9:30 a.m. on April 8. → Read More
Federal judge prepares to sentence Bart Reagor to prison for lying to a bank
Bart Reagor is headed to federal prison but for how long is still up to District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk. Ahead of the Thursday sentencing hearing, he is asking prosecutors and the defense to argue if Reagor should be taken into custody when he makes his decision or voluntarily surrenders at a later date. → Read More
Zero tolerance from game officials for fan interference with court during TTU vs. UT game
The energy and excitement for Tuesday night’s matchup of Red Raider Basketball and the University of Texas is palpable but officials are asking fans to refrain from doing anything that could jeopardize the game. → Read More
Lubbock City Council moves public safety, health to top of priority list amid record growth
The Lubbock City Council started its work session by outlining its priorities in the next year. → Read More
Extra caution urged for child tax credit, stimulus recipients as tax filing season begins
On the first day of the 2022 tax season the Internal Revenue Service is reporting delays and is urging taxpayers to take extra precautions to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed up refunds. → Read More
One Class at a Time: Lubbock ISD TV teacher, Foundation for Excellence awarded $500
Lubbock ISD TV teacher Devin Ward is the fourth 2021-2022 recipient of KCBD’s One Class At A Time $500 donation and recognition sponsored by Frontier Dodge and Spirit Chrysler. → Read More
Millions take to roads and sky on one of the busiest travel days of the year
Experts and officials are urging Thanksgiving travelers to “pack their patience,” whether they’re driving or flying. → Read More
Lubbock Fire Rescue installs new driver alert system, encourages public participation
After a successful trial period, Lubbock Fire Rescue is installing more devices on its trucks that will alert nearby drivers of their presence on the scene of an incident or while on their way to it. The goal is to get drivers to focus on what’s ahead for their safety and the safety of first responders. → Read More
Defense moves for a mistrial, jury still deadlocked in Bart Reagor’s bank fraud trial
After hours of deliberations by the jury on Thursday in the Bart Reagor bank fraud trial, the jurors came to a conclusion “there’s no way we can be unanimous. Can we at least be dismissed for the day?” and the jurors told the judge they were deadlocked. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk entered the courtroom at 10:09 a.m. on Friday and quickly called in the jury. → Read More
Bart Reagor not guilty on bank fraud charges, guilty of false statement to a bank
After hours of deliberations by the jury on Thursday in the Bart Reagor bank fraud trial, the jurors came to a conclusion “there’s no way we can be unanimous. Can we at least be dismissed for the day?” and the jurors told the judge they were deadlocked. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk entered the courtroom at 10:09 a.m. on Friday and quickly called in the jury. → Read More