Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
For the last 23 years, SPEC has hosted a “Field Day,” an event which allows linemen and electricians to conduct demonstrations in front of thousands of fourth graders.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
There’s a new look in leadership for the City of Brownfield. The fire and police department have welcomed new chiefs.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 9:59 AM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
In 2015, Terry County was declared the “Grape Capital of Texas”. One reason is Reddy Vineyards, which can be found one mile east of town on U.S. 380.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Last year, 245 peace officers across the country died in the line of duty, including 35 from Texas. All were honored Wednesday morning at the front entrance of South Plains College.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
The Adventure Park is hosting its fourth-annual Pet Fest this weekend, which allows patrons to bring their best friend to the park with them.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 2:19 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Whether it’s the victory celebration from last year’s Texas Bowl win, or the arrival of the new men’s basketball coach, Raider Red was there.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
“I’m just looking forward to spreading a lot of positivity. This program has given me so much... Just love and joy, and I’m excited to share that with the community of Texas Tech and outside states as we travel.”
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Every year, hundreds of believers in Lubbock and millions of worshipers around the globe set aside time for the annual Good Friday tradition, “The Stations of the Cross,” a reenactment displaying Jesus Christ’s final moments leading into His death.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
With Saturday’s weather sitting perfectly in the low 70s, kids and parents came to the National Ranching Heritage Center anxious to learn about a bird that’s well-known on the South Plains - the Bobwhite quail.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 4:29 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
Hundreds of boxing fans, fighters, and parents packed the Prima Vista event center Friday and Saturday night for the Golden Gloves Lubbock Regional tournament.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
Dozens of West Texas veterans joined Coronado High School students at the Willie McCool Memorial Friday morning, reflecting on the lives of two area astronauts: Rick Husband of Amarillo and Willie McCool of Lubbock.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:52 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
This week, more than 270 predator birds will be flying over the Hub City. Once they leave, there will probably be fewer jackrabbits.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
The United Family took a moment to honor a group of retired veterans who have shown up for coffee, mostly every day, for the last 17 years.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
For the Seagraves Eagles “Pride of the Plains” Marching Band, a chance to compete for the UIL State Marching Band competition appeared out of sight, after an October 15 bus crash (one mile north of Brownfield on US Highway 62/82) left some students and the band director sidelined with moderate injuries.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
While the professionals at Arrington took care of his medical needs, the family received some much-needed moral support from superheroes in town, whether they came from the comic books or the basketball court.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
In a school as small as Patton Springs, it’s pretty much all hands on deck when it comes to putting together a football team.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Thanks to the efforts of the South Plains Honor Flight, Lubbock residents are gathering to honor those who served in Vietnam at the traveling memorial wall in Texas Tech's Memorial Circle.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 10:15 AM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Months after the nine-year-old black stallion, best known to fans as “Buzz” was announced as the horse to replace “Fearless Champion,” Tech fans throughout Texas all chimed in on what his name should be.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
While the Red Raiders are days away from kicking off the 2022 campaign against Murray State, Red Raider fans can access new delicacies- and not have to wait as long.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
While many recognize him as the friendly face of the book, and subsequent film, “Friday Night Lights,” which documents Odessa Permian’s 1988 season, those close to Gary Gaines say he was even a better man than the way he was portrayed.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
A nine-year-old quarterhorse gelding, from Shallowater, known to the program as “Buzz”, will be taking on the Red Raider responsibilities this fall.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Kurt Kiser and Andrew Wood
Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder is the town’s flagship hospital. However, doctors and nurses work hard to ensure their level of care is on par with the best hospitals in the country.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By Kurt Kiser and Andrew Wood
Downtown coffee shops have long been popular places for the young and old. In Snyder, J316 Coffee allows people to enjoy their favorite ‘Cup of Joe’ and help people in Africa at the same time.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Kenneth Gentry fought with the U.S. Army during that time. When asked about his time in Korea, he described it using one word, “hell.”
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
UMC held a surprise ninth birthday party for Brantley Parrish of Amarillo on Saturday, six weeks after he suffered serious burns in a fire pit accident.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 9:52 AM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Caroline Hobbs has been around horses pretty much for all her life. In the next 12 months, she will be around two more as she becomes the program’s 61st Masked Rider. For her, it’s a dream two decades in the making.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
At a time when Texas Roadhouse would typically be closed, doors were open Wednesday as administrative professionals from Lubbock were welcomed by UMC employees and KCBD’s on-air staff, raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 3:19 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
“One in three women, and one in 50 men report experiencing military sexual trauma,” says social worker Heather Harris, who serves as the VA’s MTS coordinator for West Texas.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
On Friday morning, kids from Guadalupe Early Learning Center walked the short trek over to the Catholic Charities parking lot, and were presented with bubbles. The effort was to show how all youngsters should be able to enjoy their childhood- without any fear.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
Rodriguez was unanimously appointed by the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees at Thursday morning’s meeting.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By Andrew Wood
During the closing hours of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, two American teams saved their best for last.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
More than 30 years ago, Emt arrived as a walk-on to play basketball for Jim Calhoun at Connecticut...
Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 8:39 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
As Ukrainian citizens continue to show the world a new form of resistance and resiliency in the face of Russian attacks, its twenty athletes have triumphed early in the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games- both on and off the snow.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
The program was implemented by the University Interscholastic League last spring. It allows general education students to pair up with special education students to participate and win.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
While many know the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for its wide range of resources, the agency raises awareness for one that many may not know of- Women’s Veterans Services.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
Arlington native, bobsledder Sylvia Hoffman, is now an Olympic bronze medalist.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 2:01 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
The former Red Raider returns to the ice 7 a.m. C.S.T. Saturday to compete in the pairs free skate finals.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
Sunday, Feb. 13, was a day of many firsts. Not only was this the first time for the Super Bowl and Winter Games to happen at the same time, it was also the first time bobsled’s “monobob” was contested on the Olympic stage.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
Soon after she crossed the finish line in her fourth-and-final run (51.14), the former McGregor Bulldog was all smiles as she was slowing down towards the end of the track.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2022 at 12:52 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
This win is the first time in 12 years the U.S. men have beaten Canada on the Olympic ice.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
The facility will open to the public Saturday for an “Opening Day.” Fans and potential clients can meet the trainers and receive autographs from collegiate baseball players.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
This year, the former Lubbock reporter, who is now a meteorologist for WPTZ-TV in Burlington, Vt. has been a popular subject on the other side of the news. While Caitlin’s husband, Leif Nordgren, is representing the United States as a biathlon skier at the 2022 Winter Olympics, his wife gave birth to her first child Astrid Lynae Sunday night.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
A ceremony Monday morning was held to celebrate and announce Tamyra Mensah-Stock Day at City Hall with Plainview Mayor Charles Starnes.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
With a Daft Punk medley which included the songs “Contact,” “Touch,” and “Within,” the veteran duo scored a 129.07, the highest score of the final.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2022 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
History was made at the Zhangjiakou Genting Snow Park as Julia Marino of Westport, Connecticut claimed silver in women’s snowboard slopestyle during the second day of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 4:02 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
At the first day of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, the American mixed doubles curling duo of Vicky Persinger (Fairbanks, Alaska) and Chris Plys (Duluth, Minn.) were one throw away from losing to the Australian pair of Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
In the summer of 1970, Bill Wagner, then a student at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., and his friends decided to take the ultimate road trip - a cross country trek with the Flying Scotsman, a British-based steam engine built in the 1930s.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM CST
|By Andrew Wood
While the ringing of a bell often signifies a win against cancer, friends and family took it one step closer. Even after Jacob took part in the symbolic bell-ringing, he and his loved ones walked over to a surprise of fire engines, courtesy of Lubbock Fire Rescue.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
The snow was enough for dozens of kids to have an enjoyable Monday morning at Lobo Lake in Levelland. Most of the snow was held over from Saturday. City employees tried to add more the next day, but the temperatures did not cooperate.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Andrew Wood
In one of the slowest business weeks of the year, bars and restaurants across Lubbock are working at full-staff on a Tuesday afternoon.