Lubbock News

Dozens of Lubbock restaurants received a surprise inspection this week. Health inspectors were looking to see which kitchens were keeping clean.

For the past six years, the Lubbock Children's Health Clinic location at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard has been operating out of the old Posey Elementary School building at 1301 Redbud Ave. By the beginning of 2015, LCHC officials hope to change that and give the clinic a building of its own.

Caralisa Hernandez, 8, reacts to winning a wooden lemonade stand at Pan-Tex Plywood and Lumber on Thursday during a workshop teaching kids business skills for the May 3 Lemonade Day.

After District 5 City Council candidate Brian Carr identified Elemental Trading Company as a local store known to sell synthetic marijuana on multiple web pages, the owner is now threatening a lawsuit.

Back in January, the State Board of Education voted to allow school districts to decide whether Algebra II should remain a requirement for high school students.

The Bridge of Lubbock will be providing a hot meal to local families in need in honor of Easter on Friday, Apr. 18, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. In 2012, The Bridge of Lubbock was forced to end their thrice weekly meal offering due to funding concerns.

High school students in West Texas still have time to submit their original artwork to the 2014 Congressional Art Competition.

The Children's Home of Lubbock opened its doors in 1954 and, since that time, they have taken care of more than 5,500 children and have certified hundreds of foster families.

Lonnie Acosta, left, looks at a list of jobs with South Plains College as he speaks with Maria Strong during the South Plains Job Fair at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Wednesday.

T his week, two major concerts were announced for the region, and as I learned on "Sesame Street," one of these things is not like the other.

Residents around the airport are divided about a proposed Love's Truck Stop, with concerns ranging from the impact on property values to prostitution, drugs and traffic.

A Lubbock man is charged with a felony count of aggravated robbery after police say an officer escaped injury as the man fled a local big box retailer, according to court documents.

The Lubbock Independent School District received word Wednesday morning that Lubbock High School has been chosen by the Washington Post as one of the most challenging high schools in the United States.

Leigh Anne Tuohy became a popular name after Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for portraying her in the inspirational film, which is also a New York Times bestseller.

The suspect was taken to the Lubbock County Jail. The non-student's vehicle was released to a relative.

Students in the Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District could see stricter punishments for getting high if the school board votes Thursday in favor of revising a 3-year-old drug test policy.

The new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at North Slide Road and North Loop 289 will open late next week.

KCBD NewsChannel 11 has learned that legendary singer, songwriter, Paul McCartney is scheduled to headline a concert in Lubbock on Saturday, June 14. Details of the event are expected to be announced in a joint news conference between Texas Tech and the City of Lubbock Wednesday morning at the Buddy Holly Center.

Did Lubbock Power and Light's CEO dodge a bullet? Tuesday afternoon, the Electric Utility Board discussed terminating Gary Zheng, but no decision was made.

The Electric Utility Board has voted unanimously to recommend that the city take over the cost of street lights in Lubbock.