Lubbock News

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.

Lubbock police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon who led officers on a dangerous pursuit in Southeast Lubbock.

Alamo Drafthouse will officially open its doors just in time for summer blockbusters, but customers don't have to wait until the weekend to check out the new theater on North Slide Road and North Loop 289.

The 14-minute chase started when police tried to pull over a white Ford pickup about 1:34 p.m. near 49th Street and Avenue U and ended in the 6100 block of I-27, according to the Lubbock police desk.

A vehicle pursuit ended with a police cruiser crashing into a Ford pickup in the 6100 block of I-27.

Since the video of Cobb's comical take on a routine safety briefing became live on YouTube on April 12, she has had more than one million views and has become a social media sensation.

But when gardeners create the right environment, the plants can usually adapt. "They don't grow very well naturally in Lubbock - it's a little too cold and dry - but with special care you can get them to come up," said Daniel Cunningham, a Texas Tech graduate student in plant and soil sciences.

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