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Lubbock man found guilty for 2018-2019 felony child sex abuse

Lubbock man Donald Clark was found guilty in court on Friday, November 6, on two felony counts of Sex Abuse of a Child Continuous: Victim Under 14.

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Logie's on Overton facing lawsuit over wage violations and intimidation

Logies on Overton faces a civil lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly withholding tips and overtime compensation from more than 130 employees.

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KLBK Friday AM Weather Update (11/6/26)

Highs Friday will range from the upper 50s to the middle 60s.

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A Lubbock family rallying support for a mother recovering from a car accident.

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Lubbock family raising money for 23-year-old mother recovering from crash

On a sun-kissed afternoon in Lubbock, Texas, the air is filled with laughter and the scent of barbecue wafting from backyards. Yet, for one family, this typical scene carries a weight of concern and hope. Twenty-three-year-old Sarah Johnson sits in a hospital room, surrounded by family, as they...

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Traffic accident scene near FM 2378 and Hwy 114 in Lubbock

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Driver ejected, serious injuries reported near Hwy 114

As the sun began to set over Lubbock, a harrowing scene unfolded on the outskirts of town. Emergency responders rushed to the intersection of FM 2378 and Hwy 114, where a serious collision had just occurred. Witnesses described the sound of screeching tires followed by a sickening thud, a stark...

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Woman charged in Gaines County for mail-theft, drug possession

Katherine Gibson has been arrested and charged following a traffic stop where stolen mail, packages and controlled substances were discovered.

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Emergency responders at Wayland Baptist University gas leak incident

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Gas leak forces evacuation at Wayland Baptist Campus

As the sun rose over Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas, a sense of urgency filled the air. Students and faculty alike were met with the blaring of alarms and the swift commands of emergency personnel. The calm of a typical Wednesday morning was shattered as a significant gas leak...

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Susan Rowley celebrating her reelection victory in Lubbock County.

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Final Unofficial results show Susan Rowley wins reelection in Lubbock County Prec. 2

In the early morning light of Wednesday, Lubbock County residents gathered with bated breath as the final unofficial voting results were unveiled. Among the crowd was Susan Rowley, her face a mixture of relief and joy as she learned she had secured her position as the Justice of the Peace for...

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Brazos County Sheriff's Office awards Civilian of the Year award

The Brazos County Sheriff's Office has recognized Erika Garcia as the 2026 Civilian of the Year.

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Win a Moody Gardens Winter Getaway in Galveston!

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CBP seizes 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in leek shipment

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within shipments of leeks at the Pharr Port of Entry. On Oct. 30 at 8 p.m., officers referred a semi-trailer en route to McAllen for secondary...

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

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$50M reward for Tren de Aragua leaders accused of enforcing criminal empire with killings, mutilation

The U.S. is offering up to $50 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of three alleged Tren de Aragua leaders accused of financing their criminal network through drug trafficking, gold smuggling and extortion enforced with beatings, killings and maiming.

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