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CBS affiliate in Lubbock, Texas. Follow us for Local News That Matters. Send your news tips to newsweb @everythinglubbock .com.

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WOW! Take a look at the tornado near Dora, New Mexico a little while ago. #txwx
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PHOENIX (AP) - Police have served a search warrant to get DNA from all male employees at a long-term care facility in Phoenix where a patient who was in a vegetative state for years gave birth.
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WATCH: A wall of dust rolled into Lubbock Monday evening. 😳 Check out this time-lapse from our tower camera!
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Nabi Tajima was born on Aug. 4, 1900, and reportedly had more than 160 descendants, including great-great-great grandchildren.
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Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke will make a stop in Lubbock and host a town hall on Sunday.
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This morning, Texas Tech University raised the mast on the first full-scale operational oilwell drilling rig on a U.S. college campus. 👏
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SWING YOUR SWORD 🏴‍☠️ Looks like Lubbock's smiling bush is honoring Coach Mike Leach
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With the Liberty Bowl coming up tomorrow, here's how Sonny Cumbie is putting this opportunity in perspective to his players.
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7 years
As vote delayed, @RandPaul says more #Republicans will realize health bill is not a repeal
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It's official. Adonis Arms has declared for the 2022 NBA draft!🏀
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Since June 26, 48 babies were born in less than 2 days, CBS Dallas / Fort Worth reports. That's an average of more than one baby an hour. And, there's definitely a lively discussion here about why.
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Should the city get rid of the Broadway bricks? The City of Lubbock is asking for your input.
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The location will be at 114 and Quaker and is expected to be in Lubbock by late 2020!
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Sergeant Josh Bartlett gave his life in the line of duty. Three others were wounded today in Levelland.
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THIS JUST IN: The attorney for Chad Read's widow has released the video of the deadly confrontation. Viewer discretion is advised:
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KLBK's Matt Stell spoke with Texas Tech's Head football coach Joey McGuire tonight while he was out visiting dedicated Red Raider basketball fans!🏀
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Time lapse - wall of dirt hitting Lubbock (video by Jason Davis)
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Take a look at this video of flooding in a neighborhood near 34th and Milwaukee taken by one of our photo journalists.
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Here’s a look at the stage for the 2020 vice presidential debate tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a safety precaution, Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be more than 12 feet apart and separated by plexiglass barriers.
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WELCOME BACK! ❤💪 Lubbock athlete Zaidyn Ward had his first day back at school since he collapsed and was rushed to the hospital after a football game against Abilene Wylie in late August. We are so proud of you, Zaidyn!
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Staff members at Liberty University have been instructed to refrain from interacting with the school’s ousted president Jerry Falwell Jr.
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Even this local legend — a bush on the corner of 58th Street and Indiana Avenue — is here to remind people to take care of themselves by donning a protective face mask.
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Check out this video of the Landspout located near Brownfield:
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Here's a video of just how strong the wind is in Lubbock today. 😳 This was around 11 a.m. Drive safely out there, ya'll!
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3 years
The famous Lubbock bush was designed as a sugar skull in honor of Alison Robinson. May she rest in peace.❤️
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@realDonaldTrump paid a visit to Danae Gibbs in Las Vegas. Gibbs graduated from Texas Tech back in May. Photo via our news partner, KXAS-TV.
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When Beto O’Rourke was in Lubbock Tuesday morning, he harshly criticized his opponent, current Governor Greg Abbott. What else was discussed? Check out the full recap HERE:
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When an officer goes 10-42, that means the duty shift is over. Today Lubbock County called 10-42 on the radio for Sgt Josh Bartlett for the very last time. May he rest in peace.
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"My truck is gone, I don't know where the heck it is..." This Matador man survived last night's devastating Matador tornado. Here's his story.
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A KLBK photographer snapped these photos Sunday afternoon outside of the Lowe's here in Lubbock. They've turned one of their Veteran Parking Only spots into a Memorial Day Moment of Remembrance area.
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There is already a line around the building as #ThaiPepper opens one day to serve some of its treasured favorites in honor of the birthday of it’s late co-owner, Trakool Srivarodom, The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE of charge.
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It looks like Broadway is back to normal after Saturday's celebration. Some volunteers took the time to clean up the mess Sunday morning.
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Check out this viewer submitted video of the DUST STORM. Comment some of your pictures and videos of the storm below.
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There’s still half an hour until tip, but Texas Tech’s student section is whited out and packed for today’s tilt with No. 7 Baylor.🏀
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We got RAIN in Lubbock this evening!☔ What a refreshing turn of events after these scorching days!
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Here's a look at time-lapse footage of a tornado tail forming here in Lubbock.
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“Texas Tech is where I want to be coach,” Mark Adams said. Here's what else he said.
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PARENTS: The public educational company Scholastic came up with a way to keep kids busy and learning while school closures keep them home during coronavirus pandemic.
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Lubbock-Cooper ISD Mourns Loss of Athletic Trainer, Killed In Traffic Accident Monday Evening. More Details:
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Look at this gorgeous full rainbow south of Ropesville!
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You know who's ready for Independence Day? The smiling bush! 🤩
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The line right now outside of the United Supermarkets Arena is HUGE! Check out this timelapse!
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Love is in the air! 💞 Seems like Lubbock's own smiling bush has been struck by cupid! 😍💘
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That was way too close! Please be careful driving out there in this blowing dust and the reduced visibility. Thanks to George Romo for sharing this with us. This happened around 11:30 a.m. on North University Avenue near FM 2641. #txwx #Lubbock #KLBK #windy #dusty
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All eyes will be on Texas Tech baseball this weekend, however, our @LeahGraceD says the athletic department is turning their focus towards fan safety, and is working on a plan to expand the nets at Dan Law Field.
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From Martin D,
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Lubbock issued a Stay Home order starting at midnight.
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Woah - is this Lubbock or Miami? 😳 Check out last night's rainfall captured by one of our staffers. ☔
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TORNADO WARNING IN LUBBOCK COUNTY. Everyone south of 50th Street and north of 114th should get to a safe place.
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Emergency personnel jumped into action in North Dakota on Wednesday morning after a dog got stranded on a chunk of ice in a river. A passerby, who was not the dog's owner, saw the animal go into the river and called for help. Authorities said the dog had escaped its property.
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TECH WINS! Texas Tech Men's Basketball beat No. 1 Baylor, 65-62.
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This was spotted at the Stripes Convenience Store at 34th Street and Milwaukee Avenue - they're going above and beyond and offering to help those who are elderly or are at higher risk for infection in any way they can! ❤
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HORNS DOWN
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Hours after supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building, Democrats in Texas are calling on Sen. Ted Cruz to resign from his position over his stance on the certification of Electoral College votes.
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You have probably seen them, and definitely heard them. They are the rowdy student section at men's basketball games, and known as the Raider Riot. Our @LeahGraceD spent some time in the student section today to see what it's all about.
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BREAKING NEWS: Reports of multiple fatalities, injuries in shooting at Clovis library
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BELOVED Lubbock restaurant Thai Pepper is reopening THIS MONDAY, May 10!
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So sweet! ❤😭 A Frenship student got an amazing surprise on Thursday! Her brother is home in Lubbock after being deployed to Syria.
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Something to cheer! Texas Tech takes a national championship in Daytona Beach.
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Today in 1985 is the day #Route66 Died. The road was decertified due to interstate highways that bypassed Route 66
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WATCH: Legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees recorded this video for Luke Siegel's memorial service Saturday.
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Birds eye view of the iconic Buddy Holly glasses used for crosswalks in downtown Lubbock at 18th & Crickets Avenue. Photo: CreativeMagic Aerial #buddyholly #crickets #crosswalk #westtexas #lubbock #rocknroll
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THIS JUST IN...The City of Lubbock has reported 10 recoveries from COVID-19. These people have been released by the health department from their quarantine.
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Do you agree with business requiring their employees to wear masks?
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Jarrett Culver was voted by his fellow high school students in Lubbock as most likely to go pro. Here's a preview of our special "A New Red Raider Legacy" tonight at 6:30. #4to1 #wreckem #finalfour #marchmadness
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SO HEARTWARMING! ❤ Here's a pic of LPD delivering food to truck drivers.
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A chemical plant caught fire in Westlake, LA Thursday, spewing thick smoke into the air, hours after Hurricane Laura hit the area. The governor advised residents to shelter in place until further notice and close their doors and windows. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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AND THE CROWD GOES WILD! Here's an upper-level view of a Red Raider basket.🏀
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Governor Greg Abbott is in Lubbock TODAY. Are you hoping he'll drop mask mandates and other COVID restrictions?
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Rebecca Lindsey said her dogs Baxter and Gunner were enjoying the snow in Lubbock this morning! 🐕❄ Thank you Rebecca for sending in this adorable video!
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Wow, check out this photo that viewer Chelsea Smith took of today's tornado in Post.
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TORNADO DAMAGE: Here is a look at the damage in Jacksboro, Texas, after a tornado ripped through the area on Monday (3/21). Some people said the storm hit so quickly that they had only minutes to find shelter.
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What's got these LPD officers dancing? Watch the video to see. TOTALLY worth a minute of your time. 🚓🚓🚨👮
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Football season will be here before we know it, and Red Raiders are eager to see Coach Wells and his team take the field. However, tonight Wells and his staff were coaching women instead of their players. Our @leahgraced has more on the women's clinic.
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THE DAY MUSIC DIED: On this day, February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, 22 of Lubbock, Ritchie Valens and "The Big Bopper" J.P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
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The Big 12 will move forward with the college football season. READ MORE:
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Minneapolis, the Red Raiders are coming your way! #FinalFour #TexasTech #GunsUp #WreckEm
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We have sad news to report on this Saturday. A Dalhart High School football player has died after sustaining a head injury during a game, according to a social media post by family.
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Governor Abbott said Tuesday that an announcement on Texas schools reopening in the fall would be coming soon. Do you think schools should reopen this fall?
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Flags have been lowered in Levelland in honor of Sgt. Josh Bartlett. (Photos by Larry Rodriguez)
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Breathtaking! 😍🌑 This was the moon a couple nights ago over Stanton, Tx. Thanks to Linda Hopper for sending in this photograph!
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Students are pouring in to claim their tickets to the Texas Tech vs Texas game tonight!
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Great news! The number of recoveries is going up in Lubbock.
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President Schovanec of Texas Tech University sent out an update on the school's mask mandate:
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Now this is a fun way to enjoy the snow! Video courtesy of Heather Hernandez in Slaton.
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Beautiful sunset in Lubbock tonight!
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“We were failed by Pete Arredondo. He killed our kids, teachers, parents and city, and by keeping him on your staff, y’all are continuing to fail us,” said Brett Cross, identifying himself as a father of a murdered student.
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