SLATON, Texas -- The Slaton Police Department is investigating after a 62-year-old man was reported to have died after suffering a "crush injury" at work. The man had been working between two 1500 pound stacks of cotton. According to the press release from Slaton PD, the squeeze lift operator was unaware the man was between the stacks, when he compressed the row. Clovis Walmart temporarily closed after fire caused by arson to fully reopen on Friday University Medical Center EMS was called to the scene. Unfortunately, efforts to revive the man were not successful. The man was pronounced dead on ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas-- The Lubbock VA Clinic announced on Thursday it will host its first in-person Welcome Home Veterans event.  The event is a celebration of service of all Lubbock area Veterans and their families whether they are enrolled in VA health care or not. The special event will feature an opening ceremony, family fun, food courtesy of United Supermarkets, music, activities, door prizes, a resource fair and more ..read more

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of April 25, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Clovis Walmart that was temporarily closed down following a devastating fire caused by arson in 2023, is set to fully open back up on Friday, an announcement said. A celebratory ribbon-cutting will occur at 9 a.m. at the Walmart on 3728 N Prince St., Clovis, NM 88101. ‘Community needs to feel secure:’ West Texas towns amp up security following Russian hackers infiltrating water systems Immediately following will be an event honoring first responders who handled the store fire, and recognition of ..read more

LYNN Co., Texas-- The Lynn County Hospital District was built in 1971, and most residents agree it could use some repairs. That’s why CEO of the Lynn County Healthcare System, Melanie Richburg, and others on the Lynn County Hospital District Board have fought for a bond for hospital renovations on the ballot. She told Everythinglubbock.com they’ve been working on this for about three and a half years. “The bond is for $23 millions,” Richburg said, “That allows us to secure a loan through USDA at 3.7% interest, so just on that $23 million and at 3.7% will save us about 30 million in interest ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) — Here is your updated forecast from the KLBK First Warning Weather Center: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT Thursday for Bailey, Castro, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Parmer and Yoakum County in Texas. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM CDT/8:00 AM to 10:00 PM MDT Thursday for Gaines County in Texas and Lea County in New Mexico. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM MDT Thursday for Curry and Roosevelt Coun ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas-- West Texas cities are learning how to combat cyber security threats after a Russian hacking group breached their water systems and facilities earlier this year.  Muleshoe and Abernathy confirmed to Everythinglubbock.com that its systems were hacked on January 18. Hackers attempted to breach Lockney and Hale Center water facilities but were unsuccessful. Don Provost, city manager of Abernathy, said although he was concerned when he first heard about the breach, he knew federal agencies were tending to the issue. Provost said videos were posted  ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) — Here is your updated forecast from the KLBK First Warning Weather Center: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT Thursday for Bailey, Castro, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Parmer and Yoakum County in Texas. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM CDT/8:00 AM to 10:00 PM MDT Thursday for Gaines County in Texas and Lea County in New Mexico. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM MDT Thursday for Curry and Roosevelt Coun ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Steven Koprowicz, a 22-year-old from New Jersey, is traveling to all 250 Texas counties and while he’s in each county, he is stopping for a few seconds to film a TikTok video of him freestyle dancing to a song of his choice. On Wednesday, April 24, Koprowicz made his stop in Lubbock County and EverythingLubbock.com caught up with him to see what dance he would do that time. He set his tripod up in front of a mural of Buddy Holly to film a dance to the song "Buddy Holly" by Weezer. Koprowicz said he’s making the road trip and videos “just for fun” before he starts working on h ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- One suffered moderate injuries after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday at the intersection of University Avenue and South Loop 289, according to the Lubbock Police Department desk. Street cameras showed one northbound lane was open at the intersection ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- A civil lawsuit that accused Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old during a team trip was dismissed on Tuesday, according to court documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com ..read more