LUBBOCK, Texas -- A Lubbock man was driving South on the Loop when he noticed something he always sees driving by Camping World and knew he had to help, however he could. Robert Martin told EverythingLubbock.com, "I knew that I could not leave it there in the middle of the road to be driven over and just ruined even further." One person nearby captured the video of Martin on one of the busiest highways in town, picking up the torn flag from the road. STAAR not as daunting as its reputation suggests, Lubbock educator says As a veteran, Martin says the American flag holds so much meaning for him ..read more

LEVELLAND, Texas -- The City of Levelland announced on social media the retirement of Police Chief Albert Garcia ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The season for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is here, a time when the state's educational system takes the spotlight, eliciting both strong support and opposition for the standardized test. Many students and teachers do not favor the STAAR, with some parents opting their children out of it. Facebook groups such as 'Parents Against STAAR test in Texas' and 'Texans Take Action Against STAAR' have voiced concerns, saying the test covers material outside of the Texas curriculum. They argue it leaves kids feeling anxious for the exam and defeated if ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- On Thursday, Texas Tech University Head Football Coach Joey McGuire delivered the keynote address at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce's annual Community Prayer Luncheon. The press release said the luncheon is held in honor of the National Day of Prayer and provides an opportunity for local civic, academic, business and community leaders to come together to pray for our nation, state, city and families ..read more

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of May 2, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas -- A Lubbock grandfather who was accused of an unintentional shooting that led to the death of a teenager in Lubbock, Kimberly Hozempa, was sentenced on Thursday to shock jail time along with five years of community supervision ..read more

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from the morning of May 2, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang Center conducted an operation combatting "violent crime" that ended with 27 felony arrests and 193 grams of narcotics seized, according to a press release on Thursday ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas-- The City of Lubbock announced in a press release it is motivated to find summer intern candidates between the ages 17- 21. The internship with the city will be from June 3 to July 19, said the release. Additionally, the program will offer diverse opportunities for applicants to explore positions in either the field services program or the office staff program.   ‘God told me to’: Lubbock tattoo artist helping clients with self-harm scars Candidates who are selected for one of the programs and successfully completes the internship program will have the opportunities t ..read more

PAMPA, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - After three days of investigative hearings in Pampa during the first week of April, the five-member Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires released its initial report on Wednesday, which focused on the recent weeks-long outbreak of devastating wildfires across the High Plains. In the 43-page long initial interim report, the investigative committee discussed the history and causes related to the February-March wildfires that scorched the Texas Panhandle and High Plains region, which contributed to the deaths of at least three people and thousands of cattle ..read more

HOBBS, N.M.-- The City of Hobbs Parks and Open Spaces Department announced in a press release it will celebrate Kids to Parks Day on May 18.  Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated at four beautiful locations with a fun-filled day of water and beach games, summer snacks and sports. The community wide event will be held at City Park, Heizer Park, Del Norte Park and Harry McAdams park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., said the release.   ..read more

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of May 2, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas -- A woman accused of sex trafficking a missing Lubbock teen, Sarah Gonzales, 25, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison, federal court records obtained on Thursday showed. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported the teen went missing from her Lubbock home on November 28, 2022. The victim was taken to Odessa with Cameron Phifer, 24, Bianka Vega, 22, and Deryan Thomas, 32, and the group taught her how to be a prostitute. They later trafficked her in Carlsbad, New Mexico. ‘God told me to ..read more