Coronavirus Update: Lubbock officials hope to slow spread so local hospitals not overwhelmed when COVID-19 comes

This exercise is expected to last from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLAINVIEW, Texas — On Wednesday, the City of Plainview reported three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Hale County, according to a press release from the City of Plainview. Hale County now has a total of 45 active cases, 60 recoveries, five deaths and 110 total confirmed cases, the press release said.

Woodrow VFD will use the grant to purchase rescue equipment.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Representatives for Garth Brooks announced on Wednesday that Lubbock will be added to the list of cities for a drive-in movie theater concert. About a week ago, Brooks announced he will perform live on June 27 – to be seen by audiences at drive-in theaters all over the nation. The updated list […]

Good morning, we are halfway through the week! Tune in to KLBK to see your mid week news and a full forecast! Here are some of our top headlines for this wonderful Wednesday: COVID-19: City of Lubbock reports new daily record of 61 cases. Lubbock Cheesecake Factory dining room closed, city confirms concerns over COVID-19. […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Municipal Court opened Monday after being closed since late March. Jodi Timms said she had traffic tickets she received right before the city issued its closure of the court. She said she’s glad it’s back so she can pay in person. “Having them on my record and not being able […]

Warm weather remains, with a few shots at some rain

Here is the latest update on the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from the City of Lubbock.

SLATON, Texas — Slaton High School canceled its summer sports workouts for the remainder of the week after multiple athletes tested positive for COVID-19, Slaton football head coach and athletic director Lawrence Johnson confirmed to EverythingLubbock.com on Tuesday. Johnson said he found out about the positive tests late on the night of June 9. In […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — On Tuesday, the Lubbock County grand jury indicted a Wolfforth man for indecency with a child. The case began after a 15-year-old girl confronted her mother about being sexually assaulted by the mom’s ex-boyfriend, according to court records. The woman’s ex-boyfriend was identified as Marcus Louis Garza, 40. The girl told her […]

LUBBOCK, Texas– EverythingLubbock.com confirmed with the City of Lubbock on Tuesday that a South Lubbock restaurant closed its dining room due to COVID-19 concerns. Multiple viewers reached out to EverythingLubbock.com because they were concerned that The Cheesecake Factory, located 6014 Slide Road, may have been exposed to the virus. However, the city could only confirm […]