KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Articles: April 7, 2020

April 7
Lubbock ISD discusses the transition to online learning WBB coach Cayla Petree leaves South Plains College for Gulf Coast State Atlanta Humane Society takes kittens to visit closed Georgia Aquarium Coronavirus in the US: Here’s what happened Tuesday United Supermarkets helping you bring the Easter Bunny into your home Rocking Paw hosting a socializing boot camp for your pups ‘Zoom-bombing’: What it is and how to prevent it from happening during your next call Reports: Country artist John Prine dead at 73 after battle with COVID-19 Teacher of the Week goes to… Susan Lewallen TTU K-12 providing more than eLearning programs with creative and interactive learning activities Make an Easter Bunny bow with local artist Jackie Cruse Carpet Tech goes above and beyond to keep our community safe Court allows Texas to ban most abortions during virus crisis City: 51% confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lubbock are associated with nursing homes Companies across the U.S. work to combat COVID-19 any way they can Shots-fired call leads to short police chase, one gunshot victim Texas military: COVID-19 is a ‘different type of event’ than other deployments Telehealth offers solution to rural healthcare concerns amid COVID-19 outbreak Lawmakers worry that rural hospitals could be overwhelmed if faced with outbreak Athletes already qualified for Tokyo Games get to keep spots Dr. Fauci: ‘We need to put our foot on the accelerator’ to see an end to COVID-19 pandemic Georgia senator sends private jet to bring stranded Florida cruise ship passengers home Attorney’s offices nationwide tasked with investigating coronavirus scams Exclusive: Dr. Fauci explains what’s next for the U.S. in the coronavirus battle Concerns about housing crisis after coronavirus Laredo weeks away from administering new test kits, might forbid family outings COVID-19 has led to fewer illegal crossings at the border, DHS officials say Americans head home on ICE deportation flights returning from Central America TTUHSC confirms fifth COVID-19 case in student population Couple opens coffee shop in Wolfforth amid coronavirus pandemic Young Lubbock artist spreading optimism with chalk art April 7, 2020 Evening Forecast Wife watches virus-stricken husband die from a distance United Family stores to limit guest counts Local restaurants struggling, trying to stay open East Texas nurse helps family connect after mother contracts COVID-19 City of Lubbock reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, 17 new recoveries First confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Dickens County Tuesday Watch, Lubbock update on COVID-19 after 3 stores listed as exposure sites Police in Texas arrest teen who claimed she was intentionally spreading coronavirus City: Possible COVID-19 exposure sites at 3 Stripes store locations President Trump pledges additional $250B in small business relief, attacks WHO over coronavirus pandemic Lubbock Police warn of COVID-19 related scam Texas Democratic Party sues Gov. Greg Abbott, others to demand vote-by-mail election 5-year-old Texas boy dies after being shot in head while making TikTok videos on balcony South Carolina police officers rescue ducklings from drain, reunite them with momma duck Lowe’s to close all stores, facilities for Easter to give workers ‘much-deserved’ day off State inspection showed problems at Whisperwood long before recent COVID-19 deaths City of Tulia calls for Shelter-in-Place Reports: US agent leads police on high-speed chase in Mexico Three fatally stabbed at Knoxville truck stop, suspect shot and killed Texas father asks daughter to makeshift prom KLBK Midday Weather April 7, 2020 NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll of 9/11 attacks Solid Waste Services modifying service hours for Good Friday Texas Supreme Court extends postponement for landlord eviction notices to April 30 LPD requests public’s help in March 12 drive-by shooting investigation City of Tahoka confirms case of COVID-19 Abbott orders all Texas state parks to close Call for Entries: Lubbock Music NOW 2020 WATCH: Police dept. uses eerie siren from ‘The Purge’ to signal start of coronavirus curfew ‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling says she’s recovered from coronavirus symptoms CIS of the South Plains continues to support students, community during COVID-19 Disney launches FREE website with a new ‘Frozen’ Olaf Series Hoarding not the only reason for toilet paper shortage Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with seniors in isolation Jeep hits house in Central Lubbock, police arrest juveniles VIRTUAL CLASS: Become a storm spotter with National Weather Service Covenant Medical Group Opens COVID-19 Drive-Thru Screening Clinic in Wolfforth KAMC HD Weather Webcast April 7th, 2020 KLBK AM Weather April 7, 2020 Survey: People working from home are neglecting personal hygiene Two workers at same Walmart store die of coronavirus