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Four Texas Tech alumni piloting Texas Army National Guard aircraft will perform a homecoming flyover and visit UMC Children's Hospital patients before Saturday's game against Arizona State.

Lubbock Police Department needs emergency dispatchers. These folks answer the call when residents need help most, staying calm while guiding first responders to the scene.

As a freeze watch approaches Lubbock and West Texas, local drivers must prepare their vehicles. Experts recommend inspecting tires, checking antifreeze, testing car batteries, and verifying heaters before freezing temperatures hit.

Finally, Lubbock's hitting that sweet spot where a fireplace and fuzzy socks actually make sense again.

Turns out asking women about their reproductive plans is just as rude as it sounds, and it needs to stop.

Ragweed pollen is spiking in Lubbock right now, and it's triggering some seriously uncomfortable headaches for allergy sufferers across the area.

As Texas Tech prepares to face Arizona State for Homecoming 2026, a look back at Red Raider football history since 2000 reveals a surprising 54% win rate across 26 homecoming matchups.

TxDOT has scheduled overnight lane closures along US 87 at FM 41 south of Woodrow from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday. Drivers should plan for delays and follow posted detours as crews install new bridge decking.

Lubbock's violent crime is down 29 percent over the past year, even if the crime map makes it look worse than it actually is.

After surveying over three thousand miles of Texas roads, wildlife experts are giving hunters the green light for a promising season ahead.

You've probably judged someone for losing it over something small. Chances are they're carrying way more than you realize.

Lubbock residents complain about older kids trick-or-treating, but those teenagers could be doing way worse things on Halloween night.

Lubbock gets hit by tornadoes more often than you'd think. Here's what you actually need to do to stay safe.

West Texas drivers keep their vehicles loaded with layers, sunscreen, and dust protection because the weather here refuses to cooperate.

Lubbock's got a chocolate spot that puts those waxy mass-market bars to shame with creamy, velvety pieces worth savoring.

TxDOT is seeking feedback from local cyclists on the new Lubbock District Bicycle Plan. The proposed updates span multiple counties to improve road safety, and riders can submit input via an online map survey through Nov. 6.

Lubbock just celebrated the movers and shakers keeping our community thriving. Six standout businesses and individuals earned recognition for their impact.

Grand Central Station Antiques occupies the old Lubbock Bowling Club building, and the history runs deeper than you'd expect.

TxDOT is celebrating its mapping site's 20th anniversary with a new "Phantom Layer" featuring haunted spots across Texas. In Lubbock, the historic Lubbock Cemetery—home to Buddy Holly's grave—made the official list.

On Chad Hasty's birthday, KFYO and Texas Tech's Free Market Institute highlight ways to support the Chad Hasty Memorial Scholarship, empowering future leaders in political science and economics with $1,000 awards.

Lubbock's beloved pumpkin trail is back this fall, but Mother Nature just changed the game plan. Check before you go.

Those Western movie tumbleweeds you picture rolling across dusty plains actually show up most in winter, not summer. Right now, they're already piling up around town.

Seven local breweries brought the Oktoberfest spirit to Spirit Ranch on Sunday, complete with German food and live music for the whole family.

One man was killed and another injured during a late-night East Lubbock shooting on October 11. Police found 28-year-old Delton Lewis dead inside his vehicle. The suspect remains at large as police continue investigating the crime hotspot.

St. Joseph's bringing back two days of German food, live music, and community spirit to Slaton this October. Mark your calendar now.

The City of Lubbock is mourning former District 5 Councilman Randy Christian, who passed away in hospice care at age 74 following a lifelong battle with cancer.

Need quick cash before the new year? Retail and shipping companies across Lubbock are actively hiring seasonal workers right now.

Trey Lucero turned a childhood obsession with unusual animals into a thriving exotic pet business right here in Hale Center, just north of Lubbock.

Starting a home compost pile in Lubbock is easier than you think. Learn the four simple ways to compost, including vermicomposting, and discover which common food scraps you should never throw into your bin.

A Lubbock customer's damaged pizza delivery raises a tough question: who's really responsible when third-party apps sit between you and your favorite restaurant?