Adam D. Young

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam D. Young

Two people were injured and a Lubbock police K-9 is dead after the dog escaped from its handler's backyard and was shot during an encounter with civilians early Saturday in southwest Lubbock. The Lubbock Police Department is actively investigating what it described as an incident involving one of its K-9s, who escaped from its handler’s backyard and was later involved in a dog attack that injured two citizens in south Lubbock, according to a statement from Lubbock police.

2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam D. Young

The award-winning annual Lubbock Arts Festival is returning this weekend for its 47th year in the Hub City. The Lubbock Arts Festival - presented by United Supermarkets - was recently named “Best in Texas” for the fourth consecutive year by the Texas Festivals and Events Association, according to a news release from the Lubbock Arts Alliance. The 2025 theme, “reNEW!”, celebrates sustainability in the arts, featuring artists who transform recycled and found materials into unique works of art.

2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam D. Young

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2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam D. Young

A child is dead after a reported shooting Wednesday evening in east Lubbock. The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting that was reported about 5:21 p.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of East Bates Street, according to a statement from police. Upon arrival, officers located a child at a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken by EMS to University Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.

2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam D. Young

Police have identified a 37-year-old man who died after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by an SUV Thursday evening in north Lubbock. Richard Cisneros died at University Medical Center shortly after the crash that was reported about 8:07 p.m. Thursday on Slide Road just south of 4th Street, according to a statement from Lubbock police.