Karin McCay

Lubbock

Anchor and Health Reporter at KCBD-TV (Lubbock, TX)

Articles

Annual Lubbock Great Strides Walk coming up later this month

1 week ago | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Here’s an event to put on the calendar for later this month. The Great Strides Walk is May 17 at Buddy Holly Park. That is the largest national fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive disease that mainly affects the lungs. The walk brings families and supporters together to raise money for research to find a cure. Scientists are getting closer all the time, at least finding ways for patients to live much longer and more normal lives.
Beloved veteran Phil Crenshaw remembered for his faith, humor

1 week ago | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Sad news. We’ve lost a man who was perhaps the most recognized veteran in this area. Phil Crenshaw was on the first South Plains Honor Flight in 2012. He was 90 then and we’ve been following his birthdays and other milestones ever since. Nearly 100 veterans went on that first flight to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor. Phil was the chaplain on the trip.
CMN Hero Darren Echols celebrates 30 years

2 weeks ago | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - This was a special day for Darren Echols, a CMN hero for 30 years. Darren celebrated turning 30 on Thursday night, despite many challenges that began when he was born, 10 weeks early. “At UMC which saved his life in NICU.
Healthwise: Texas Roadhouse hosts annual Children’s Miracle Network Administrative Professionals luncheon

3 weeks ago | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Roadhouse isn’t regularly open for lunch but it was today and it was busy. The Texas staple hosted its annual Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser, beginning at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.Before the lunch crowd arrived, everyone gathered outside the restaurant for new instructions. See, this time, some miracle kids joined the event wearing their superhero capes, ready to hear the gameplan, literally, for playing games before lunch.
Understanding your emotion over the death of the Pope

3 weeks ago | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Millions worldwide are grieving the death of Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church who suffered a stroke and heart failure yesterday morning. Traditionally, his passing marks the beginning of a period of nine days of mourning. Today, Italian officials paid their respects by viewing his body in a wooden casket in the Casa Santa Maria chapel in the Vatican City. Tomorrow, his body will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing there.
TTU medical students remember the early days at 50-year reunion

1 month ago | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - You could say Friday night’s event at Texas Tech was 50 years in the making. The class of ‘75 at the Texas Tech School of Medicine made their way to a very different looking campus from where they first went to medical school in the 1970s. There is a picture of the class of ‘75 in front of Drane Hall near 15th Street and University. Andy Hansen was one of the students in that class. He remembers, “In 1975, the medical school was Drane Hall. It was a dorm.
From Floydada to NYC: Boy finds love for music playing piano inside donut shop

Jul 9, 2024 | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

FLOYDADA, Texas (KCBD) - For years, cars have been lining up to get warm donuts in the drive through at Texas Donuts - a local shop in Floydada. But some residents are figuring out that if you want more than just a morning treat - it’s worth the effort now to step inside and be amazed. What looks like a sleepy little donut shop will leave people in shock when they see and hear what’s inside. It’s a family owned business and 12-year-old Henry has been helping around since he was four.
'Dancing UPS Guy' writes book to help fight depression

Jul 3, 2024 | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Did you know that a Lubbock man is an influencer on TikTok with several million followers? They all know him as the “Dancing UPS Guy.”Russell Butler will be the first to tell you, “I am a UPS guy who likes to spread love, joy and light.”You can’t help but smile when you watch him do what he loves to do, which is dance. But there’s a much bigger reason we are focusing on him in this Healthwise segment.
Don't believe these skin cancer myths; free screening available May 18

May 15, 2024 | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in this country and melanoma is the most common cancer in young adults. When caught early, it is highly treatable. if you’re worried about a certain spot on you or someone you love, an upcoming event could be lifesaving. We went to the Dermatology Clinic at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and found a woman waiting to see the doctor.
Understanding allergy medications and what they can do

May 1, 2024 | kcbd.com | Karin McCay

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - May is Allergy Awareness Month. Even if you never had a problem growing up with allergies, Dr. James Tarbox, an allergist and Texas Tech physician, says it can sneak up on you. “While we see a lot of allergies in kids who grow up with, you know, runny nose, itchy eyes, some food allergies, you have some percent of the population really don’t develop allergies until your 20s or 30s or even older,” Tarbox said.