Thursday, December 29 2011 8:06 PM EST2011-12-30 01:06:55 GMT
Here are the most popular stories from KCBD.com from 2011. To submit your own suggestion for the most interesting, most important, or most entertaining story of the year, please participate in our Facebook poll.More >>
A truly rare dust storm hit the South Plains area on October 17. KCBD registered a 74 MPH wind gust when the front hit, and the dust wall was 8,000 feet high. More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 11:55 PM EDT2012-05-22 03:55:36 GMT
Some parents are devastated that they missed their child's graduation. They tried to attend the ceremony - they just couldn't get in. Capitol High's graduation appeared to have as many people outsideMore >>
Some parents are devastated that they missed their child's graduation. They tried to attend the ceremony - they just couldn't get in.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:50 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:50:40 GMT
Police said they busted a drug ring after a 4-month investigation that led to the arrests of six people and confiscation of over 14 kilos of cocaine worth more than $1 million.More >>
Police said they busted a drug ring after a 4-month investigation that led to the arrests of six people and confiscation of over 14 kilos of cocaine worth more than $1 million.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:56:40 GMT
According Derek Ponamsky to LSU has picked up a much highly touted quarterback. Hayden Rettig, a 4-star recruit from Los Angeles, picked LSU over Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boston College, Cal,More >>
Hayden Rettig, a 4-star recruit from Los Angeles, picked LSU over Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boston College, Cal, Miami, Rutgers, UCLA, Vanderbilt and more.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-05-22 15:50:17 GMT
Zachary Police seized six garbage bags full of pot and a baby bottle filled with codeine following a routine traffic stop.According to reports, Terrence Whiten, 21, was initially pulled over for speedingMore >>
Police seized a baby bottle filled with codeine and six garbage bags full of pot following a routine traffic stop. It was the biggest marijuana seizure in the department's history. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:05 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:05:44 GMT
The rush is on to apply for the State's new school voucher program. It is an opportunity for parents to place their children into a school that is not failing, but the spaces in the schools are limited.More >>
The rush is on to apply for the State's new school voucher program. It is an opportunity for parents to place their children into a school that is not failing, but the spaces in the schools are limited.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:09:34 GMT
the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says a trustee walked away from the Central substation on Gurney Road. Raymond Ballard was arrested in April on cocaine possession. He is not considered dangerous,More >>
the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says a trusty walked away from the Central substation on Gurney Road.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:46:39 GMT
The fire that sparked at a chemical plant Monday is out. Crews are on the scene removing the cylinders not affected by the blaze and testing the ones that were.More >>
The fire that sparked at a chemical plant Monday is out. Crews are on the scene removing the cylinders not affected by the blaze and testing the ones that were.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-05-22 16:18:44 GMT
Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya.More >>
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) -
A wall of dust and high wind swept across the South Plains Monday night, felling trees, disrupting power lines and starting wildfires.
Some Lubbock households were still without power as LP&L linemen concentrated their efforts on lines that need significant repair. LP&L reports that 40 linemen were out working Monday night and they hope to have all service restored by Tuesday morning.
City of Lubbock street crews placed barricades around town, blocking areas where power lines were down and posed a danger to motorists. These areas include:
2300 Broadway Avenue
1100 Main Street
Idalou Road and E. Erskine
4913 48th Street
42nd Street & Avenue A
E. 10th Street & Vanda
Ave K between 13th-14th Streets
Lubbock police report that all traffic signals affected by the storm are now operational.
High winds snapped power lines and ignited wildfires in Garza County. County officials report that as of 10 p.m. all fires are under control and U.S. 84 is now open to traffic.
Winds caused roof damage across the South Plains and damaged aircraft at Chaparral Airport, lifting one fire station training aircraft completely off its front wheels, pointing its nose toward the sky while it was still on the ground.
The City of Lubbock activated its Emergency Operations Center and issued a warning across the city, advising travelers to avoid driving unless it was absolutely necessary.
The National Weather Service reported winds up to 74 mph during the storm.
Stay with KCBD NewsChannel 11 for further weather updates and damage reports.
A fire station training aircraft (donated by FedEx) broke free of its tethers and came partially off the ground.
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