Matthew Watkins (left) and Senator Charles Perry (right). Image from screen capture of Texas Tribune live discussion. Texas is in trouble because it’s 20 years behind on water supply projects, […]
President Trump’s immigration policies cause concern in Lubbock, but Arrington says ‘rule of law’ must be restored
An undated photo from cbp.gov The federal government’s tougher stance on immigration since President Trump returned to power is causing ripples in Lubbock County. A small number of Lubbock residents […]
Cyberattack cost Texas Tech Health Sciences Centers $2 million, plus lost revenue, revealed after open records request
A cybersecurity attack against the Texas Tech Health Sciences Centers (HSCs) in Lubbock and El Paso last year cost $2 million plus an unknown amount in lost revenue, LubbockLights.com learned […]
Update: What’s happening to create this year’s Fourth of July parade, concert and fireworks?
Fourth on Broadway. Image from Scott Mann. Lubbock’s prep for the Fourth of July parade, concert and fireworks will start “galloping pretty quickly,” according to Jim Douglass, president of the […]
New Tech Terrace student housing project working with neighborhood, which appreciates communication but still has concerns
Proposed housing project on 19th St. west of University Ave., artist rendering The developer planning a 584-bed student housing project on 19th Street across from Texas Tech hopes listening to […]
Builders not fond of impact fees for new Lubbock roads, but mayor wants to know what would replace them
Upland Ave. near 34th St. Staff photo Mark McBrayer took office as mayor last year willing to get rid of impact fees – one-time payments covering part of the cost […]
Mayor ready to bring failed ordinance to address dangerous dogs back before city council
Shutterstock photo A failed proposal to address dangerous dogs will come back before the Lubbock City Council, said Mayor Mark McBrayer. The mayor and two council members spoke to LubbockLights.com […]
Lubbock man rearrested, accused of trying to fake urine test after former President Biden commuted his sentence – Sheriff Rowe calls former president’s actions ‘sinful’ on this, other cases
Dequan Deshawn Willard, image from Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Dequan Deshawn Willard was rearrested Friday, accused of trying to fake a urine test days after now-former President Joe Biden commuted […]
More charges filed in San Antonio related to FBI investigation of troubled Lubbock firm; one victim speaks about losing retirement savings
Brooklynn Chandler Willy, image from the “about” page of her website More criminal charges were filed last week against a financial advisor and radio host in San Antonio who had […]
City should not use lobbyists at state, federal levels, says Glasheen, but rest of council disagrees
David Glasheen does not believe the city should use lobbyists – a longtime practice, and he’s also against a recent city decision for three council members to direct lobbying efforts […]
Potential traffic mess at new Frenship high school resolved after Lubbock’s city manager brokers agreement
Frenship Memorial High School under construction. Staff photo. Frenship ISD and a local developer, Thomas Payne, reached a deal clearing the way for Frenship Memorial High School – still under […]
Illegal dumping in Lubbock alleys is one of the biggest complaints city gets – here’s what you can (and can’t) do about it
Debris left next to a dumpster in West Lubbock in September 2024. Staff photo. During a Coffee With the Mayor in December, people complained about illegal dumping in Lubbock’s alleys […]
What’s the status of road work impacting where you drive? We’ve got updates from big to small.
A construction zone at 19th and Avenue Q as seen in July 2024. Staff photo. Drivers may have noticed a big change recently in the construction zone on 19th Street […]
The Bruno House’s new owner keeps famous Ransom Canyon house in the family and wants to keep it forever
Inside the famous Bruno’s Steel House just before auction time. Staff photo. Lynna Bartosh is the new owner of the famous Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon – keeping it […]
City won’t lower number of pets, for now, after comments from concerned citizens
Two cats stare out of a window. Staff photo. The proposal to limit how many dogs and cats you can own in Lubbock was withdrawn at the last minute on […]
You can only have four total pets if Lubbock Council adopts reforms, which includes ending fence program
Image from Shutterstock. The number of pets you can have at home will be cut in half, if proposed reforms are approved Tuesday by the Lubbock City Council. An exception […]
