Bolton Oil Change, coming soon, 6605 Milwaukee Avenue Bolton Oil Change is adding two more locations since LubbockLights.com broke the story in July of the company returning to Lubbock after […]
Part of the reason we’re named Lubbock Lights honors ‘51 UFO mystery; here’s the story of how answer died with investigator
Edward Ruppelt (foreground) images of Lubbock Lights incident (background) Edward J. Ruppelt said he knew what caused the 1951 Lubbock Lights but took the secret to his grave because of […]
We celebrate our first birthday with impressive growth and a year of filling gaps in local news coverage
Lubbock Lights is a year old this month. We have a lot to celebrate: Our website page views have grown 45 percent from our first six months to our second […]
‘I didn’t understand why it could only be a guy’ … 50 years ago, Anne Lynch became first woman Masked Rider at Texas Tech
Anne Lynch, the first female Masked Rider, salutes the Will Rogers statue. Courtesy photo. Editor’s Note: This football season marks the 50th anniversary of Anne Lynch becoming the first women […]
How many times is Proposition A on your ballot in Lubbock? Four Prop A issues ‘could confuse people’ – we explain all four
Yard signs, both in favor of Prop A, are for different issues (sometimes) on the same ballot. Staff photo. In the November 5 election, Lubbock County voters will decide Proposition […]
Why has Lubbock’s debt neared $1.8 billion? We explain the why and how in detail
The Lubbock City Council recently approved $66 million of debt for the Lake 7 water project – part of an estimated $251 million in debt for that and related projects. […]
‘How much lipstick can we put on the pig?’ Roosevelt voters to decide on bond funding new elementary school and junior/senior high renovations
A small crowd attended the informational meeting of the Roosevelt ISD on an upcoming bond election. Staff photo. Roosevelt ISD superintendent Dallas Grimes sat down with LubbockLights.com to discuss the […]
Improved bond rating will help Wolfforth save money as it works to keep up with growth
Wolfforth Welcome sign, Donald Preston Drive (82nd Street) and Marsha Sharp Freeway. Staff photo. Wolfforth needs to triple its water infrastructure if it wants to stay up with growth projections. […]
Famous steel house near Lubbock up for auction, asking price $1.59 million but bidding starts at $250,000
Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon at sunset in this 2017 photo taken by Lubbock Lights Editor Terry Greenberg The famous Bruno Steel House, looking something like a spaceship peering […]
Why is Loop 289 down to one lane at Indiana, when will it be done? (And it’s one of ten bridge maintenance projects)
Entrance lane to South Loop 289 closed on westbound frontage road west of University Avenue. Since October 2, driving on the South Loop or streets below it hasn’t been fun […]
New appraisal district board member wants every-other-year valuations; school districts have serious concerns
A new member of the Lubbock Central Appraisal District board wants to change annual appraisals to every other year – saying it will cut down on protests in a county […]
Voters will soon decide if they want to keep improving Lubbock roads; here are details on all 7 projects
Heather Keister during a Prop A press conference at Monterey High School (photo by Samuel Ortega) The group promoting the Lubbock road bond – Proposition A on the November ballot […]
Reactions differ to FAFSA disaster among Texas Tech, Wayland Baptist and Lubbock Christian as students struggle with federal aid system
Screen capture of FAFSA web page (foreground), Texas Tech campus (background) Four years ago, Congress ordered a simpler version of the FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid used […]
Two opportunities next week to celebrate Buddy Holly … party to launch high-end book, songwriter’s concert
Image provided by Lubbock Entertainment Performing Arts Association How much would you pay for the leather-bound book “Words of Love” about Lubbock legend Buddy Holly signed by the legendary Roger […]
J Ferg founder JR Ferguson files for bankruptcy, lists more than $20 million in debts mostly related to his business
JR Ferguson, screen capture from company video The founder of J Ferg Roofing (and related companies), John Roger “JR” Ferguson, filed for bankruptcy along with his wife in late August […]
Expect long lines for voting in Lubbock and Lubbock County in November, but more poll workers would help
Lubbock County voters may have to wait in line to do their civic duty in the upcoming election, even though there will be more voting places. The challenge now is […]
