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Proposed Expo Center operator already familiar with Lubbock – has business ties to Texas Tech
If all goes to plan, a company already familiar with Lubbock and Texas Tech will operate the proposed Expo Center at North Loop 289 and North University Avenue.
Mac Davis statue approved by Council vote, funded by North Overton TIF
The City Council approved a Mac Davis statue – to be funded by the North Overton Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone.
Lubbock’s police, fire agreements praised, but come with price tag
Lubbock officials think their new 6-year agreement with firefighters makes Lubbock Fire Rescue either the premier fire department in Texas or at least close.
Daily Ledger Fri Sep 11
Oak View Group picked to run the proposed Expo Center — it already runs the Texas Tech Club
Planning and Zoning delays its data center rules, fearing a de facto ban
Lubbock health director Katherine Wells wins statewide immunization award
Health inspections: Bombshell's cited for 50 violations; three fast-food spots score clean
Estacado blanks Snyder 61-0 on Thursday Night Throwdown
Trump and Vance close the GOP's Dallas convention on the $5,000 dividend
South Korea's $22.6 billion Texas power plant leads a $350 billion U.S. pledge
Boards this week
- Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees Finance/Operations Committee Meeting
- Abernathy ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
- Electric Utility Board (LP&L) Regular meeting (anticipated)Anticipated from the body's regular pattern (3rd Tuesday (regular meeting)); not confirmed — agenda not yet posted.Anticipated Body’s page
- Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization (Policy & Technical Committees — city portal) Regular meeting (anticipated)Anticipated from the body's regular pattern (3rd Tuesday (Transportation Policy Committee)); not confirmed — agenda not yet posted.Anticipated Body’s page
Capitol Tracker Texas Legislature
- Senate Natural ResourcesSenate Natural Resources public hearing September 21 on interim charges including Ensuring Responsible Renewable Energy Decommissioning. Matched: Kevin Sparks, wind turbine, renewable, decommissioning, oil and gas.
- House Energy ResourcesHouse Energy Resources public hearing September 14 on interim charges including Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Produced Water. Matched: produced water, Railroad Commission.
- House State AffairsHouse State Affairs public hearing September 14 on interim charges including Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery; Strengthening Interoperable Communications. Matched: local government.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Lubbock History Quiz. Check out the previous quiz questions here.
