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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 Sat Sep 12
City of Post is under a boil-water notice after a pressure loss
Abbott honors Lubbock deputies hurt in the 2025 I-27 bridge crash
Two Lamesa ISD employees arrested in a records-deletion investigation
Pickup driver killed in a Friday morning collision with a semi in east Lubbock
Firefighters and Tech ROTC cadets climb 2,071 steps to mark 25 years since 9/11
Amarillo marks 25 years since 9/11 at the war memorial and Pantex
Shallowater stuns No. 5 Canadian as Week 3 wraps across the South Plains
Boards this week
- 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.
