Artist rendering of the proposed Lubbock County Expo Center A deadline might be imposed to finish planning and fundraising for the proposed Expo Center or else Lubbock County might take […]
Author: James Clark
- James Clark is the associate editor of Lubbock Lights. He worked in radio, television and digital media for a combined total of more than 30 years. He was Director of Digital News Content at KAMC, KLBK and EverythingLubbock.com for nearly 10 years.
Deal proposed in Lubbock $82 million Mike Cox bankruptcy case could recover small portion for Ferrum participants
The Lubbock man who owes perhaps more than $82 million in his bankruptcy case agreed to give up nearly $500,000 in disputed property – which could have been a lot […]
City ponders legal action to shut down two hotels for criminal ‘nuisance’ issue
Two Lubbock hotels on Avenue Q might be forced to close depending on how far the city wants to go with legal action, spurred by hundreds of police calls. The […]
Judge relieves former owner of J. Ferg roofing of $21 million debt in ongoing bankruptcy case
JR Ferguson, foreground, from company video. Court record in background. A federal bankruptcy judge on Monday discharged the debts of John Roger “JR” Ferguson and his wife – meaning, he […]
One year later: Fentanyl is still a deadly problem in Lubbock. What’s changed? What hasn’t?
Pills smoked on tin foil. Image from TAG presentation by Sgt. Tony Williams Editor’s note: Last February, we published “High school salutatorian’s tragic death illustrates Lubbock’s deadly fentanyl epidemic.” The […]
Plans being discussed to move Expo Center downtown, paired with updated Civic Center; Expo leader still hopes it works on north Lubbock site
Artist rendering of combined expo center and civic center City and county officials are working with downtown business leaders to see if the Lubbock County Expo Center can be built […]
No more cheap water in Texas; Lubbock’s state senator wants billions invested for statewide water system
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 […]
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 […]