The phrase “third rail” in politics means an issue so hot that addressing it could be damaging to staying in office. The classic national example is Social Security. This week, […]
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.
Lubbock’s brick streets have been protected since 1982, right? Not anymore
Historic brick streets, 20th Street near Boston Avenue Mary Crites, an architect in Lubbock, found out Monday that Lubbock’s historic brick streets lost their legal protection last year. She said […]
City hopes new system can cut down how long we wait for lights to change
When you wait for a light at 50th Street and University Avenue – and many others – traffic engineers are watching nearly 4 miles away on the 6th floor of […]
What’s latest on 19th Street, Avenue Q, 114th Street, Woodrow Road and Loop 88? Read all about it
Corner of 19th Street and Avenue Q Recently, some of you on Facebook asked about specific road projects that have – how do we say this politely? – tested the […]
What roads will be funded in Lubbock if November’s bond passes? We have a list
On November 5, Lubbock citizens are expected to vote on a new road bond with a price tag of possibly $163 million – but that number may change. What will […]
Internet says Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge will expand to 7 million acres; but it’s not true
Sandhill Cranes come into Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge for the evening in 2021. In late June, Facebook posts claimed the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge would expand from almost 6,500 acres […]
Going forward, Lubbock’s major street projects planning to be five lanes, not seven. Why? Money’s one reason
114th Street west of Quaker Ave as seen in November, 2023 As Lubbock grows and adds more traffic, the city’s future road projects will usually be five lanes, not the […]
Update on Downtown Lubbock Park, which when finished, should help downtown’s ongoing comeback
Image from downtownlbk.us Decades back, downtown Lubbock was the place to be with department stores Hemphill-Wells and Dunlap’s and movie theaters the Lindsey and Clifton. Ongoing efforts to bring downtown […]
When Lubbock changes what you or your neighbors can do on a property, do you want to know by mail?
Alex Scarborough at City Council – image from city livestream The city is about to make 76 tweaks to what people can and can’t do to their property, and you […]
New Lubbock mayor says memo seeking council support on issues not violation of Texas Open Meetings Act because he hadn’t taken office
Mark McBrayer after taking the oath of office, image from screen capture of video from the City of Lubbock New Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer said he didn’t violate the Texas […]
As school design must consider active shooters, architects and educators have to consider many other kinds of threats, emergencies
Artist rendering of new school in Uvalde from uvaldecisdmovingforward.org School safety. Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Parkland, Columbine come to mind. But for the people who design and operate schools, school safety […]
Texas Tech former data manager sues, saying he was fired in retaliation for discovering mistake; university says firing valid, wants case tossed
Image of Nicolas Valcik from United States Ju-Jitsu Federation website (Valcik is listed as a member of the federation.) A few months ago, Dr. Nicolas Valcik sued Texas Tech University, […]
These boots were made for world history, and they came from Lubbock, Texas
Image of Willie Lusk Jr., courtesy of city website (boots in the background from Lubbock County Historical Commission Facebook page) Willie Lusk is a name you likely don’t know but […]
Realtor settlement in Missouri promises cheaper commissions, but may not have as much impact in Texas because of how it treats buyer’s agents
A home for sale in the Tech Terrace Neighborhood of Lubbock A legal settlement in Missouri this year promised to make real estate commissions cheaper nationwide for people buying or […]
Does Lubbock suffer a shortage of doctors and how does that affect people?
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, courtesy image If you’ve had a problem finding a doctor or a long wait to see one, there’s a reason. Lubbock and West Texas struggles […]
Furry pals or furry scourge? Are prairie dogs Lubbock’s worst best friend?
Prairie Dog Town in Lubbock Lubbock has a conflicted relationship with prairie dogs. The city celebrates the cute, furry critters on its website and for almost 90 years at the […]