A Central Lubbock woman posted a plea to her neighbors on social media just before Halloween. Don’t blow your leaves into the street. Inevitably, they end up in her yard. […]
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.
Former Lubbock family suing Biden Administration, claiming it’s funding ‘pay-to-slay’ Palestinian terrorism
This story at a glance A law named in honor of a Lubbock man is meant to stop American aid from funding terrorism in Israel. Taylor Force was stabbed and […]
For homeowner south of New Home with unreliable water, options are expensive; new law may help others in future
In August 2022, Chad Raines made a half million dollar investment into a house just south of New Home, south of the Lubbock-Lynn county line. “Love the school, love the […]
New homes in New Home foretell Texas water disaster
New Home, just south of the Lubbock County line, is an example of a coming crisis in Texas, State Senator Charles Perry told Lubbock Lights. The mayor of New Home […]
Lubbock Christian University, Louisiana school battle over LCU trademark in federal court
Since July, Lubbock Christian University has been in a legal fight over its initials, LCU. Louisiana College sued Lubbock Christian in federal court – seeking the right to use the […]
Which beer goes best with chicken fried steak? We ask ‘beer evangelists’ in Lubbock
Chicken fried steak and beer. If we caught your attention, please join us on a unique Lubbock journey. Lubbock Lights pondered a story for this day – Chicken Fried Steak […]
Why Lubbock constantly needs people to serve on boards, commissions
Karen Mitchell and Mary Gerlach volunteered to find volunteers. Lubbock relies on volunteers to serve on boards and commissions shaping public policy and finding people has not been easy. The […]
If you’re frustrated waiting to drop off a stray animal at Lubbock’s shelter, there’s a way to help
Lubbock residents might wait two weeks or more to drop off stray pets at the Lubbock Animal Shelter, which will accept strays only by appointment. There is something that would […]
Tech waiting for voters to approve new state endowment aiding university — and Lubbock’s economy
Lubbock and Texas voters can give Texas Tech a piece of a new $4 billion endowment and also boost Lubbock’s economy as early voting in the November election is now […]
Current, former owners of 50th Street One Guy From Italy waging legal food fight
A popular Lubbock restaurant known for pizza slices and calzones is a legal battleground between the current and former owners with a new restaurant acting as the sticking point. One […]
Big changes coming to help Lubbock’s serious mental health issues
Lubbock has a mental health problem. “If someone has a problem and they’re having a short-term mental health crisis, what do we do with them?” asked Mayor Tray Payne recently. […]
Why improvements to dangerous Woodrow Road have been delayed, also increasing costs
Before and after school, Woodrow Road looks like rush hour in Austin or Houston – long lines of cars inching along – and improvement is not going to happen […]