Who owns the alley behind your home? Not everyone agrees. You have to take care of it. But you don’t control it, and – short of the city’s permission – […]
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UMC, Hobbs using technology to spot guns, prevent tragedies
(Image provided by ZeroEyes) Police officers at University Medical Center got an alert about someone at the hospital with a gun. It was a prison guard. There was no emergency. […]
Chief prosecutor wants to know if Lubbock voters can say ‘no’ to some marijuana laws
Sunshine Stanek wants the Texas attorney general to tell her if Lubbock voters approve a marijuana initiative in May, would it stop police from enforcing misdemeanor laws. She asked for […]
Storage wars: Twin Lubbock brothers battle in court again
(Image: Affordable Storage in Lubbock) Twin brothers David and Michael Postar – who own dueling storage businesses all over Lubbock – are battling each other in two new lawsuits, and […]
Lubbock admits blame for explosion destroying family’s house but pays fraction of the damage
Empty lot where a house used to be in the 3300 block of 89th St. Lubbock fully admits blame for a 2022 house explosion. Despite the admission and property damage […]
More than just age and disrepair led Lubbock to replace most public pools with splash pads for summer 2024
(Image above provided by City of Lubbock) Lubbock has not quite gotten out of the swimming pool business, but this summer it’s getting close. The city will replace the pools […]
If the Tech drone show amazed you at Carol of Lights, here’s a look at how it came together and how it almost did not happen
(Image above, courtesy of Texas Tech) The crowning moment in the celebration of Texas Tech’s 100th birthday was a first for Lubbock – a full-length choreographed drone show during the […]
Lubbock citizens to vote on marijuana initiative, but city leaders wonder if it’s legal
(Photo above: Adam Hernandez speaks to local media after a City of Lubbock press conference concerning marijuana.) Lubbock voters will decide if police should enforce misdemeanor marijuana laws. However, local […]
Blowing grass clippings or leaves into street violates Lubbock ordinance, but people do it
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]