Texas Tech professor doubts Lubbock will land a hyperscale data center
Texas Tech’s Kassandra McQuillen doubts Lubbock will land a hyperscale data center. Her students’ Panhandle visits reveal questions about water, electricity and community priorities.
Tepper weighs in: Republican wins send Lubbock delegation back to an uncertain Austin
In a candid interview, Carl Tepper shares his take on the Texas House speakership, possible changes to committee assignments and how relationships with Democrats could help Lubbock get things done.
‘A Perfect Storm’: An Expert’s Analysis of Democrats’ Election Sweep
Lubbock political strategist Mike Stevens says voters without a history of participating in party primaries were the driving force behind Tuesday’s sweeping Democratic victories across Texas.
Final results
Just the numbers: Lubbock County and West Texas election returns for races with 100% reporting. Unofficial results; certification pending.
Democrats win control of U.S. Senate
AP race calls give Democrats a Senate majority; control of the U.S. House remains uncalled.
Hinojosa defeats Abbott
Gina Hinojosa will become Texas’ first Latina governor. AP reports her victory; Abbott conceded Tuesday night.
Election results
Follow unofficial Lubbock County election results, from early voting totals to Election Day updates, with race-by-race coverage from Lubbock Lights.
City council to discuss raising $25-a-month pay, city manager’s performance and data center safeguards
Should Lubbock council members earn more than $25 a month? Take our reader poll and read David Bruegel’s comments on council pay, the city manager’s performance and data center safeguards.
Early voting tops total ’22 turnout, what voters must know for tomorrow
Lubbock County’s 80,977 early voters topped the entire 2022 midterm turnout. Haven’t voted? Here’s where to go Tuesday and what to bring.
Trump packs Lubbock’s Civic Center as two sisters find a community in the crowd
Local media reports estimated 15,000 people lined up around the Civic Center, with about 5,000 getting inside. Sisters Kim Owens and Laura Survant spent hours getting to know people who…
Records request yields one complaint since Parrish took office
Lubbock Lights sought complaints covering Parrish’s tenure since January 2019. The county produced one employee email chain after withdrawing its request for an attorney general ruling.
Stolen Los Hermanos Familia trailer recovered, but equipment missing and damaged
Los Hermanos Familia has recovered its stolen trailer, but missing equipment and significant damage leave the nonprofit facing replacement costs.
Trump rally update: Attendees urged to review security rules
Signs and banners are prohibited, all attendees face screening, and small clear bags require security approval at Tuesday’s Trump rally in Lubbock.
Gov. Abbott coming to Lubbock for October 30 get-out-the-vote event
A source close to the governor’s office confirms Abbott’s planned Lubbock visit. An invitation lists an October 30 event at The Funky Door.
Corley says his text to Hance led to his “illegal” removal from Precinct 2 seat
Corley shares his text to Kent Hance and calls his removal illegal. Lubbock Lights examines the dates, Parrish’s testimony and Texas law.
18 years of work, gone in a blink: Thieves cut through security at Lubbock nonprofit
Los Hermanos Familia is seeking Flock camera footage after a trailer packed with family fishing equipment disappeared from the nonprofit’s own storage property.
Update: Trump’s Lubbock rally moves to 6 p.m.; doors open at 2:30
Trump will speak at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.; the program begins at 4:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Lubbock turnout trails key Texas counties
Lubbock County recorded 17,490 voters in the first two days, trailing participation rates in Williamson and Travis counties. Havard reports no major ballot-access issues.
How to sign up for Trump’s October 27 Lubbock rally
Archived registration information for Trump’s October 27 Lubbock rally. The event has concluded; an update links readers to our report from the Civic Center.
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