Lubbock Data Center Opponents Say Petition Has Reached Signature Goal
LUBBOCK, Texas — A citizens group seeking a temporary halt to new data center projects in Lubbock says it has collected enough petition signatures to advance its proposal, although the signatures must still be verified by city officials. Citizens of Lubbock Against Data Centers announced Monday that more than 2,400 people had signed its petition. Organizers previously identified 2,410 valid…
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Suspect Arrested After Fatal Assault at Central Lubbock Motel
LUBBOCK, Texas — A man has been arrested on a murder charge following the death of a 60-year-old who was found critically injured outside a motel in Central Lubbock. The victim was identified as Arnold…
Sorsby’s court victory over NCAA proved temporary; quarterback will sit out 2026 after leaving Texas Tech
A judge initially cleared Brendan Sorsby to play under strict conditions, but the quarterback later dismissed his lawsuit and was denied entry into an NFL supplemental draft. LUBBOCK, Texas — A legal fight that briefly…
Expenses rising higher than expected revenue has city looking at challenging budget for fiscal 2026-27
City officials say specialized expenses—such as emergency vehicles, road materials and public-safety facilities—are increasing much faster than tax and fee collections Lubbock officials are preparing for a difficult 2026-27 budget process as modest revenue growth…
Lubbock County Judge Candidates Clash Over Leadership, Growth and Spending
Curtis Parrish defended the county’s record and planning efforts, while challenger Wesley Houck argued that division and unclear priorities were slowing progress. The two Republican candidates for Lubbock County judge presented sharply different assessments of…
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Lubbock likely to delay Civic Center tax vote until 2027
City leaders say they need firmer construction costs, operating projections and a clearer financing plan before asking voters to approve…
Facebook restores The806er two days after removing popular Lubbock page
The suspension prompted an intense local debate over the page’s reporting practices, misinformation, platform moderation and free expression Facebook restored…
Lubbock approves zoning change and land sale for proposed youth sports complex
The Forge plans a 60,000-square-foot facility near 104th Street and Milwaukee Avenue, while developers say direct access to Milwaukee could…
Anti-data-center meeting turns confrontational as mayor defends need for business tax revenue
LUBBOCK, Texas — A community meeting opposing large-scale data centers ended tensely after an audience member shouted and used profanity…
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Neugebauer pauses Fermi proxy battle, but Texas Tech-linked Project Matador still faces major decisions
Toby Neugebauer has suspended his campaign to overhaul Fermi Inc.’s board, temporarily ending a public struggle over control of the company developing a massive energy and artificial-intelligence campus on land connected to the Texas Tech University System. The decision stops Neugebauer’s current effort to collect shareholder authorizations for a special…
Most speakers at Lubbock data-center meeting call for ban or moratorium
LUBBOCK, Texas — Roughly 500 people attended a special Lubbock City Council meeting on large-scale data centers, with an overwhelming majority of speakers urging city leaders to prohibit the facilities or pause their development instead of attempting to regulate them. The July 7 meeting at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center…
Perry warns Lubbock ISD over library books; district says its review process follows Texas law
LUBBOCK, Texas — A disagreement over books in Lubbock Independent School District libraries has become a test of whether Texas’ newest library law goes far enough—or whether lawmakers will return to Austin seeking stricter controls. State Sen. Charles Perry told Lubbock ISD trustees at their June 25 meeting that some…
Lubbock County approves $1-a-year Expo Center lease in split vote, but control questions remain
The 3-2 decision advances financing for the north Lubbock venue, although two county officials warned that the agreement provides no simple way to exit during its initial 27-year term. Lubbock County commissioners approved a long-term lease for the proposed Lubbock County Expo Center on a 3-2 vote, advancing the public-private…
Growing data-center interest prompts Lubbock mayor to seek public input before setting rules
Nearly 500 people ultimately attended the city’s large-scale forum, where most speakers opposed the projects and officials presented possible restrictions on water, noise, zoning and power generation. Mayor Mark McBrayer called for a large public meeting after learning that several high-power developments were considering the Lubbock area, arguing that the…
Fermi power struggle widens as ousted CEO blames Texas Tech regent Cody Campbell
Company filings confirm that the Texas Tech University System demanded Neugebauer’s removal from executive positions, but they do not establish his claim that Campbell personally directed the decision. A fight for control of Fermi America has drawn Texas Tech University System Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell into an increasingly…
Lubbock County game rooms fall from 45 to 23 as tougher rules reshape industry
Permit revocations, failed renewals and voluntary closures have reduced the number of operating locations, although a pending lawsuit has temporarily blocked parts of the county’s amended ordinance. The number of permitted game rooms operating in Lubbock County has fallen by nearly half since last summer as stricter regulations, permit actions…
Judge freezes Joshua Allen-linked business assets as receiver pursues recovery for Ferrum investors
The temporary injunction preserves interests in more than 35 companies, but it does not yet transfer or sell them—and it does not guarantee restitution. A San Antonio judge has temporarily barred Joshua Allen and two Allen-linked entities from selling, transferring or otherwise disposing of interests in dozens of businesses, preserving…