Welcome to Lubbock Lights, an independent local news and information platform serving Lubbock and communities across the South Plains.
Our mission is simple: to keep our community informed through accurate, relevant, and engaging local journalism. We cover the stories that affect everyday life in Lubbock while also looking for important issues, people, and events that may not receive enough attention elsewhere.
Our Purpose
Lubbock is a growing and diverse community with stories worth telling. Lubbock Lights was created to provide readers with meaningful local coverage and a clearer understanding of what is happening around them.
From local government and public safety to education, business, agriculture, community events, and regional developments, we aim to make important information accessible and easy to understand.
We also pursue stories that other local media outlets may not be covering or may no longer have the resources to investigate.
What We Cover
Our coverage focuses on Lubbock and the wider South Plains, including:
- Local government and public policy
- Crime, courts, and public safety
- Education and schools
- Business and economic development
- Agriculture and rural communities
- Health and community services
- Local events, culture, and entertainment
- People making a difference in the community
- Breaking news and important regional developments
Our goal is not simply to report what happened, but to explain why it matters to the people who live and work here.
Our Editorial Commitment
Trust is essential to local journalism. We are committed to accuracy, fairness, transparency, and responsible reporting.
We verify information using credible sources, provide appropriate context, and seek relevant viewpoints when covering disputed or sensitive matters. News reporting is kept separate from opinion and promotional content.
If we make a significant factual mistake, we will work to correct it promptly and transparently. You can learn more about our reporting practices by reading our Editorial Guidelines.
Meet Our Team
Nicole Lopez writes about rural communities, local businesses, and the people shaping life across Lubbock and the South Plains. Her reporting focuses on presenting useful local information in a clear and approachable way while highlighting stories that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Meliza Aguilera covers community news, education, local events, and issues affecting families throughout the Lubbock area. She is committed to accurate, thoughtful reporting that helps readers better understand the people and developments influencing their community.
Ash Petrie reports on agriculture, farming, environmental issues, and rural life across West Texas. Ash aims to explain complex subjects in an accessible way while sharing the experiences of farmers, producers, businesses, and residents throughout the South Plains.
Thomas Smith covers local government, public safety, courts, and major developments affecting Lubbock residents. His work focuses on verified information, appropriate context, and straightforward reporting that helps readers understand why a story matters.
David Moreno writes about business, economic development, community affairs, and the people contributing to Lubbock’s growth. His reporting highlights local challenges and accomplishments while keeping readers connected to important developments across the region.
Independent Local Journalism
Lubbock Lights makes editorial decisions independently. Advertisers, sponsors, political organizations, businesses, and outside interest groups do not control our news coverage.
Any sponsored, promotional, or paid content published on our website will be clearly identified so readers can distinguish it from independent journalism.
Serving Lubbock and the South Plains
We believe strong local journalism helps create a better-informed and more connected community. Our work is guided by the interests and concerns of the people who call Lubbock and the South Plains home.
We welcome story ideas, corrections, questions, photographs, announcements, and feedback from our readers. Community members often know about important stories before anyone else, and your input can help us identify issues that deserve greater attention.
Contact Us
Have a story idea, correction, question, or community announcement?
Please visit our Contact Us page to reach the Lubbock Lights team. We value your feedback and appreciate your support for local journalism.
Thank you for reading Lubbock Lights—shining a light on the stories that matter to Lubbock and the South Plains.
The Lubbock Lights Team