Nicole Lopez
Judge dismisses former Texas Tech official’s whistleblower retaliation case
The ruling did not determine whether university data were accurate. It found that the former employee’s internal reports did not…
Ferrum receiver seeks repayment from investors who received more than they put in
Sixty-five former investors were offered a discounted settlement or the opportunity to contest the receiver’s claims in court. The recovery…
Ferrum associate Brooklynn Willy pleads guilty to 10 federal counts; Allen and Cox face August trial
Willy is scheduled for sentencing in September, while Lubbock businessmen Joshua Allen and Michael Cox have pleaded not guilty and…
From Reese pilot trainee to exiled opposition figure: Reza Pahlavi’s Lubbock past and vision for Iran
The former Iranian crown prince lived in Lubbock during the revolution that overthrew his father. Nearly five decades later, he…
Brayden Rose steps down from Lubbock City Council as District 4 voters choose successor
Rose cited his son’s increasing care needs and said his responsibilities as a father, husband, business leader and council member…
Former Lubbock GOP chair’s runoff analysis highlighted divide between party establishment and insurgent candidates
Former Lubbock County Republican Party Chairman Cole Shooter viewed the May 2026 primary runoffs as tests of incumbency, party loyalty…
Ferrum affiliate Brooklynn Willy pleads guilty to 10 federal charges; forfeiture and restitution remain pending
Brooklynn Chandler Willy, a former San Antonio financial adviser connected to Lubbock-based Ferrum Capital, has pleaded guilty to 10 federal…
Where Lubbock County residents voted in the March 3, 2026 primary elections
Editor’s note: The March 3, 2026 primary elections have concluded. This article is retained as an archival guide to the…
Lubbock’s Gulrez Khan made congressional term limits the focus of his U.S. Senate campaign
Lubbock healthcare executive Gulrez “Gus” Khan entered the 2026 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate arguing that many of Washington’s…
Lubbock County narrows game-room protections as lawsuit alters new operating-hour limits
Lubbock County has tightened its regulation of game rooms, limiting operators’ ability to retain grandfathered status after ownership changes, permit…