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Ryan Zink made January 6 prosecution central to unsuccessful congressional bid
Ryan Zink did not distance himself from his involvement in the events of January 6, 2021, while running for Texas’…
Jason Corley made lobbying reform, affordability central to congressional bid
Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley made inflation and the influence of lobbyists central themes of his unsuccessful 2026 campaign for…
Doctor, farmer and veteran Donald May ran for Congress as a ‘common citizen’
Dr. Donald May entered the 2026 race for Texas’ 19th Congressional District by presenting himself as a citizen candidate whose…
Faith and business shaped ‘Fat Matt’ Smith’s bid for Congress in West Texas
Matthew “Fat Matt” Smith entered the 2026 race for Texas’ 19th Congressional District with a campaign grounded in Christian faith,…
Texas Supreme Court leaves Corley in office for now as Precinct 2 dispute continues
The legal battle over who lawfully holds the Lubbock County Precinct 2 commissioner’s seat remains unresolved, although Texas’ highest civil…
Trey Newton put government budgeting experience at center of Precinct 2 campaign
The longtime political consultant and former state official argued that Lubbock County needed more disciplined spending, stronger oversight and a…
Justin Martin campaigned on budget cuts and calmer government in Precinct 2 bid
The Slaton businessman and former school trustee argued that Lubbock County needed tighter spending controls, better infrastructure planning and fewer…
Wesley Houck Made Leadership Central to His Campaign for Lubbock County Judge
The Wolfforth council member cited his move from Oregon, business experience and concerns about discord in county government as reasons…
Oncor Sues Lubbock and LP&L Over Ownership of West Loop Transmission Station
The lawsuit does not challenge every part of the proposed reliability project. It asks a court to decide whether LP&L…
Lubbock County Commissioners Advance $67 Million Expo Center Plan Over Judge’s Objections
The 4-1 vote authorized a new design and continued financial planning, but commissioners retained the ability to reject the project…