Nicole Lopez
Lubbock ISD Adopts New Framework for Future School Closures and Consolidations
The district’s new process uses enrollment, building utilization and per-student spending to identify campuses for review while giving families earlier…
Lubbock Expo Center Proposal Advances, Sending North-Side Plan to County Commissioners
The LGC endorsed a redesigned $67 million venue at North University Avenue and Loop 289, but questions remained about private…
Former Lubbock Family Sued Biden Administration Over Palestinian Aid and ‘Pay-to-Slay’ Claims
Editor’s note: The lawsuit was filed in 2022. After surviving two dismissal attempts, it ended in a settlement with the…
Lubbock County Candidates Face Questions About Taxes and Employee Pay at Forum
Candidates for county judge and two Commissioners Court seats outlined different approaches to salaries, infrastructure spending and property taxes. Candidates…
Lubbock Christian University and Louisiana School Clash Over ‘LCU’ Trademark
Editor’s note: The lawsuit described below was dismissed in 2024 without a decision on whether Louisiana Christian University’s use of…
Jordan Rackler made taxes and Expo Center central to successful Precinct 4 campaign
The Lubbock County commissioner defended his fiscal record and support for the long-planned event center while asking voters for another…
Why Lubbock Constantly Needs Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Lubbock’s city government depends on hundreds of residents who volunteer their time to help shape decisions involving transportation, public health,…
Lubbock’s Marijuana Initiative Raised a Bigger Question: Could the City Override Texas Law?
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock residents earned the opportunity to vote on a proposal limiting arrests and citations for misdemeanor marijuana…