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…
Lubbock Police Search for Missing and Endangered 14-Year-Old Girl
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a 14-year-old girl who has been classified as missing and endangered. According to an alert issued by Lubbock police, Jzae Madrid was last seen at approximately 6 a.m. Monday, July 27, in the 8600 block of 10th Place in west Lubbock. Police provided the following description:…
Two Men Face $2.7 Million Bonds Each in Lubbock-Area Card-Skimming Case
LUBBOCK, Texas — Two men accused of installing card-skimming devices at stores across West Texas face bonds totaling at least…
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…
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…
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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 is seeking a role in Iran’s political transition. LUBBOCK, Texas — Before Reza Pahlavi became one of the most visible opponents of Iran’s Islamic Republic, he was a 17-year-old military…
Lubbock County Expo Center advances, but financing remains tied to private-funding conditions
The county’s oversight board required the private Expo Center organization to secure donations or financing before the county issues approximately $32 million in revenue bonds. LUBBOCK, Texas — Plans for the long-delayed Lubbock County Expo Center have moved closer to financing and construction, but county officials have not offered an…
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 had become too difficult to balance. LUBBOCK, Texas — Brayden Rose’s resignation from the Lubbock City Council has led to a special-election runoff that will determine who completes the remainder…
Sell’s experience-first campaign defeats Enriquez’s grassroots bid in District 19 runoff
Certified results ended Matt Smith’s recount deliberations before Tom Sell won the Republican nomination with more than 64% of the vote. LUBBOCK, Texas — Tom Sell’s emphasis on agricultural policy experience and relationships across West Texas ultimately prevailed over Abraham Enriquez’s populist, pro-Trump campaign in the Republican race for Texas’…
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 and the changing identity of the Texas GOP. Shooter, who led the county party from 2020 through 2024, offered his analysis after the March primary sent several statewide and local…
Lubbock County game room lawsuit remains pending after temporary order expands operating hours
A lawsuit challenging Lubbock County’s revised game room regulations remains unresolved, but a temporary court order has already blocked two of the restrictions targeted by the business that filed the case. El Fronteriso and its owner, Eric Thompson, sued the county in March 2026, alleging commissioners exceeded their legal authority…
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 charges stemming from an investment-fraud investigation. Willy, 46, admitted to six counts of wire fraud and one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering,…
Prospective juror jailed after repeatedly disrupting Lubbock child-abuse jury selection
A 71-year-old Wolfforth woman was held in contempt of court and taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center after repeatedly saying she would not listen to information about child sexual abuse during jury selection. H. Lee Brucato was one of 98 prospective jurors summoned to the 140th District Court for…
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 Election Day voting centers. Registered Lubbock County voters could cast ballots at any of 35 countywide voting centers during the Republican and Democratic primary elections on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.…
Game room owner sues Lubbock County; temporary court order eases new restrictions
A Lubbock County game room owner followed through on his threat to sue the county after commissioners sharply reduced operating hours and imposed additional requirements on the businesses. Eric Thompson, owner of El Fronteriso in southeast Lubbock County, filed the lawsuit in March 2026. He is asking a court to…