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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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 seeking three Lubbock County offices faced pointed questions about employee compensation, elected officials’ raises and the county’s ability to maintain aging facilities without collecting additional property-tax revenue. The discussion came…
Lubbock County Judge Candidate Sued Over Credit Card Debt, Says Old Business Account Caused Mix-Up
LUBBOCK, Texas — Wells Fargo filed a lawsuit against then-Lubbock County judge candidate Wesley “Wes” Houck, alleging that he owed more than $16,000 on a credit account. Houck said the debt came from an old business card he did not realize remained unpaid and that he arranged to resolve the…
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 “LCU” infringed Lubbock Christian University’s trademark. Two Christian universities in neighboring states became involved in a federal legal dispute over three letters: LCU. Louisiana College, which operates under the name…
Meurer Takes Precinct 2 Fight to Texas Supreme Court as Corley Seeks Reimbursement for Legal Bills
LUBBOCK, Texas — Mark Meurer asked the Texas Supreme Court to return him to the Lubbock County Commissioners Court as the legal battle over who was entitled to represent Precinct 2 entered another phase. At the same time, Commissioner Jason Corley submitted approximately $12,000 in private legal bills to Lubbock…
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 term. Jordan Rackler entered the 2026 Republican primary asking voters to judge him by two of the most consequential issues of his first term: property taxes and the proposed Lubbock…
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, zoning, utilities, parks, housing and economic development. Because the city operates dozens of boards and commissions—each with multiple positions, fixed terms and different membership requirements—recruiting qualified volunteers is a continuous…
Texas Tech Looked to Proposition 5 for Research Growth—and a Boost to Lubbock’s Economy
Editor’s note: This article reflects the Proposition 5 debate in October 2023 and includes the measure’s eventual outcome. Texas Tech University stood to receive millions of dollars for research under a proposed state endowment that supporters said could also strengthen Lubbock’s broader economy. Texas voters considered the proposal—listed as Proposition…
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 possession, but city leaders warned that voter approval might not make the policy legally enforceable. The proposal, called the Freedom Act Lubbock, would have directed Lubbock Police Department officers not…