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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…
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Abuelo’s March bankruptcy plan would erase current investor stakes; amended proposal awaits court review
Existing owners were offered the opportunity to buy preferred shares, but the terms were not final and may have changed in a subsequent filing. LUBBOCK, Texas — A bankruptcy reorganization plan filed by Lubbock-based Abuelo’s would cancel existing ownership interests without compensation while allowing those investors to put new money…
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…
How Texas Tech’s Carol of Lights Drone Spectacle Came Together—and Nearly Got Grounded
LUBBOCK, Texas — Hundreds of illuminated drones transformed the night sky above Texas Tech University into a moving display of Red Raider traditions during the 2023 Carol of Lights. What spectators could not see was how close the ambitious production came to being canceled. The full-length, choreographed drone show was…
Why Lubbock’s Playa Lakes Look Packed With Geese Even as Winter Numbers Decline
Warm weather and drought kept many migratory birds farther north, while limited water concentrated those reaching Lubbock in urban lakes. Lubbock’s playa lakes appeared unusually crowded with Canada geese during the winter of 2025–26, but wildlife specialists said the packed shorelines created a misleading impression. The total number of migratory…
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…