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One Chase, Two Wrecks: Lubbock Still Found a Way

Late Saturday night around 10:47 p.m., an LPD officer attempted to stop a reportedly stolen…

January 19, 2026
Bird droppings covering a public bench and sidewalk near University Avenue in Lubbock, highlighting an ongoing nuisance from roosting grackles.
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Central Lubbock Declares War on Birds, Immediately Loses Ground

A Central Lubbock business owner has discovered that her biggest obstacle to running a salon…

January 17, 2026
Canadian goose standing alone on a sidewalk in Lubbock, appearing lethargic and unwell amid local avian flu concerns.
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Lubbock Discovers New Hobby: Touching Diseased Geese Anyway

If you’ve noticed an alarming number of birds around Lubbock acting like they just lost…

January 17, 2026
Members of Congress stand at a U.S. House podium during a press conference promoting an affordability-focused economic agenda, with American flags and a sign reading "Making the American Dream Affordable Again" in the background..
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“Reconciliation 2.0”: Lubbock Congressman Discovers Groceries Are Expensive, Blames Everyone Else

Lubbock’s own Congressman Jodey Arrington took to a Washington press conference this week to announce…

January 16, 2026
Map showing Zoning Case 3548 in northeast Lubbock, where hundreds of acres of farmland are proposed to become an AI data center while residents are told it’s basically just a quiet concrete box.
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AI Wants to Move to Lubbock, Immediately Asks for Water, Power, and 936 Acres of “Trust Us”

Lubbock’s latest civic identity crisis involves a proposed hyperscale AI data center slated for northeast…

January 16, 2026
Mugshot of James Lucas Johnson, 38, federally indicted after Lubbock County pursuit; charged with meth distribution and firearms violations.
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Six Minutes, One Meth Deal, and 21 Years Later: Lubbock’s Fastest Route to Federal Prison

James Lucas Johnson, 38, has officially turned a short hotel-room meth deal into a 21-year…

January 16, 2026
Booking photo of Lavarius Scott in connection with a Lubbock afterhours club shooting case.
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Afterhours Club, Aftermath Justice: Lubbock Hands Out Light Sentences Like Party Favors

In the latest episode of Only in Lubbock, Lavarius Scott pleaded guilty this week to…

January 16, 2026
Mugshot of Alejandro Nunez-Beltran, a man accused of child sexual abuse in Lubbock, Texas, facing a $750,000 bond and an immigration hold.
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Five Years Later, a $750K Bond, and an Immigration Hold — Lubbock’s Justice System Finally Checks Its Watch

According to EverythingLubbock, Alejandro Nunez-Beltran, 32, is now facing an additional charge of sexual abuse…

January 16, 2026
Mugshot of a Lubbock man arrested after allegedly vandalizing a construction site with ‘666’ graffiti and attempting to run over workers, shown in front of the Lubbock County Detention Center.
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‘666,’ Spray Paint, and a Pickup Truck: Just Another Calm Morning in Lubbock

Early Tuesday morning, while most of Lubbock was busy pretending nothing ever happens south of…

January 16, 2026