Remember when summers in Lubbock meant cannonballs, chlorine hair, and actually having a city pool to cool off in? Yeah, that ended in 2024. Now, the pools are closed, the city’s broke, and the mayor’s office can’t even be bothered to give residents a polite brush-off. Mayor McBrayer and most of the council ghosted reporters, leaving Councilwoman Christy Martinez to explain why we should all be grateful for a splash pad and a dream.
Martinez floated the idea of a “Quality of Life” bond, the same kind that built community centers and pools back in the 70s. Translation: maybe in another decade or two, we’ll get something shiny and new—assuming residents are willing to cough up more cash. Until then, enjoy watching your kids run through sprinklers or fight over the one functional splash pad, because that’s as good as it’s going to get.
Also, let’s not forget the city’s $5 million budget shortfall, hiring freezes, and delayed projects. Pools? Please. Lubbock can’t even figure out livestreaming a council meeting without blaming “network issues.”
So, the future of swimming pools in Lubbock? About as bright as your lawn in August—brown, dry, and better off not thinking about it.
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