Crime
Smith Unit Guard Takes a “Career Research” Trip to the Other Side of the Bars
In today’s episode of Lubbock’s Best and Brightest, we meet 19-year-old Jo’Brian Liendo. Jo’Brian was a correctional officer at the Smith Unit in Lamesa, but…
Lubbock’s Most Wanted: The Man Who Forgot His Car Was Snitching on Him
It’s 2:30 a.m. in Lubbock. Most of us are either dreaming of a world without…
West Texas Justice: Where It Only Takes 30 Years and Three Different Crime Scenes to Almost Get a Conviction
It’s been eight years since 20-year-old Jeannie Quinn was found hanging in the Abilene woods…
Hub City Small Business Success Story: Local Meth Ring Finalizes Long-Term Residency at Federal Resort
Lubbock is world-renowned for its dust storms, its potholes, and its relentless commitment to keeping…
Bulk Savings, Bulk Threats: Sam’s Club Now Offering a 24-Pack of Aggravated Assault
Nothing says “Lubbock weekend” quite like a trip to the Marsha Sharp Sam’s Club to…
Spur 327: Where the Speed Limit is a Suggestion and Beer Bottles are Co-Pilots
Welcome to another episode of “Why We Can’t Have Nice Things in the Hub City.”…
Family Values: Justin Aleman Gets the ‘Lubbock Discount’ on a Double Homicide
Ah, Mackenzie Park. The crown jewel of Lubbock where you can enjoy a picnic, watch…
Shallowater Band Director Moves Up from Local Creep to Federal Felon
Just when you thought Shallowater’s reputation for “family values” couldn’t get any more tarnished, Joseph…
The Hub City’s Favorite Game: Jurisdictional Hot Potato (feat. A 3/4-Ton Truck)
Welcome to Lubbock, where the only thing flatter than the landscape is the police department’s…
Cleanup in the Bathroom: Local Man Thinks Amigos Stalls are a Dating App
Because Tuesday afternoons in Lubbock aren’t depressing enough, 29-year-old Judah Hew decided to spice up…