Crime
Lubbock Man Beats Pregnant Woman With Brass Knuckles, Gets 12 Years and a Gold Star for “Taking a Plea”
In the latest episode of As the South Plains Turns, Henry Mena will spend the next dozen years in state prison after admitting he beat…
Another Day in Lubbock: Child Predator Gets 25 Years and a Spot on the Registry Forever
A Lubbock man named Anthony Barboza pleaded guilty this week to two counts of aggravated…
Two Shootings, One Avenue Q, Zero Chill: Lubbock’s January Got Off to a Very On-Brand Start
Early on January 6, Lubbock police were called to the 600 block of Avenue Q…
Paging Dr. Nope: Lubbock Jail Drug Smuggling Comes From… the Medical Staff
In a twist absolutely no one had on their bingo card (except maybe the inmates),…
Two Lubbock Men, One Internet Connection Too Many: Yet Another Grim Reminder That This Town Needs More Than Thoughts and Prayers
Lubbock kicked off 2026 by reminding everyone that while we can’t agree on bike lanes…
Siri, Call 911—Because Apparently That’s the Only Adult in the Room
According to court documents, a violent home invasion in Slaton ended in an officer-involved shooting…
New Year, New Meth, Same Old Lubbock: Man Allegedly Fires Gun Indoors, Everyone Pretends Nothing Happened
Lubbock rang in the New Year the only way it knows how—by turning a domestic…
“You’re Leaving in a Body Bag”: Lubbock’s Latest Reminder That Red Flags Are Apparently Optional
According to court records, 45-year-old Lorenzo Robles was finally arrested this week for an assault…
Illegal, Deadly, and Predictable: Lubbock Welcomes 2026 With Fireworks and a Funeral
Lubbock police say an 18-year-old man was killed on New Year’s Day after a fireworks…
Another Press Release, Another Dead Teen: Clovis Once Again Asks for Tips After the Fact
On Monday afternoon, Clovis police responded to a 911 call about a 15-year-old boy suffering…