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Austin Hughes, owner of Thunder Sun Homes, smiling in a suit while standing against a brick wall in Lubbock, Texas.

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Thunder Sun’s Bankruptcy Gets Tossed Again, Because Apparently the First Red Flags Weren’t Red Enough

In a move that shocked absolutely no one who’s been paying attention, a federal judge…

lubbock-sucksDecember 16, 2025

Wide view of the Lubbock City Council chamber during a public meeting, showing council members seated at the front and a few attendees in the audience.

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Ken Paxton Investigates Lubbock’s Finances, Because Someone Has to Look Responsible in Austin

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching a statewide investigation into nearly 1,000 cities (yes,…

lubbock-sucksDecember 9, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks into a microphone and gestures during a press event discussing his property tax proposals.

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Abbott Promises to Abolish School Taxes — Because Math and Reality Are Just Suggestions

Greg Abbott’s latest campaign pitch is basically the political equivalent of promising free ice cream…

lubbock-sucksDecember 9, 2025

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Thunder Sun Files for Bankruptcy… Again, Because the First One Was Apparently Just for Fun

Thunder Sun Inc. has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, after the first one…

lubbock-sucksDecember 9, 2025

Trump speaking at his desk in the Oval Office while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stands behind him during an announcement about federal support for farmers in 2025.

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Trump Promises Farmers $12 Billion… to Fix Problems Trump Created. Yee-haw!

In the latest episode of I Hate Socialism Except When I Need It, Trump proudly…

lubbock-sucksDecember 8, 2025

Business owner at a laptop looking concerned after Texas removes most companies from the HUB certification program.

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Texas “Helps” Small Businesses by Booting 97% of Them Out of Support Program

In a plot twist no one asked for, Texas’ acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock approved thousands…

lubbock-sucksDecember 8, 2025

Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie speaking onstage with a microphone during a televised event.

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Latinos Say Trump’s Second Term Made Everything Worse — Shocked Pikachu Face Not Included

A new Pew survey says Latino pessimism is hitting record levels, which is remarkable considering…

lubbock-sucksNovember 24, 2025

A large group of cattle crowded around a feed trough on a Texas ranch, illustrating the impact of drought and shrinking U.S. cattle supplies.

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Tyson Shuts Down Beef Plant, Ranchers Blame Drought, Trump Blames Everyone, and Nebraska Just Blames Tyson

Tyson Foods is closing its massive beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, a facility that employs…

lubbock-sucksNovember 22, 2025

Close-up of a hemp plant with frosty buds and drying leaves at Caprock Family Farms in Lubbock.

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Lubbock Outlaws Chill Vibes, Local Business Owner Shocked to Learn Texas Still Hates Fun

Jennifer Garza, who runs CBD American Shaman in Lubbock, just found out that Congress and…

lubbock-sucksNovember 21, 2025

Close-up of the United Supermarkets storefront sign in Lubbock, Texas.

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United Supermarkets Cuts 126 Jobs—Because Even Your Grocer Isn’t Safe in This Economy

United Supermarkets filed a WARN notice saying it’ll be chopping 126 jobs at its Lubbock…

lubbock-sucksNovember 21, 2025

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Thunder Sun’s Bankruptcy Gets Tossed Again, Because Apparently the First Red Flags Weren’t Red Enough

Ken Paxton Investigates Lubbock’s Finances, Because Someone Has to Look Responsible in Austin

Abbott Promises to Abolish School Taxes — Because Math and Reality Are Just Suggestions

Thunder Sun Files for Bankruptcy… Again, Because the First One Was Apparently Just for Fun

Trump Promises Farmers $12 Billion… to Fix Problems Trump Created. Yee-haw!

Texas “Helps” Small Businesses by Booting 97% of Them Out of Support Program

Latinos Say Trump’s Second Term Made Everything Worse — Shocked Pikachu Face Not Included

Tyson Shuts Down Beef Plant, Ranchers Blame Drought, Trump Blames Everyone, and Nebraska Just Blames Tyson

Lubbock Outlaws Chill Vibes, Local Business Owner Shocked to Learn Texas Still Hates Fun

United Supermarkets Cuts 126 Jobs—Because Even Your Grocer Isn’t Safe in This Economy

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