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Children in a Lubbock daycare classroom playing with colorful magnetic building blocks, highlighting child care shortages across the South Plains.

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South Plains Has 21 “Child Care Deserts” — But Sure, Let’s Keep Cutting Funding

According to a new report from Children at Risk, the South Plains is running out…

lubbock-sucksOctober 7, 2025

Shoppers in a store aisle picking out school supplies as rising tariffs drive up prices on everyday items.

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Back-to-School Shopping Meets Trump’s Tariffs: Hope You Like $12 Binders

School supply shopping has always been a wallet-drainer, but thanks to Trump’s shiny new tariffs,…

lubbock-sucksAugust 23, 2025

Lubbock firefighters in turnout gear receiving a safety briefing outdoors before training exercise.

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Lubbock Firefighters to Lawmakers: You Can’t Cut Taxes and Still Expect Us to Put Out

The Texas Legislature’s latest bright idea, Senate Bill 10, aims to slash property taxes by…

lubbock-sucksAugust 22, 2025

Exterior of the Nelda Thompson Community Services Building, home to Lubbock Area United Way, on a sunny day.

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Bootstraps Are Expensive: Lubbock Nonprofits Struggle While Lawmakers Play Budget Games

The Lubbock Area United Way has been around for nearly 80 years, but lately its…

lubbock-sucksAugust 8, 2025

Cotton farmer Walt Hagood stands beside his truck in a dry Texas field, advocating for cotton over synthetic fibers amid rising fast fashion concerns.

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Texas Cotton vs. TikTok: Farmers Beg You to Stop Wearing Plastic Pants

Once upon a time, cotton was king in Texas. Now, thanks to Shein hauls and…

lubbock-sucksJuly 24, 2025

Lubbock City Council meets to discuss budget shortfall and hiring freeze in response to declining sales tax revenue.

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Lubbock Puts the Freeze on Hiring, But Don’t Worry—That Fountain Can Wait

Turns out Lubbock’s big spender habit has run into a little snag: sales tax revenue…

lubbock-sucksJuly 8, 2025

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Lubbock Proudly Mediocre: Ranks 169th in Best Places to Live List

In its annual report on the Best Places to Live in the U.S., U.S. News…

lubbock-sucksMay 22, 2025

TTUHSC Lubbock campus signage highlighting the nursing shortage and recruitment efforts in Texas.

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Happy Nurse Appreciation Week! Now Please Work 16 Hours With No Backup

Texas Tech’s Health Sciences Center used Nurse Appreciation Week to drop the cheery news that…

lubbock-sucksMay 7, 2025

Lubbock ISD building sign with Texas and American flags flying in the background under a blue sky.

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$290 Million Question: Will Lubbock Voters Fund Schools, or Just More Yard Signs?

Lubbock ISD wants voters to approve a $290 million bond to build three new elementary…

lubbock-sucksApril 28, 2025

High-voltage power lines and transmission tower against a cloudy sky, symbolizing rising electricity costs in Lubbock, Texas.

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Shocking News: Lubbock Pays the Most for Power in Texas

Congratulations, Lubbock—you’ve officially been crowned the worst city in Texas for energy affordability. According to…

lubbock-sucksApril 15, 2025

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South Plains Has 21 “Child Care Deserts” — But Sure, Let’s Keep Cutting Funding

Back-to-School Shopping Meets Trump’s Tariffs: Hope You Like $12 Binders

Lubbock Firefighters to Lawmakers: You Can’t Cut Taxes and Still Expect Us to Put Out

Bootstraps Are Expensive: Lubbock Nonprofits Struggle While Lawmakers Play Budget Games

Texas Cotton vs. TikTok: Farmers Beg You to Stop Wearing Plastic Pants

Lubbock Puts the Freeze on Hiring, But Don’t Worry—That Fountain Can Wait

Lubbock Proudly Mediocre: Ranks 169th in Best Places to Live List

Happy Nurse Appreciation Week! Now Please Work 16 Hours With No Backup

$290 Million Question: Will Lubbock Voters Fund Schools, or Just More Yard Signs?

Shocking News: Lubbock Pays the Most for Power in Texas

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