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

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Lubbock Professional Firefighter’s Association speaks out against SB10 in second special legislative session

There were quite a few bills in the second special legislative session for the state…

lubbock-sucksAugust 22, 2025

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Systems online again after cyber-attack hit City of Lubbock

On Tuesday, the City of Lubbock said all systems were online following a "malicious code"…

lubbock-sucksAugust 19, 2025

New housing development in Lubbock as city council eliminates impact fees, sparking debate over funding for road construction.

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Lubbock City Council votes to reduce all impact fees to zero sparking debate

On Tuesday, the Lubbock City Council voted to reduce all impact fees to zero. Impact…

lubbock-sucksAugust 15, 2025

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City provides update on city network, online systems

The City of Lubbock has provided an update on the network issues on Tuesday, according…

lubbock-sucksAugust 13, 2025

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City of Lubbock evaluating potential security concern after IT issues Tuesday

The City of Lubbock was dealing with network issues on Tuesday, affecting its website. The…

lubbock-sucksAugust 12, 2025

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

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Amid financial uncertainty, who is advocating for West Texas nonprofits?

Lubbock Area United Way is a nonprofit that organizes local partners, provides support and resources…

lubbock-sucksAugust 8, 2025

Empty Clapp Pool in Lubbock, Texas, under yellow umbrella during summer closure.

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What is the future of swimming pools in Lubbock?

With city pools being shut down in the summer of 2024, many Lubbock residents, especially…

lubbock-sucksJuly 31, 2025

Crowd enjoying a live music performance under string lights at the First Friday Art Trail in Lubbock, Texas.

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Lubbock City Council Members approve continuation of funding for local art programs

City council members met Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics including the continuation of…

lubbock-sucksJuly 22, 2025

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

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Lubbock freezes hiring, delays projects to offset $5 million budget shortfall

Lubbock city leaders are tightening the budget after sales tax revenue came in lower than…

lubbock-sucksJuly 8, 2025

Screenshot of a website interface labeled "Online Public Records," highlighting issues with public access to Lubbock County court documents since 2021.

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Why has county been ‘out of compliance’ with state public records law since 2021? Depends on who you ask

Lubbock County has been out of compliance with the state law on open records since…

lubbock-sucksJune 25, 2025

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Lubbock Professional Firefighter’s Association speaks out against SB10 in second special legislative session

Systems online again after cyber-attack hit City of Lubbock

Lubbock City Council votes to reduce all impact fees to zero sparking debate

City provides update on city network, online systems

City of Lubbock evaluating potential security concern after IT issues Tuesday

Amid financial uncertainty, who is advocating for West Texas nonprofits?

What is the future of swimming pools in Lubbock?

Lubbock City Council Members approve continuation of funding for local art programs

Lubbock freezes hiring, delays projects to offset $5 million budget shortfall

Why has county been ‘out of compliance’ with state public records law since 2021? Depends on who you ask

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