Local Government
Jodey Arrington Quits Congress After “Fixing” America, Allegedly
West Texas Congressman and House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington says he won’t seek re-election in 2026, wrapping up a decade in D.C. and declaring…
Lubbock ISD to Maybe, Possibly, Someday Close More Schools — But Gently This Time
Lubbock ISD swears it’s not closing more schools — at least not until fall 2026…
Texas Spends $223 Million So Rural Towns Can Finally Drink Water That Doesn’t Smell Like Rust and Regret
Two years after voters threw a billion dollars at Texas’ crumbling water system, the state…
Judge Lets Serial Abuser Walk—Lubbock Shocked to Learn “Consequences” Optional
In the latest episode of Lubbock’s Justice System: Who Needs Consequences Anyway?, two women say…
City Council Cancels Its Own Panic Button: Lubbock Repeals the $50 “Peace of Mind” Tax
In a rare moment of collective clarity, Lubbock’s City Council realized they might’ve accidentally charged…
Meta to Power Up with West Texas Sunshine, Because Data Centers Need Vitamin D Too
Meta and ENGIE North America just announced a shiny new deal to soak up 600…
Council Debates Whether Lubbock’s Dog Problem Needs Leashes, Laws, or Just Vibes
Lubbock City Council spent another evening discovering that stray, dangerous dogs don’t fix themselves. Councilwoman…
The $50 Peace of Mind Tax: Lubbock’s New Alarm Permit Scheme Sounds Off
Starting October 1, Lubbock homeowners now need to pay the city for the privilege of…
Lubbock County Saves You $2.63 — By Slashing Firefighter Funding in Half
In a heroic act of fiscal responsibility, Lubbock County Commissioners decided that saving homeowners a…
Lubbock’s Dog Days: Still Getting Bit, Still Waiting on Animal Services to Catch
Almost a year ago, Councilman David Glasheen gave Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) a public chewing-out,…