Local Government
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,…
Executive Inn: Still the Sketchiest Motel on Avenue Q
The Executive Inn at 4401 Avenue Q is once again topping the charts as Lubbock’s…
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…
City of Lubbock Walks Back “Network Issues” After Cyberattack Takes Down Systems
After insisting it was just “network issues,” the City of Lubbock finally admitted what everyone…
Lubbock City Council Zeroes Out Impact Fees, Developers Cheer While Critics Call It a Budget Blunder
On Tuesday, the Lubbock City Council voted to slash all impact fees to zero, a…
Lubbock’s Internet Goes Down, City Acts Like It’s the Apocalypse
The City of Lubbock had to reassure everyone this week that, yes, life will go…