Mental Health Archives - Lubbock Sucks

Rendering of the future Lubbock Psychiatric Center, a modern mental health hospital funded by Texas HHSC, scheduled for completion in 2027.

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Governor Abbott approves funding and announces construction of Lubbock Psychiatric Center

Governor Greg Abbott announced in a press release Tuesday that the Texas Health and Human…

lubbock-sucksJuly 29, 2025

Young man smiling while sitting on a dorm bed with Texas Tech University bedding, holding a red and black pennant that reads “Erskin” and “Texas Tech.”

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Lubbock Sheriff releases footage of deadly deputy-involved shooting of Erskin Jenkins

The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage on Friday of the deadly officer-involved…

lubbock-sucksJuly 11, 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

City of Lubbock and Lubbock County Public Health District building with large glass windows, brick facade, and a black bench outside.

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Lubbock Public Health releases community needs assessment and recommendations, city council to vote

Next Tuesday, Jan. 14, Lubbock City Council will be voting to approve recommendations from the…

lubbock-sucksJanuary 8, 2025

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Texas Tech Researchers Tackle Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emergency

Historically, Texas has ranked among the worst states in the U.S. for access to mental…

lubbock-sucksOctober 22, 2024

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This Texas town has the highest rate of youth attempted suicides in the state. A grieving father hopes to reverse it.

According to a new analysis by a national health care company, Lubbock has the highest…

lubbock-sucksFebruary 16, 2023