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Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks into a microphone and gestures during a press event discussing his property tax proposals.

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Abbott Promises to Abolish School Taxes — Because Math and Reality Are Just Suggestions

Greg Abbott’s latest campaign pitch is basically the political equivalent of promising free ice cream…

lubbock-sucksDecember 9, 2025

Students stand with their hands over their hearts during a Turning Point USA gathering in Lubbock, with an American flag and TPUSA sign displayed in the background.

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Texas Teens Finally Get What They Need: More Political Indoctrination, Obviously

Gov. Greg Abbott has teamed up with Turning Point USA to make sure every Texas…

lubbock-sucksDecember 8, 2025

Trump speaking at his desk in the Oval Office while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stands behind him during an announcement about federal support for farmers in 2025.

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Trump Promises Farmers $12 Billion… to Fix Problems Trump Created. Yee-haw!

In the latest episode of I Hate Socialism Except When I Need It, Trump proudly…

lubbock-sucksDecember 8, 2025

Precinct 2 County Commissioner Jason Corley looking serious during a Lubbock commissioners meeting amid controversy over an early congressional campaign announcement.

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Corley Accidentally Resigns While Running for Congress, Shocked to Learn Laws Still Exist

So Jason Corley — yes, that Jason Corley — apparently tried to soft-launch his congressional…

lubbock-sucksDecember 8, 2025

The Texas Tech University Administration Building in Lubbock, Texas, viewed from the campus lawn on a sunny day with clear blue skies and tree branches framing the scene.

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Texas Tech’s New Curriculum Rules: “Academic Freedom” Now Available Only With Board Approval

The Texas Tech University System has decided it’s time to give “academic freedom” a makeover…

lubbock-sucksDecember 2, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott gestures beside Donald Trump during a press event, highlighting their close political alignment despite past states’ rights rhetoric.

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Greg Abbott Rediscovers His Love of Federal Power—As Long As It’s Trump Holding the Flashlight

In a plot twist nobody asked for but everyone expected, Gov. Greg Abbott has gone…

lubbock-sucksNovember 30, 2025

Illustration of a heart-shaped hand grenade on a bright red background, symbolizing the political battle over empathy.

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Local Faith Leaders Declare Empathy “Toxic,” Prompting Jesus to Wonder If He Missed a Memo

According to Axios, a new theological turf war is raging within American Christianity, and the…

lubbock-sucksNovember 30, 2025

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath smiling at a public school event with presentation screen in the background.

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Texas Education Chief Meets With Turning Point USA, Because What Could Possibly Go Wrong in Our Schools?

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath recently sat down with a Turning Point USA executive to…

lubbock-sucksNovember 25, 2025

Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie speaking onstage with a microphone during a televised event.

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Latinos Say Trump’s Second Term Made Everything Worse — Shocked Pikachu Face Not Included

A new Pew survey says Latino pessimism is hitting record levels, which is remarkable considering…

lubbock-sucksNovember 24, 2025

Vintage television showing static color bars against a gray background, symbolizing media blackout and consolidation issues in Lubbock.

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Trump Suddenly Loves Regulation—But Only When It Keeps His Friends in Charge of Your TV

In a remarkable plot twist that absolutely no one predicted (except everyone), President Trump has…

lubbock-sucksNovember 24, 2025

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Abbott Promises to Abolish School Taxes — Because Math and Reality Are Just Suggestions

Texas Teens Finally Get What They Need: More Political Indoctrination, Obviously

Trump Promises Farmers $12 Billion… to Fix Problems Trump Created. Yee-haw!

Corley Accidentally Resigns While Running for Congress, Shocked to Learn Laws Still Exist

Texas Tech’s New Curriculum Rules: “Academic Freedom” Now Available Only With Board Approval

Greg Abbott Rediscovers His Love of Federal Power—As Long As It’s Trump Holding the Flashlight

Local Faith Leaders Declare Empathy “Toxic,” Prompting Jesus to Wonder If He Missed a Memo

Texas Education Chief Meets With Turning Point USA, Because What Could Possibly Go Wrong in Our Schools?

Latinos Say Trump’s Second Term Made Everything Worse — Shocked Pikachu Face Not Included

Trump Suddenly Loves Regulation—But Only When It Keeps His Friends in Charge of Your TV

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