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Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton, expected to be named sole finalist for Texas Tech University System chancellor, photographed at the Texas Capitol.

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From Banning DEI to Running Raiderland: Brandon Creighton Tapped as Tech’s Next Chancellor

State Sen. Brandon Creighton, the guy who authored bills to ban diversity offices, weaken tenure,…

lubbock-sucksAugust 31, 2025

3D illustration of the measles virus, showing its detailed structure with surface proteins.

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Trump’s CDC Silence Turned a Texas Measles Outbreak Into a Disaster

When measles cases started popping up in Lubbock in early 2025, local health officials did…

lubbock-sucksAugust 25, 2025

Shoppers in a store aisle picking out school supplies as rising tariffs drive up prices on everyday items.

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Back-to-School Shopping Meets Trump’s Tariffs: Hope You Like $12 Binders

School supply shopping has always been a wallet-drainer, but thanks to Trump’s shiny new tariffs,…

lubbock-sucksAugust 23, 2025

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

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Bootstraps Are Expensive: Lubbock Nonprofits Struggle While Lawmakers Play Budget Games

The Lubbock Area United Way has been around for nearly 80 years, but lately its…

lubbock-sucksAugust 8, 2025

Lubbock ISD building sign with Texas and American flags flying in the background under a blue sky.

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$290 Million Question: Will Lubbock Voters Fund Schools, or Just More Yard Signs?

Lubbock ISD wants voters to approve a $290 million bond to build three new elementary…

lubbock-sucksApril 28, 2025

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How Much of Lubbock County Voted for Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election?

Trump Dominates Lubbock County Voting in 2024 In the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald…

lubbock-sucksNovember 25, 2024

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Trump Wins Bigger, Broadway Gets New Bricks, and Lubbock Calls It Progress

Lubbock County voters turned out in record numbers for the 2024 elections, and surprise, surprise…

lubbock-sucksNovember 6, 2024