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Brad Burt
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Lubbock’s Planning and Zoning Commission has voted not to recommend a zone change for property under an industrial asphalt batch plant less than 600 feet from residential neighborhoods where Lubbockites have lived for decades. Community members who spoke against the proposal took hope from the commission's decision, but they know that one of Lubbock's oldest fights is not yet over.
Samantha Larned
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KTTZ
Gabrielle De La Cruz
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KTTZ
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The Historic Baker Building has stood in Downtown Lubbock for nearly 100 years. Since the 1980s, it has operated as an events venue, and recently it has started embracing its haunted reputation, with ghost tours, paranormal investigations, and an upcoming Día de Muertos Masquerade Ball. -
Lubbock had its first visit from President Donald Trump on Oct. 27 as he campaigned for Texas’ Republican U.S. Senate candidate Attorney General Ken Paxton. Also in Lubbock at the same time, Democratic candidates were rallying around their U.S. Senate pick James Talarico. While Republicans stressed unity within the party and a focus on maintaining power, Democratic candidates called for change and attempted to reach across party lines. -
With just a week until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making his fourth trip to Texas this campaign season. At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, the president aims to boost Republican voter turnout and shore up support for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton. -
The TCEQ has temporarily shut down its online application system and has suspended all notices of intent for stormwater construction related to data centers, after a report from a national watchdog organization claimed the commission was violating the governor’s directive. Other actions like air emissions certifications and pollution notices for data center support structures appear unchanged.
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Tomorrow, the City of Lubbock will be holding a public hearing regarding a potential 90-day pause on large-scale data center development. The city council voted to begin the moratorium procedure in September, with members expressing that they want to take the time to ensure residents and resources are protected before considering any proposals. Our Brad Burt also reports on another agenda item for the meeting, outlining how property owners can petition the city to pave their alleys. The regular Lubbock City Council meeting, including the public hearing, is expected to begin at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Citizens Tower.
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Last night, Lubbock’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard from community members speaking on a property where asphalt batch plants have been operating on and off for years near Lubbock’s historic Parkway Cherry Point neighborhood. The property has been operating in residential zoning and owners were requesting a change to industrial. The commission voted against recommending the change, which will go to the Lubbock City Council on Dec. 1.
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While many state and federal offices in the midterm were called late Tuesday night, some ballot items in Lubbock County remained unknown until early Wednesday morning. Delays came as the Lubbock County Elections Office dealt with discrepancies that triggered a recount. Now, with those final – but unofficial – results in hand, our Samantha Larned has more on how Lubbock County voters weighed in.
