Brad Burt

LISD’s Board of Trustees heard the recommendation for possible campus consolidations and closures, which administrators say is the best way to avoid a new bond. Many upset parents, students, and teachers say it’s about more than money — but community, equity and transparency.

Record-breaking turnout for voters in and around Lubbock was still not able to meet expectations by the Elections Office, with a total percentage just over 62% of registered voters in Lubbock County; while close approval of local propositions opens the question of how long older Lubbockites will financially support Lubbock's massive growth.

Assistant professor of government for South Plains College, Drew Landry, came by the KTTZ studio to discuss early voter turnout, local propositions and county races, public education in Texas and the impact of these elections on next year’s school voucher fight, and how voters can approach the anxiety of election season.

After a community event hosted by the East Lubbock Art House bringing further attention to disparities in Lubbock's housing, we took a look at the data to break down what's making it harder for citizens to own a home.

A panel of Texas lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday about the investigation into what caused the largest wildfire in Texas history, which burned more than one million acres of the panhandle in late February and early March.

A joint effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement led to the arrest of eight people in Lubbock on Wednesday. Officials are using the takedown to underline issues with stolen guns, modified weapons, and enforcing current gun laws in Texas.

As the budget season draws to a close, some city leaders are concerned about cuts and commitments that could impact the future of Lubbock's quality of life. At the same time, some are still working to pull departments like Parks and Recreation out of the Pandemic's recession.

Lubbock’s City Council upheld its decision to cut funding from the First Friday Art Trail, after weeks of backlash and calls for reconsideration from some who believe the cut signals a lack of support for the queer and art communities.

Lubbock’s city council voted to cut support for The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts’ First Friday Art Trail, citing LGBTQ+ art displays such as drag shows, that some on the council believe should not be supported by tax dollars.

After ten meetings and 410 collective manhours, the committee of citizens and plumbers, with the help of city staff, made their recommendations to the city council on how to address the question of who is responsible for the cost and repair of Lubbock’s private sewer lines in the public right-of-way. However, the issue has raised broader concerns for city department resources in a quickly growing city.