The City of Lubbock’s health department has been recognized for a second time by the National Association of County and City Health Officials for its emergency preparedness. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more. Yesterday, Lubbock City Council took steps toward a permanent facility for the Godeke Branch Library. The meeting also saw a second reading of two amendments requested by Lubbock Animal Services to tighten restrictions on pet ownership, while the ordinance change passed earlier this month, it failed upon second reading.