Arts and Culture

Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant, who was shot last week in Hall County, was released from a Lubbock hospital yesterday. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro has more on the temporary pause on a ruling that found parts of a Texas voter security law unconstitutional. And Civic Lubbock announced the tracks and artists to be featured on the 2025 Lubbock Music NOW album.

With her signature bold red lips and long dark hair, the superstar touched the hearts of many internationally.

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.

The 62-year-old South Texas native talks about his journey from barbecuing at work at a car dealership to making cooking videos that get millions of views.

Historically, American Hindus are reliable Democratic voters. But, when it comes to the issues, the group is harder to pin down.

The East Lubbock Art House is hosting the Parkway Mural Fest tomorrow, September 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art House at 405 MLK Jr. Boulevard, carrying a theme of housing and land justice in Lubbock. KERA’s Toluwani Osibamowo reports the Texas State Fair's ban on guns at this year's event will stay in place after surviving a legal challenge from the Texas Attorney General. And today marks the first official day of the 107th annual South Plains Fair.

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.

The Lubbock City Council meeting yesterday covered a range of topics including renewing the lease for the Godeke Branch Library, funding for a November road bond, and the decision to cut funding for the First Friday Art Trail. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the council's decision to return partial funding to the LHUCA event, solely for security.

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren heard concerns from one Lubbockite over Lubbock's City Council's vote to pull funding from the popular First Friday Art Trail. And KERA’s Penelope Rivera reports three North Texas pastors have resigned or been removed from their churches in recent weeks amid allegations of sexual abuse amid a string of church leaders leaving because of "moral failings."

Local artists and community members say Lubbock City Council's decision to defund the First Friday Art Trail demonstrates a misunderstanding of the art displayed at the event and indicates a lack of involvement in cultural activities.