Arts and Culture

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.

KERA's Marina Trahan Martinez reports on a study from the University of North Texas at Dallas decided about what motivates urban-area police recruits to pursue a career in law enforcement. And the world's youngest professional mariachi singer, who hails from San Antonio, was honored this past week by Bexar County Commissioners. Texas Public Radio's Brian Kirkpatrick has more.

Museums compete with other outlets of family entertainment. Two such institutions in Lubbock discuss how they balance audience appeal, education, variety, interactivity, and funding when it comes to their exhibits.

The Buddy Holly Center is hosting a Day of the Dead celebration as part of the First Friday Art Trail tonight. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more. And the City of Lubbock has validated the recent petition to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in Lubbock.

Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro has more on 35 songs and albums by Latino musicians nominated for inclusion into the National Recording Registry. KERA’s Katherine Hobbs reports on a pilot program from the City of Dallas intended to help day laborers secure jobs without getting ripped off.

Reporter Samantha Larned has more on several student artists preparing a unique gallery to amplify disabled voices in this week's First Friday Art Trail. Texas Public Radio's Gaige Davila reports on influxes of migrants at Texas' border cities this week.

With the start of early voting soon, there's still time to register. Our reporter Brad Burt has more on a bond measure to fund new medical examiner's facilities in Lubbock County. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro explains a recent call for suggestions of Latino artists to be added to the National Recording Registry.

Lubbock Community Theatre’s executive director Heather May said with so many unknowns regarding the enforcement of the bill, organizations like hers are discussing how to protect themselves and their communities.

The new facility is bigger and will allow for more opportunities to rock