earthquake

An earthquake shook the ground in west Texas this weekend, some felt it here in Lubbock. Texas Public Radio’s Jerry Clayton reports it was among the strongest quakes in recent years. Tomorrow, the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Department is providing an opportunity to drop-off unwanted items that can be reused or large items for disposal. The Move Out Give Back events are May 7 and May 17 from 8:30 A.M. to 6 P.M. with locations at First Baptist Church's southeast parking lot at 13th Street & Avenue V and next to the City of Lubbock recycling site, at 2901 Elgin Ave. You can find more information at mylubbock.us/move-out-give-back.

The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.

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