Elections

Incumbent Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish announced his intention to run for re-election in 2026. Our reporter Sean Ryan reports on his priorities and recent accomplishments. The Lubbock Police Department is asking the public to be mindful of what’s being posted online, after a recent shooting at a party in southwest Lubbock spouted unverified information being shared on social media.

A three-judge panel in El Paso will continue hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging the controversial new map of Texas' congressional districts. Ultimately, their decision will determine whether Texas can use the new map for the 2026 midterm elections.

A sinkhole near Paducah has closed County Road 485 to 489 in Cottle County, and TxDOT warns it’s nearly 70 feet deep and still growing. Today is the final day to register to vote ahead of Texas’ November election, the Texas Newsroom's Lucio Vasquez reports it will feature 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Also, a new report ranks Texas second in the nation for book bans in public schools.

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the November 4th election, which will feature 17 constitutional amendments at the top of the ballot. Our Bishop Van Buren reports that applications must be signed and mailed by Monday or delivered in person to the Lubbock County Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Avenue. Lubbock Animal Services has received several recent reports of scammers pretending to be LAS employees. The city shared ways folks can identify a scam.

Voters approved Proposition A on Saturday — a $290 million bond for Lubbock ISD that will fund critical infrastructure improvements, including new campuses, safety upgrades, and enhanced learning environments. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren visited the polls and spoke with voters about the decision. Residents of Roosevelt ISD in eastern Lubbock County also approved a $58.5 million bond package, to help to build a brand-new elementary school campus in the district.

Lubbock voters passed Proposition A on Saturday, approving a $290 million bond for Lubbock ISD. The measure will fund major infrastructure projects, including three new elementary schools, two middle schools, campus safety upgrades, and enhanced classroom environments.

With Lubbock ISD’s $290 million bond the only item on most Lubbock ballots in the May 3 election, many are considering the possible costs for taxpayers and the value of public schools in Lubbock’s economy. At the same time, questions of transparency and participation remain top of mind for district staff and community members alike.

The Lubbock county elections office reported around 1,000 voters for the first day of early voting. The single issue on the ballot for many Lubbock voters is the $290 million bond for Lubbock ISD. You can find voter information like polling times and locations at votelubbock.org. KTTZ's Samantha Larned reports the Lubbock city council authorized the purchase of the Godeke Branch Library.

The 82nd annual ABC Pro Rodeo kicks off tomorrow at Levelland’s Mallet Event Center. KTTZ's Bishop Van Buren has more on what to expect from the three days of action and events. Tomorrow is also the last day to register to vote in the May 3 local election and our Samantha Larned reports on how to register and what voters in the area can expect to see on their ballots. Applications and further details can be found at votelubbock.org.