Elections

A First Amendment advocacy nonprofit reached out to Texas Tech University System presidents Friday, urging them not to restrict faculty speech within the classroom. Our Samantha Larned spoke with the author of the letters and reports on concerns from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Another candidate has joined the race to become District 3’s city council representative. Gil Caley is the interim president for PFLAG Lubbock and the lead editor of The Catalyst media.

Caley’s campaign announcement highlighted possible initiatives like developing a new library branch or recreation center in the district, as well as additional neighborhood planning efforts, policies to benefit locally owned businesses, and addressing loose animals.

Former Lubbock County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jason Corley filed a lawsuit Monday against his replacement, Mark Meurer of Slaton. Corley was removed from the seat after announcing his Congressional campaign. The basis of his lawsuit comes from a disagreement between Corley and Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish over when his bid for the national office became official.

Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish removed Commissioner Jason Corley from office this week, the latest twist in the Republicans’ fraught relationship.

Lubbock County Republican chairman David Bruegel has announced his campaign for Lubbock City Council District 3 representative. Our Brad Burt reports he was endorsed by the district's current councilman David Glasheen. The City of Lubbock broke ground yesterday on the Lubbock Downtown Park. The project is anticipated as a way to revitalize the downtown area and is expected to open in 2026.

A competitive race is set for Lubbock’s City Council District 3, as Lubbock County Republican chairman David Bruegel has announced his campaign for the seat.

Wolfforth City Councilmember Wesley Houck has announced his run for Lubbock County Judge. He is the only candidate opposing incumbent county judge Curtis Parrish in upcoming primary elections. Our Brad Burt reports he’s joining in a uniquely contentious week for Lubbock county politics. The City of Lubbock is accepting applications for several of its advisory boards and committees. The application deadline is December 31, and the term for the positions starts June 1, 2026. Click here for a list of vacancies.

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.

Texas Tech University will makes its first-ever appearance in the Big 12 Football Championship this Saturday. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the matchup against BYU. Community activist and former mayoral candidate Adam Hernandez has announced his intent to run for Lubbock's District 3 city council seat, currently represented by David Glasheen.

Community activist Adam Hernandez has announced his intent to run for the city council seat in District 3. Hernandez previously ran for the Mayor of Lubbock in 2022 and 2024.