Elections

If passed, the proposition would dedicate $1 billion a year to water projects.

Tax reform, along with bail practices, dementia research and the state's water supply, are on a ballot that includes 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting starts Monday. Election Day is Nov. 4.

Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly Rowe has been named chair of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards by Governor Greg Abbott. Following a review of state voter rolls using a federal database, Texas election officials say they’ve flagged more than 2,700 registered voters as possible noncitizens. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports those who don’t respond to county offices could have their registration canceled. City councilman Gordon Harris is holding a community meeting for District 2 residents tomorrow from 6 to 7 P.M. at the Mae Simmons Community Center at 2004 Oak Ave.

The Secretary of State's Office has sent the names of potential noncitizens to county officials, who must now verify each voter's eligibility.

With early voting just days away, counties say they're running out of time to get their complaints addressed.

Early voting for the Texas Constitutional Amendment Special Election begins today and runs through Oct. 31. Our Samantha Larned reports polling places will be at all United Supermarkets, Amigos, and Market Street locations in Lubbock, as well as the Texas Tech Student Recreation Center. Polling locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and on Sunday, Oct. 26th from noon to 6 p.m. Lubbock’s city council has paused the new false alarm ordinance, which would’ve required a permit and $50 annual fee for alarm systems in Lubbock, as well as a $50 fine after the first three false alarms. The city says council will be “revisiting” the issue at its Oct. 28 meeting.

We've broken down all 17 ballot measures – what they mean and who's behind them – that will decide everything from property taxes to disciplining judges.

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.

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.