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Lubbock does not have homeless encampments like the ones in Austin and other areas affected by a new state law banning homeless camping in public. Still, the city is dealing with a controversy of its own.

The City of Lubbock's Parks and Recreation department is seeking citizen input on their upcoming Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. The Plan will guide the future development and operations of the city's parks and recreation facilities over the next 10 years.

No matter your vaccination status, testing for COVID-19 can help reduce the spread of the virus in the community. Here's what you need to know about testing options in Lubbock.

Without a legal standard setting out what must be done to prevent heat deaths, workplace regulators have a hard time making violations stick.

Pickleball is one of America’s fastest growing sports. The sport has seen a rapid expansion in recent years, with an estimated 4.2 million players across the U.S. The City of Lubbock has seen this growth, and one group envisions a future dedicated facility for the sport.

The law allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or helps someone get an abortion after roughly six weeks. If successful, the plaintiff could be awarded at least $10,000.