Politics

As nonprofit organizations, churches are not allowed to endorse or oppose political candidates. They could lose their tax-exempt status for doing so. But a recent investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that law is not really enforced.

Lubbockites voted against a different road bond package just last year.

Just in case you’ve waited until now to cast a ballot, we offer up this reminder of what you’ll need when you head to the polls.

Education has been a top concern in recent elections, as Critical Race Theory and book bans dominated discussions.

The Texas High Plains Water District has candidates for its board of directors on this year’s local ballot, leaving some Lubbock voters with questions.

Republicans may be waiting to vote on Election Day after former President Donald Trump pushed voting in person on Nov. 8 at a rally in South Texas.

About 3 million people live in rural parts of the state, and this year they’ve gotten more visits from Democratic candidates.

Texas is one of a dozen states that still have restrictive laws on marijuana. But the conversation around cannabis is changing. As public opinion on the issue shifts, politicians are taking notice and talking about their plans for the plant while on the campaign trail.

Lubbock County voters will be some of the first in the state to use a new paper-based ballot system.

In the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting, families of victims asked Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session. They wanted him to direct the Texas Legislature to increase the minimum age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon to 21. But Abbott refused.