Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that Texas may completely reopen — at least as far as the state is concerned.
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HealthcareStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Announces End of Mask Mandate, Reopening Texas 100 Percent
Daniel FriendMarch 2, 2021
After a year of restrictions, Governor Abbott announced that businesses would be permitted to reopen next Wednesday. The statewide mask mandate will also be lifted.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsGrapeland Becomes 18th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ in Texas
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 26, 2021
The ordinance holds the abortion provider — not the mother — liable to the living relatives of the aborted child.
Civil SocietyJudicialClergy Sex Abuse Defamation Case Reaches Texas Supreme Court
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 7, 2021
The Diocese of Lubbock defended their choice to publish the name of a credibly accused sex abuser yesterday before the court.
Though the City of Lubbock avoided the proposal, a petition has forced the "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" ordinance onto the agenda.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsLubbock Rejects Proposal to Outlaw Abortion Despite Petition, Lawmaker Support
Isaiah MitchellOctober 15, 2020
The city says the ordinance would violate the Texas Constitution. A petition may force the city council to vote publicly.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTexas Town of Morton Outlaws Abortion, Declares Itself “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
Isaiah MitchellOctober 13, 2020
Morton is the 16th city to pass an ordinance deeming itself a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn." Supporters hope Lubbock is next.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsLubbock Officials Eye Outlawing Abortion After Planned Parenthood Heralds New Facility
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 4, 2020
State legislators and activists have urged Lubbock to become a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" before a Planned Parenthood facility is built.
Local NewsLists of Protester Demands to Defund, Reform Police Departments Sweep Texas Cities
Brad JohnsonJune 9, 2020
Calls for defunding police departments are gaining traction across the country, including in some of Texas' most prominent cities.
FederalU.S. Senate Unanimously Confirms Texas Tech Alumnus as Chief of U.S. Air Force
Daniel FriendJune 9, 2020
Gen. Charles Q. Brown was unanimously confirmed to be the next chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force by the Senate, making him the first African-American to be confirmed as a military chief.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsArmed Lubbock Man Arrested at Protest After Suggesting Threats Against Trump Supporters on Social Media
Daniel FriendJune 4, 2020
A Lubbock man has been charged for making interstate threats after allegedly shouting "President Trump must die," and suggesting that he planned to obtain gun parts to "off racists and MAGA people."
Civil SocietyLubbock Bar Owner Struggles with Continued Closure as Other Texas Businesses Open
Brad JohnsonMay 18, 2020
The Clintsmans met 20 years ago working in a bar they now own, but are struggling as establishments like theirs have been excluded from Texas' reopening plans.
86th LegislatureIssuesStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Cities and Counties Scramble to Increase Property Taxes Before New Law Takes Effect
Brad JohnsonOctober 15, 2019
The new property tax law, which kicks in next year, limits increases at 3.5 percent for local governments and 2.5 percent for school districts with anything above requiring voter approval.