A proposed 60,000-square-foot expansion of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is progressing after public meetings, with city leaders emphasizing economic growth while addressing concerns about traffic and urban design.
Local homebuilder and former firefighter Tim Green has entered the race for Lubbock’s City Council District 4 seat, outlining priorities focused on public safety, infrastructure, and managed growth ahead of a June special election triggered by his recent resignation.
Texas Tech University posted notable gains in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Programs rankings, with strong improvements in engineering and law, while education maintained a top-third position nationally.
A former Lubbock youth pastor was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two teenage girls, closing a case investigators say involved years of manipulation and abuse.
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