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Citibus urges Lubbockites to try a bus route on Dump the Pump Day
The city of Lubbock is urging Lubbockites to ride a Citibus route as part of National Dump the Pump Day Thursday, June 20. The goal of National Dump the Pump Day is to encourage motorists to save money by using public transportation instead of paying high prices at the gas pump, currently $3.37 in Lubbock, according to a city of Lubbock news ... (more)
Police release image in hit-and-run crash
Lubbock police are asking for citizens' help to identify a pickup involved in a hit-and-run crash last week in central Lubbock.
Unified Juneteenth Commission helps Lubbock community reflect on the past
When Latrice Godfrey introduced the Unified Juneteenth Commission of Lubbock two years ago, she said the purpose of the organization was to unify the community as a whole.
Moonlight Musicals uses Flying by Foy for 'Peter Pan' safety and fun
A happy, satisfied Peter Pan, played by Rachel Biggs, reflects on the good life, refusing to grow up.
Tornado reported in Hockley County
We've had reports of a tornado on the ground near Sundown in Hockley County. We've also heard reports of tornado sirens going off in Levelland.
Lubbock police capture robbery suspect
Lubbock Police have captured Shawn Bulson, 30, who was sought in connection with the June 9 robbery of a 7-Eleven in the 800 block of Avenue Q. Bulson was being booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center when a news release was issued, so it was uncertain if Bulson will face additional charges.
LP&L: Repairs would have been 24 hours faster with Automatic Meter Readers
Between the Monday storms that caused a few dozen power outages, and storms two weeks ago that left some 20,000 homeowners in the dark for days, LP&L says Automatic Meter Readers, or AMRs, are a necessity here in Lubbock.
Farmers Market expected to feature variety of produce
A Farmers Market is scheduled for operation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, in the Tornado Gallery area of 1822 Buddy Holly Ave. According to Larry Simmons, an organizer of the Downtown Art Market, the Farmers Market - which is open for sales on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from June through October - is an addition to ... (more)
LP&L staff push smart meters after June 5 storm outage
Advanced meter-reading technology could have helped Lubbock Power & Light respond faster to outages from destructive storms June 5, LP&L staff told Lubbock's Electric Utility Board in pushing for the meters.
Winds derail 47 railway cars in Panhandle
A rail line in the Texas Panhandle has reopened after storms packing winds strong enough to form a tornado overturned more than 40 BNSF Railway cars.
Guadalupe neighborhood mural receiving finishing touches
Artist Emanuel Martinez, who painted a mural in 1994 at First Street and Buddy Holly Avenue in the Guadalupe neighborhood, returned recently to help renovate the mural by removing graffiti and adding new paint.
Shallowater Middle School students share story with mosaic
A colorful array of glass tiles in shapes of windmills, medals and more adorn a 30-foot section of the wall outside the Shallowater Middle School/county library.
Theaters juggling impressive, promising movie titles
Promising movie news for Lubbock movie fans: Cinemark to open "Monsters Univesity" and "World War Z." Premiere Cinemas will open on Friday: "The Bling Ring" and "The Reluctant Fundamentalist."
Area legislators not among the most conservative, but report shows they get things done
Rep. Charles Perry is no longer the third most conservative member of the Texas House, a ranking his voting record earned him in the 2011 session.
State bar to honor Lubbockites
The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting,to be held June 20-21, will include exceptional service awards, according to a news release.
Thunderstorms produce combination of rain, hail in South Plains
A line of heavy thunderstorms that swept across the South Plains Monday night left needed rain and unwanted hail in its wake.
Godeke library landlord could be shopping for new tenant; city still considering options
Lubbock leaders considering alternatives for the city's $300,000-per-year leased Godeke Branch Library aren't the only ones looking to have the library out of a southwest Lubbock shopping center.
Pedestrian in serious condition after weekend accident on East Fourth Street
Jesse Ramirez Jr. was walking in the middle of a traffic lane in the 2200 block of E.Fourth Street, according to a news release from Lubbock police.
Appellate court upholds 2010 aggravated sexual assault conviction
An Amarillo appellate court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a man found guilty three years ago of having sex with an underage girl.
LEDA approves new incentives for 3 companies to create 167 jobs
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance on Monday, June 17, approved up to $839,000 in incentives over five years to three manufacturing companies to create an estimated 167 jobs in the city.