Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Lubbock County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
6 topics in public safety
Staffing and workplace concerns in Road and Bridge
County Payroll Irregularities and Double Payments
Sheriff's Office Compensation
Constable Deputies and Budget
Public Works Appointment
Appointment of Interim Public Works Director
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Lubbock County from local and regional media.
Commissioners approved financials while disputed Meurer salary continued
County records raise questions about what commissioners knew about 'double salary' payments The post Commissioners approved financials while disputed Meurer salary continued appeared first on Lubbock Lights.
Oct 7, 2026Oct. 5 voter registration deadline
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 5, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas-- The deadline to register for the Nov. 3, 2026, election is Monday, Oct. 5. Election officials recommend submitting applications early, particularly whe...
Oct 5, 2026Lubbock County launches free property fraud alerts
Lubbock County residents can now sign up for free email alerts when property documents are recorded under their names, County Clerk Kelly Pinion announced Monday. The new service, Fraud Notify from Tyler Technologies, is designed to provide early war...
Oct 5, 2026Volunteers needed to help find Lubbock’s homeless veteran community
LUBBOCK, Texas -- ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Organization) West Texas, in collaboration with the City of Lubbock Veteran Advisory Committee (VAC), local Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and the Lubbock VA is asking for your help in locat...
Oct 3, 2026UMC, TTUHSC respond to OBGYN comments on resignation, shortage
Lubbock OB/GYN Dr. Amber Coon announced her resignation from University Medical Center Physicians, alleging that leadership at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center made it difficult for her to maintain hospital credentials due to political reasons.
Oct 3, 202672nd Street to be closed for gas line work beginning Monday
The City of Lubbock announced that beginning on Monday, October 5, FC Traffic Control will close 72nd Street between Kewanee Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue so that Atmos Energy can perform work on a gas line.
Oct 2, 2026Loop 88 project brings traffic changes to Lubbock area
Avenues U and P at the Loop 88 phase 3C project limits are scheduled to be converted to all-way stop intersections next Wednesday, October 7, weather permitting.
Oct 2, 2026Lubbock County seeks to withhold records as questions grow over Precinct 2 payments
Records requested by Lubbock Lights could help determine who authorized payments to attorney Kristen LaFreniere as a criminal investigation examines the county's nearly $70,000 payment to Mark Meurer The post Lubbock County seeks to withhold records ...
Oct 1, 2026Citibus Launches new routes in Lubbock: More efficient transit for riders
Citibus has launched the first phase of a five-year service plan featuring new and remodeled routes designed to improve efficiency and decentralize connections away from downtown Lubbock.
Sep 30, 2026Gaines County holding public meeting for proposed data center project
A Gaines County Judge, Cindy Therwhanger, announced on social media Wednesday afternoon, that Gaines County will be holding a public meeting regarding a proposed data center project in the county.
Sep 30, 2026StarCare celebrated new expansion with ribbon cutting Wednesday
StarCare Specialty Health System celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Sunrise Canyon Hospital and the Hope Center Wednesday morning, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Charles Perry and other community leaders in attendance.
Sep 30, 2026‘Save Lubbock’ founder reveals plan to extend Lubbock data center moratorium
Steven Sanders addressed the crowd during a ‘Save Lubbock’ meeting on data centers. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/data_center_2nd_mtg_1920x1080_01.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Stephen Sa...
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