Texas DPS, UMC-EMS warns Lubbock of fentanyl's continuing dangers
October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, and Texas DPS, along with UMC-EMS, urged the community to take precaution and learn more about the deadly-abused drug.
Julia Roberts
Journalist · 33 articles indexed on The Lubbock
Julia Roberts is a journalist whose original reporting has been cited by The Lubbock. We aggregate Julia Roberts's work from trusted local sources with full attribution, linking back to the original publisher. To learn more about how we select and review stories, see our editorial standards.
Affiliated with: EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK), EverythingLubbock Local
Recent articles
Over 43,000 crashes reported in Lubbock since 2021, LPD comments on the statistics
According to the TxDOT's Crash Records Information System, just over 43,000 crashes have occurred in the city of Lubbock since 2021, and 18,000 of them took place at an intersection.
New Food Complex will be built on Texas Tech campus after receiving $28.9 million grant
Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources received a $28.9 million grant from the USDA to construct a new flagship building featuring advanced laboratories an
Lubbock nonprofit seeking toy donations ahead of its 5th annual community toy drive
The nonprofit H3: Help, Heal, Hope is preparing for its fifth annual Community Christmas event in East Lubbock, which is scheduled to take place on December 17 at Dunbar Preparatory Middle School.
5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Mae Simmons Park
Gant-Man Development is scheduled to host its 5th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday, October 10.
Volunteers 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) a
Breast cancer rising among young women, UMC helps catch it early
October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Middle-aged and older women mainly are diagnosed with the disease, but health experts are discovering it in women under 50.
Citibus 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.
South Plains Fair competitions allow people to show off their skills
Retired truck driver John Nelson earned a first-place blue ribbon for his segmented bowl in the Crafts & Hobbies division at the South Plains Fair's Women's Building competitions.
Lubbock Meals on Wheels prepares over a thousand 'Emergency Meal Kits'
Meals on Wheels is preparing 1,800 emergency meal kits for its homebound, elderly, and disabled clients in Lubbock, which will be delivered starting Tuesday, September 29.
Lubbock AMBUCS renovates 75-year-old food booth ahead of South Plains Fair
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock American Business Club will participate in the South Plains Fair for its third year and since July, members of the non-profit have been working on the dine-in booth since
Buckle Up for Fun: Ride inspections are underway for South Plains Fair
Reithoffer Shows is implementing a multi-tier inspection process to ensure safety for the upcoming South Plains Fair, which begins on Friday, September 25.
Lubbock woman prepares to head for the Big Apple to compete in world marathon
Texas Tech assistant athletic director Marissa Gendron is preparing to run the New York City Marathon on November 1 after being selected through a virtual lottery system.
South Plains Fair officially opens in one week: 'Mega Pass' Wristband Deal ends Saturday
The 109th South Plains Fair is scheduled to begin next Friday, September 25, featuring various attractions including 37 rides, livestock shows, and special promotional deals.
40 years since Tim Cole's Wrongful Conviction: Lawyer and retired judge reflect on case
Retired judge Charlie Baird and attorney Kevin Glasheen reflect on the legacy of Tim Cole, an Army veteran whose wrongful conviction was overturned four decades ago.
Texas Tech grad student share research and findings at Global Sorghum Conference
Texas Tech graduate student Pallavi presented her research on developing a novel genetic transformation tool for sorghum at the Global Sorghum Conference.
High Point Village: Building independence for adults with intellectual disabilities
High Point Village secured $200,000 through a donation from Lubbock AMBUCS and an anonymous donor to begin construction on its first residential home for adults with intellectual disabilities, which i
Ranchers consider a new technology tool for land and livestock
Ranchers across the United States are considering the implementation of virtual fencing technology to improve pasture management and mitigate the effects of drought.
West Texas State Veterans Cemetery holds memorial services for Medal of Honor recipients
Two men were honored and laid to rest the morning of Friday, September 11, at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Two Generations, One Goal: Lubbock veterans inspired to serve after 9/11
25 years ago on September 11, 2001, the nation watched in horror, sadness and fear of the unknown as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York.
West Texas State Veterans Cemetery to hold memorials for unclaimed veterans Thursday
The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery is scheduled to hold unaccompanied burials for United States Marine Corps veteran Clinton Eugene Canfield and United States Army veteran Dalton Sellinger on Thur
Texas Tech graduate returns home after competing in Sydney Marathon
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Sophia Martinez has returned to the Hub City after she traveled to Australia to compete in the Sydney Marathon for the first time. Martinez had never been across the other side of th
Modern technology starting to be used more on ranches
New innovations and tools have been making their way onto ranches for a while now, which helps ranchers around their land, livestock and overall daily tasks.
From England to the Hub City: Buddy Holly fans travel across the world for his 90th birthday
Today marked rock-and-roll legend, Buddy Holly's 90th birthday and the Buddy Holly Center honored him with a free birthday bash for the community, but it was not just for folks from Lubbock.
Clovis girl battling leukemia wishes for chance to meet Ella Langley
A four-year-old girl fighting leukemia at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock hopes to receive words of encouragement or a meeting from country singer Ella Langley ahead of the artist's upcoming t
'You are not alone': Lubbock VA Clinic set to host 2nd annual candlelight vigil
September is known as Suicide Prevention Awareness month, dedicating 30 days to honor and remember those lost to suicide, and Lubbock and Amarillo Veteran Affairs Clinic staff are working together to
MLK Jr. SDA Church hosts Family and Friends Breakfast
Looking for something to do Saturday morning that involves free food and a chance to mingle with members of the community? Martin Luther King Jr. SDA-Church in East Lubbock is hosting a 'Family and Fr
Lubbock Veteran travels over 11,000 miles for Down syndrome awareness
16 days later, Navy veteran Rusty Dailey finished a long but meaningful journey around 23 states for the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge on August 18, traveling over 11,000 miles for Down syndrome
Youth crime rates down in Lubbock, Rabbi still concerned with violence
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Juvenile crime has decreased 42% from 2023 to 2025 in the Hub City, according to the Lubbock Police Department's latest annual crime report, but a Rabbi who grew up in Lubbock feels
Lubbock expected to hit 500K residents, LEDA explains the continued growth
Lubbock is projected to reach a population of half a million due to ongoing infrastructure investment, job availability, and expansion into suburban and outlying areas.
Lubbock VA Clinic, South Plains Food Bank tackle veterans' food insecurity
The Lubbock VA Clinic's Whole Health Department held its fourth drive-thru food pantry in partnership with South Plains Food Bank to combat food insecurity among veterans.
As Flock cameras spread, LPD explains the growing use across communities
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Have you heard of 'Flock Cameras'? It is an automatic license plate reader where it takes a photo of every single car that drives past one. In 2025, the City Council voted unanimousl
Texas Tech grad prepares for one of the largest marathons in the world
Texas Tech graduate, Sophia Martinez will be running in one of the biggest marathons in the world, 'The Sydney Marathon' in Australia on August 30, 2026.