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Lubbock County judge asks public to help fund veterans cemetery bell tower
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Dayna Glover , KCBD News
· August 19, 2026
· 2 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish is asking the public to help fund a bell tower at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery . “I hope families feel very honored by what we are doing for their service member,” Parrish said. The cemetery has been open a couple of months. Pa...
Key takeaway “I hope families feel very honored by what we are doing for their service member,” Parrish said.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
Lubbock County's effort to establish a veterans cemetery has been a long time coming, and the addition of a bell tower would be a meaningful tribute to the service members laid to rest there. As the city is surrounded by the greater Lubbock metro, this cemetery serves as a regional hub for honoring veterans, making community support for the bell tower project crucial. The planned dedication on September 4 will likely draw attendees from across the South Plains, highlighting the regional significance of this cemetery. By donating to the bell tower project, Lubbock residents can demonstrate their appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members and their families, while also enhancing the city's reputation as a supportive community for veterans. The fact that the cemetery has already seen many burials in just a couple of months underscores the need for a respectful and dignified space, which the bell tower would help provide.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish is asking the public to help fund a bell tower at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery . “I hope families feel very honored by what we are doing for their service member,” Parrish said. The cemetery has been open a couple of months. Pa...
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