Government
City council, county commission, and civic-government coverage. Latest from The Lubbock for Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas Tech climbs to No. 8 in AP Top 25 after win over ASU
Oct 18 · EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)
Texas Tech Administration Building designated a Registered Texas Historic Landmark
Oct 18 · KCBD News
Bo French, Jon Rosenthal battle over culture, job duties in bid to regulate the oil and gas industry
Oct 18 · KCBD News
Lubbock-Cooper ISD asks voters to approve Prop A tax increase
Oct 17 · EverythingLubbock Local
Lubbock clears voter backlog as new Texas “ERROR” threatens thousands of records
Oct 17 · Lubbock Lights
Lubbock kid hopes to star in Stan Lee-style comic book, looking for your vote
Oct 16 · EverythingLubbock Local
Former District 5 Councilman memorial service and visitation revealed
Oct 15 · EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)
Lubbock County still processing 1,000 voter records after DPS software failure affects more than 8,000
Oct 12 · Lubbock Lights
Mac Davis statue approved by city council, looks to honor musician’s legacy
Oct 13 · KCBD News
Four area schools receive state career training grants
Oct 12 · KCBD News
When is early voting in Texas? What to know about midterm elections
Oct 12 · Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Ken Paxton rallies Texas voters as Senate race with Talarico tightens
Oct 10 · USA Today
Former District 5 Councilman passes away after cancer battle
Oct 12 · EverythingLubbock Local
Beto O’Rourke to headline two voter mobilization events in Lubbock Oct. 8-9
Oct 6 · KCBD
Beto O’Rourke reaches out to student voters at Texas Tech
Oct 9 · KCBD News
Talarico voted against Texas ban on transgender treatments for minors
Oct 8 · Lubbock Lights
Commissioners approved financials while disputed Meurer salary continued
Oct 7 · Lubbock Lights
Beto O’Rourke set to visit Lubbock for two voter engagement events
Oct 6 · EverythingLubbock.com
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin urges Texas maternity health report be released before December 1 deadline
Oct 7 · KCBD News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to West Texas Republicans and voters at his Senate campaign stop in Lubbock, Texas on Sept. 19, 2026.
Oct 7 · The Lufkin Daily News
Lubbock leaders honor 2 community members following national recognition
Oct 7 · KCBD News
Nate Sheets to make several West Texas stops on statewide bus tour
Oct 7 · KCBD News
Ports-to-Plains construction grows despite smaller statewide transportation funding forecast
Oct 6 · KCBD News
Oct. 5 voter registration deadline
Oct 5 · EverythingLubbock Local
Abbott announces applications open for $31 million in veterans’ assistance grants
Oct 5 · KCBD News
Buddy Holly Center opens Día de los Muertos exhibition
Oct 5 · KCBD News
Talking Points -- 10/4/26
Oct 4 · EverythingLubbock Local
Hilary Watkins appointed to Keep Texas Beautiful Board
Oct 4 · KCBD News
Eric McDonald, CFA, Appointed to Employees Retirement Systems of Texas Board of Trustees
Oct 2 · KCBD News
Accreditation reviewers visit WTC prison education program
Oct 2 · EverythingLubbock Local
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