Lubbock ISD Early Dismissal and Graduation Schedule
Thursday, May 30th and the following Friday are final exam and early dismissal days for students in LISD.
Cole Shooter
Cole Shooter, a Lubbock native, attended Lubbock High School and holds a degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University, where he minored in music performance, specifically voice, organ, and carillon. He hopes to attend the Texas Tech School of Law following an MBA from Wayland Baptist University.Cole has led numerous political organizations around Lubbock and Texas Tech, in addition to being the former president of Tech's Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the nation's oldest men's music fraternity, and the Tech Guild of Carilloneurs.He was an opinions columnist for Tech's Daily Toreador from August 2006 to December 2010, and Cole's columns have been featured in Gwen Ifill's Washington Week, the Jewish Collegiate Weekly, as well as other publications.Cole has been a news anchor at KFYO since February 2007.
Petition to Recall Lubbock City Councilman Victor Hernandez Submitted
The petition was submitted to Lubbock City Secretary Becky Garza’s office with around 580 signatures, and the City will begin the verification process on Tuesday, May 28th.
Texas Tech Baseball Eliminated From Big 12 Championship Following Loss to Oklahoma
This marks the first time Tech had been shut out at the Big 12 Championship since 2006.
Texas Comptroller’s Office Reminds of Property Tax Appraisal Protest Deadline Next Week
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs’ office is reminding taxpayers of the upcoming deadline to protest their property value appraisals.
University Medical Center Debt Free After Paying Off East Tower Bonds
The Lubbock County Hospital District paid the bonds issued for the UMC East Tower in three years, a measure which they say saved more than $12 million in interest.
Lubbock City Council Postpones Downtown Supergraphic Sign Ordinance, Approves Task Force to Study City-County Shared Law Enforcement Services, Facilities
The current sign code, which was written in 1975, allows for 10 percent of an individual wall to be used for signage.
Texas Tech Law Professor Jennifer Bard Chosen For Health Fellowship
Bard’s work will focus on legal options available to City of Lubbock officials seeking to eradicate nuisance insects such as bed bugs and mosquitoes.
John Cornyn Introduces Patent Lawsuit Reform Bill
The Texas Association of Business has also voiced support for Cornyn’s reform bill.
City to Hold Memorial Day Service and Marker Unveiling at City of Lubbock Cemetery
A historical marker will be unveiled at the event, honoring the three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients buried at the cemetery.
Lubbock Police Department to Hold Community Event for National Missing Children’s Day
Officers will be available to discuss child safety and provide information to parents on ways to talk with their children about safety.