Lubbock ISD Names Berhl Robertson, Jr. as Interim Superintendent
Robertson has served as superintendent of Southland and Roosevelt ISDs, and will serve as interim pending official resignation of current LISD Superintendent Karen Garza.
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.
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Announces Expansion of Custom Teleconnect and Relocation of Republic National Distributing Company
The expansion and relocation are expected to create 261 new jobs in Lubbock, and were announced at a press conference Monday by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance.
Lubbock City Council to Hold Another Special Meeting on Complaints Against Victor Hernandez, Lee Ann Dumbauld
The Council will discuss complaints made by the City Manager against Councilman Victor Hernandez, and will discuss the employment status of the City Manager
Former Lubbock County Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez Reportedly Inquires About Creating Recall Petition Against Lubbock Councilman Victor Hernandez
A recall petition must be signed by 30 percent of qualified voters in the district, and one-tenth of the signers must certify that they voted for the councilperson.
City of Lubbock Libraries Board Seeks Citizen Input on Godeke Library, Master Plan
The Libraries Board and Friends of the Library are soliciting public input on relocating Godeke, which is currently in a shopping center under a lease which costs $25,000 per month.
Lemonade Day Lubbock Participants May Apply For Business Loans From Area Bank
Lemonade Day participants for this year can apply for privately funded small loans up to $35 per stand.
City to Close Lanes on 82nd Street Monday
The lane closures will allow crews to make utility improvements in the area.
Lubbock City Prosecutor’s Office Reaches Agreement With Nothin’ Butt Smokes Regarding Alleged Synthetic Marijuana Products
According to a press release from the City of Lubbock, Nothin’ Butt Smokes has voluntarily agreed to stop selling the substances seized by Lubbock Police last March.
Lubbock City Council Votes to Hire Outside Legal Counsel, Declines to Put City Manager Lee Ann Dumbauld on Leave
The Council declined to put City Manager Lee Ann Dumbauld on paid administrative leave, and one citizen chided a councilman for voting on an item which directly involves his political career.
Lubbock Police Searching for Missing Person Rafael Flores Adame
Rafael Flores Adame was last seen on April 7th.