No major damage was reported Tuesday evening in Crosby County after a tornado touched down in open county. Wolfforth received hail up to golf ball size
Hunting access is only allowed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the hunting season, and game permits must be purchased in advance with deadlines that vary by game.
Due to the increased water supply now available, Stage 2 drought restrictions will be reduced to Stage 1 drought restrictions beginning on August 20th.
The City of Lubbock has also decided that the situation is dire enough that proven violators will no longer be given warnings, but rather a $200 fine from Code Enforcement.
Lake Alan Henry, located 45 miles south of Lubbock, has new regulation for black bass. The new minimum length limit for smallmouth bass is 14 inches and the daily bag limit is five fish.