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It's Official. County Taxes Will Go Up in 2013

Rex Andrew — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:22:15 +0000

“When you put it in perspective, it’s going to be a $1.71 a month. That’s less than two dollar menus at McDonald’s, once a month.”

Lubbock County Tax Increase Seems Likely

Rex Andrew — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:30:56 +0000

Hearings on the proposed tax increase will be held at 10 a.m on August 22 and 27.

Sheriff Rowe Asks for More Personnel

Rex Andrew — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:10:06 +0000

"Just for the new positions alone and equipment, benefits and all those types of things I think it’s about $1.3 million.”

Commissioner Heinrich: No County Tax Increase

Rex Andrew — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:38:40 +0000

We do not plan on a tax increase,” Heinrich said.

Commissioner Bill McCay Dodges Questions About a Pay Raise for Commissioners and Budget Cuts

Rex Andrew — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:45:50 +0000

“Specific areas to cut spending? When we look at the budget requests, that’s the best time to answer that question.”

Frank Morrison: Precinct One Voters Don't Feel They Have Been Represented

Rex Andrew — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:19:36 +0000

Morrison supports having nighttime meetings that are televised.

Odessa, Lubbock Ranked Among Top Cities for Job Growth

Cole Shooter — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:46:58 +0000

The group chooses how well a region can grow by looking at the metropolitan statistical area’s monthly employment data. Lubbock’s metropolitan statistical area includes Lubbock and Crosby Counties.

Burn Ban Lifted for Lubbock County

Cole Shooter — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:17:35 +0000

Recent rains this year have made the situation less dangerous regarding fire danger in areas of the County.

Lubbock County Commissioners Extend Burn Ban in Unincorporated Parts of the County for 90 Days

Rex Andrew — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:15:02 +0000

The county judge has the option of ending the ban early if conditions change.

City of Lubbock/Lubbock County Health Department [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:56 +0000

Do you think there will eventually a joint City/County Health Department?

No Partnership Between City and County on Health Department

Cole Shooter — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:41:56 +0000

“There is nothing to be gained by the formation or creation of a City-County Health Department,” Dr. Steve Presley said.

Contrary to What Councilman Paul Beane Says, County Judge Tom Head Says the County Has a Good Relationship with the City

Rex Andrew — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:24:47 +0000

“We have a good relationship with the city,” Head said.

Lubbock County Judge Tom Head Talks Health Department and City & County Relations on Lubbock's First News [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:48:03 +0000

On Tuesday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Lubbock County Judge Tom head spoke with Chad and Rex about some of the issues affecting Lubbock County.

Commissioners Release Fire Preventative Precaution Measures

Julie Fisher — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:09:27 +0000

Although the burn ban has been lifted, there is still a number of precautions you must take to prevent fires from getting out of hand.

Is the Working Relationship Between the City and County as Bad as Paul Beane Says?

Rex Andrew — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:50:54 +0000

“Judge Head and I get along very well,” Mayor Martin said.

Beane on City/County Relationship: It Sucks

Rex Andrew — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:40 +0000

Beane holds nothing back when asked about the relationship between the city and county.

Road Construction in Parts of Lubbock to Begin Next Week

Cole Shooter — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:34:54 +0000

Two separate road improvement projects will get underway next week in Lubbock.

Lubbock County Courthouse Security, Citibus Users Meet, and More in Chad's Steaming Pile

Chad Hasty — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:17:52 +0000

What is Chad Hasty planning on talking about on Wednesday's show? Check out a few of the things he is working on in today's Steaming Pile.

City of Lubbock, Other Areas Around South Plains See Sales Tax Payment Increase

Cole Shooter — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:54:59 +0000

Many taxing entities are getting more money due to increased sales tax revenue in their areas. Keep reading to find out how spending is increasing across the South Plains

UPDATED: Wildfires Scorch Over 100,000 Texas Acres

Rob Snyder — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:00:40 +0000

Extremely dry conditions and winds of over 60mph sparked grass and wildfires across the South Plains and Texas Panhandle on Sunday. Find out more after the jump.