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Heavy rain in Lubbock causes severe stormwater pollution when runoff sweeps up sediment, excess nutrients, trash, bacteria, and chemicals. Protecting local playa lakes and wildlife requires proper waste and runoff management.

That car sitting in the driveway for months could be costing you more than you think. Lubbock has rules about junk vehicles, and they apply even on private property.

Lubbock actually lets you keep backyard chickens, bees, and even a horse in the city limits, but the rules are more specific than you might expect.

A total of 24 former Texas Tech Red Raiders have made NFL rosters this season, including nine standout rookies and superstar Patrick Mahomes, who is sitting out the preseason to stay healthy.

Courts say you have no reasonable expectation of privacy in public, and these cameras are a big reason that ruling matters in everyday life.

Looking for a new job in Lubbock? Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hosting a major job fair this Friday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your resume and meet with top local employers ready to hire.

Six shots fired outside a Washington hotel in 1981 put Lubbock in national headlines for all the wrong reasons, and the story behind it still surprises people.

Owning property in Lubbock comes with a rulebook most residents have never read, and the city has real tools to enforce it.

Parents in Anna, Texas are asking questions after cameras at Slayter Creek Park appear to be aimed at the splash pad, playground, and skatepark where kids play.

Three Texas Tech football standouts just landed on the 2026 Lombardi Trophy preseason watch list, claiming half of the total selections for the entire Big 12 conference ahead of the September 5 season opener.

Witches Brew is back in Lubbock, and this time it brought friends. Two new Halloween flavors from Alani Nu just dropped, and they won't last long.

Lubbock ISD's superintendent says the cell phone ban is already working. Dr. Kathy Rollo has seen the results, and she's speaking positively about what's changed inside schools.

Enjoy free happy hour drinks from Millie's. Just tell them you're a listener of the show!

Lubbock allows backyard fire pits, but there are rules about what you can burn, where you can place them, and when you can actually light one up.

Thinking about backyard chickens in Lubbock? Your zoning district matters more than you might think before you build anything.

Multiple TxDOT construction projects are causing major lane closures and traffic diversions across Lubbock County, including long-term work on Loop 88 and US 87. Here is when the orange cones are finally leaving.

Lubbock’s Citibus is launching Phase One of a major 5-year service overhaul on Sept. 28. The update includes four new or redesigned routes to expand access and cut travel times. Informational community meetings begin Aug. 12.

Fill up your tank and fund school safety. Lubbock ISD and Tootn Totum are back with Spirit Pumps, and five local high schools are ready to benefit.

Before signing a lease in Lubbock, there are a few things every renter should check that most people skip until it's too late.

Bat Out of Hell has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, and it all started with a Texas kid who spent just one semester in Lubbock.

Lubbock's 311 line handles everything from potholes to abandoned vehicles, and you don't have to know which city department to call.

Before starting that home improvement project in Lubbock, there's a good chance you need a permit first, and skipping that step can create real headaches later.

Four Lubbock ISD officers were recognized this year, but one sergeant's work tackling gang activity inside the district really stood out to department leadership.

Most Lubbock County drivers will pay between $75 and $85 to renew their registration in 2026, and yes, that includes a fee for inspections most vehicles no longer have to get.

That old TV sitting in the garage and the half-empty paint cans in the shed, Lubbock actually has a place for all of it.

Jimmy Buffett once told the Landsharks they knew his songs better than he did. That's a pretty hard endorsement to top — and they're bringing that show to Lubbock.

A dragged trailer chain on dry grass. That's all it takes during a Red Flag Warning — and West Texas wind does the rest in minutes.

Tall grass, brush piles, vacant lots — if you live near open land in Lubbock, late summer is when you want to start paying a little more attention to where you're walking.

Retirement, a career change, or just needing steady work — substitute teaching has a way of fitting into more life situations than most people realize.

Five dollars gets you into a full day of medieval mayhem in the middle of Lubbock — and the kids tag along for free.