Buffalo Springs Lake

Buffalo Springs is a village in Lubbock County that exists along the shores of Buffalo Springs Lake. It has a small population of around 453 residents and is a part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is based around the lake and is a common spot for Lubbckites to visit.

The lake was established as a recreational area in 1957. It was developed to provide Lubbock residents with a place for swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, and more. It is a common spot for locals to spend the weekends and float along the lake.

Buffalo Springs is served by the Roosevelt Independent School District and is home to around 143 families. It is only a 20-minute drive from Lubbock and has a total area of 1.9 square miles. 20.73% of that area is made up of the lake.

Bill Moore
Bill Moore
Bill Moore, candidate for Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 Precinct 3 talking about issues at Buffalo Springs Lake.
Filthy Conditions
Filthy Conditions
Greg Lewis, candidate for Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 talks about the conditions at Buffalo Springs Lake and mismanagement of county funds. (October 25, 2016)
Water Control Election
Water Control Election
On Friday's edition of The Chad Hasty Show on KFYO, Greg Thornton and Royce Lewis both joined Chad to talk about issues surrounding Buffalo Springs Lake. Both men are candidates for the Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Lubbock Campaign Signs Stolen
Lubbock Campaign Signs Stolen
A candidate for a Lubbock Water Board was campaigning Wednesday, October 29, at the United Supermarkets located at 4th and Slide after his and other candidates’ signs were stolen overnight.

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