Karen Gibson

She explained that even though many citizens are against these annexations, they are to be expected in a city that is growing about 1.5-2% per year, saying, "That's just part of it. As a city grows, as people come in, as businesses come in, the city is going to grow."

Gary Boren, Curtis Parrish, and Karen Gibson are all running for Lubbock Co. Judge. Who do you support?

Early voting in Texas ends on Friday, with Election Day happening on Tuesday (March 6). In Lubbock, the race for County Judge has finally had some fireworks.

In an interview on KFYO, Karen Gibson accused Gary Boren of cutting a deal to avoid criminal prosecution in 2007. Both are candidates for Lubbock County Judge.

"You've go to find a way to save taxpayer money," Gibson said.

A debate between the three Republican candidates for Lubbock County Judge will be moderated by KFYO's Chad Hasty.

Gibson commented, going on to say, "The first thing we have to do is see what the citizens want to do."

Curtis Parrish, Karen Gibson, Gary Boren. Who do you support for Lubbock County Judge in the Republican Primary? Or are you undecided?

Finally, councilwoman Gibson discussed the American Caner Societies efforts and plans for a "total ban" of smoking in Lubbock businesses. Gibson strongly disagreed with these plans, saying, "I think that's a business decision. I don't think that's a government decision."

Some local politicians aren't happy about S.B.2 from the Texas Senate. But why?