LUBBOCK, Texas – The November Constitutional Amendment Election is just over a month away, and the Lubbock County Elections Office is still short-staffed. “Over the years, it’s been harder to find workers,” said Roxzine Stinson, elections administrator with the Lubbock County Elections Office. “We still need about 40 poll workers to help have our maximum […]

The Matador community saw risks of severe weather on Wednesday, only three months after a deadly EF3 tornado ripped through the town, taking lives, businesses and homes with it. 

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety’s helicopter here in Lubbock takes just about five minutes to lift off after being dispatched, and it’s used more often than you may think.  “We generally fly almost every single day, weather dependent,” said Kyler Purdue, a detective with the Lubbock Police Department. “We assist the tag […]

On Wednesday, the Texas Department of Transportation said it will begin pumping flooded roads at US 87 and FM 41 sometime Wednesday evening, according to a social media post.

LUBBOCK, Texas — According to a social media post by the Seminole Police Department, a man identified as Dewayne Emmanuel Long, 46, was arrested Tuesday on felony charges after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit. A passenger, Kimberly Carruth, 35, had a parole violation warrant and was also taken into custody. The incident […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Hub City may be known for Buddy Holly, chiltons and Red Raider Football, but just like every other city, we have some urban legends that are sure to keep you up at night. Tali Russell, president of Raider Power of Paranormal, told EverythingLubbock.com on Wednesday that most of the residence halls […]

Halloween is coming quickly and the South Plains has plenty of family-friendly events for both kids and adults.

HOCKLEY COUNTY, Texas– The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Wednesday that an inmate of the Hockley County jail died in custody. According to the release, the custodial death took place on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and involved a 60-year-old male inmate. The inmate was transported to a Hockley County hospital […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock-Cooper Independent School announced in a press release that two of its elementary schools, East Elementary and South Elementary have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2023-2026. A press release said Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership and educational excellence. Lubbock Cooper ISD said in a press release […]

David Montgomery Smith, 36, was arrested on September 26 and accused of using credit card information to purchase hotel rooms in Lubbock, according to court documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Symphony Orchestra presents the second Masterworks concert of the season “Haydn’s The Creation,” on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. A press release said LSO will be joined by guest conductor Michael Palmer and by the Lubbock Chorale under the leadership of […]

LUBBOCK, Texas– One person suffered serious injuries, and another person suffered unspecified injuries following an animal attack in Central Lubbock, according to Lubbock Animal Services. According to Steven Greene, Director of LAS, the victims were found in the 4300 block of Boston Avenue and the attack happened around 5:30 p.m. Greene told EverythingLubbock.com the animals […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — A Frida Kahlo mural that graces downtown Lubbock on the side of Grey Edges Gallery is getting a new look. Kelly Reyna, the owner of the gallery, said she is eager to begin working on it. In Lubbock’s cultural art district at 1614 Mac Davis Lane, sits the colorful and vibrant “Viva […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation and the Lubbock Music Friendly Advisory Committee announced the third annual “Getting the Gig” free workshop that will be held on November 30 at Jake’s Sports Café and Backroom from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with lunch provided. A press release said the workshop is focused on […]

Several counties on the South Plains, including Lubbock, were placed under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch by the National Weather Service on Wednesday.