Buffalo Springs
GOVERNMENT
City and County Public Health District & City of Lubbock Environmental Health Department Relocating to New Facility
The City and County Public Health District lobby will close on July 3, 2024, and will remain closed until July 16, 2024, when the new facility at 2015 50th Street opens to the public. Citizens can still reach the staff at the City and County Public Health District during this period, and operations such as disease surveillance will continue during the transition. There will be some disruptions to administrative operations on July 9-10, 2024, when the Public Health District moves administrative staff to the new building.
Thursday morning top stories: Biden and Trump to hold first debate tonight
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Court records show former youth pastor Luke Cunningham is accused of sexually assaulting two children in Lubbock between 2016 and 2018. Turning Point Community Church says it did not receive any complaints about Cunningham while he worked there. Full story here: Former Lubbock...
4th on Broadway is next week and there are a few reminders with the parade route and parking
LUBBOCK, Texas—The 4th on Broadway will be held on Thursday, July 4. This all day event will have something for everyone to enjoy. The parade has changed its route for this year and there are several places to park. This will be a full day of events for the community to enjoy. The celebration will include the parade, music, food, vendors, eating contest, fishing tournament and of course the fireworks show. Find out more at broadwayfestival.com.
Lubbock Needs These 16 Food Spots
People say Lubbock has a lot of food or too many options but I do not agree. There are a lot of places we still need. From mom-and-pop to chain restaurants the Hub City has a lot to offer with good food. We take a look at what places around Lubbock people think we still need.
Where to buy fireworks around Lubbock? Here's what you need to know, laws on where to use them
Wanting to light up the night sky and show your patriotism on America's Independence Day on the South Plains?. Well, here's everything you need to know about where to buy fireworks, safety precautions, and the laws on where to pop fireworks around Lubbock. And, perhaps more importantly, where not to!
Willie Lusk, 'Texas King of Cowboy Boots,' honored with East Lubbock historical marker
At 6 feet, 6 inches tall, Willie Lusk, Jr. was a big man. "His boot prints were big, and he left them in many places," said Sandy Fortenberry, chair of the Lubbock County Historical Commission. The commission and members of the Lubbock city and county governments gathered earlier this month...
Rosiles: Call for Lubbock's participation in local news research study
Hi, readers of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Some of you may know me as the A-J's Breaking News and Special Projects Reporter. However, whenever I am not getting to tell your stories and the stories of West Texas, I am hard at work at the Texas Tech Library, studying for my master's degree in Strategic Communication and Innovation.
Lubbock Gets Scary In June As Halloween Hit’s The Hub City
We have another "Code Orange" for you. It sure seems like the prime Halloween indicators landed early this year. We now have all three locations of Spirit Halloween Stores with "Coming Soon" posters up. I've also noticed in the past that the three places most likely to have Halloween items early are Joanne's Fabrics, Ross For Less, and At Home. The winner this year is At Home. From candles to giant skeletons and everything in between, the shelves are already being stocked with a bunch of Halloween items.
Summer activities from the City of Lubbock Parks and Rec
LUBBOCK, Texas– The City of Lubbock’s Parks and Recreation department has announced its upcoming classes and events open to the public. Every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Hodges Community Center will host ‘Magic the Gathering Nights.’ Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. From seasoned veterans to newbies, anyone can come and enjoy this fun card game. The Hodges Community Center is located at 4011 University Ave.
Family claims Texas prison failed to safely manage schizophrenic man's release
ABILENE, Texas — June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. A family claims the Texas Department of Criminal Justice failed to ensure the safety of a mentally unstable inmate, and the community by not following the agreed upon plan for release. In April Terry Martin was released from...
Lubbock City Council appoints committee to compromise for private sewer lateral line responsibility
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Wednesday, June 26 the Private Sewer Lateral Line Ad-Hoc Committee met at Citizen’s Tower to come up with a compromise to propose to the City Council regarding the responsibilities of repairs to private sewer lateral lines, which are the property of homeowners. Since 2006,...
City Offices will be Closed for Independence Day
City of Lubbock offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume Friday, July 5. Solid waste collection for Thursday, July 4, will be shifted to Wednesday, July 3. Recycling/. Landfill Operations. Both landfills will be closed Thursday, July 4, and will resume...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.