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Precinct 2 County Commissioner Jason Corley looking serious during a Lubbock commissioners meeting amid controversy over an early congressional campaign announcement.

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Corley Accidentally Resigns While Running for Congress, Shocked to Learn Laws Still Exist

So Jason Corley — yes, that Jason Corley — apparently tried to soft-launch his congressional…

lubbock-sucksDecember 8, 2025

Hand holding a piece of Native American beadwork featuring geometric designs in blue, purple, and tan.

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Lubbock Finally Remembers Native People Exist, Plans Powwow Like It’s 1491

In a rare moment of cultural self-awareness, Lubbock has discovered that Native people are, in…

lubbock-sucksNovember 18, 2025

Faded Buddy Holly glasses painted on a Lubbock crosswalk slated for removal under Governor Abbott’s new directive.

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Abbott Wanted to Nuke Rainbow Crosswalks – Instead, He Accidentally Banned Buddy Holly

In a stunning act of political slapstick, Governor Greg Abbott’s crusade against rainbow crosswalks has…

lubbock-sucksNovember 13, 2025

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Jodey Arrington Quits Congress After “Fixing” America, Allegedly

West Texas Congressman and House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington says he won’t seek re-election…

lubbock-sucksNovember 11, 2025

Lubbock ISD Superintendent Kathy Rollo speaks at a town hall meeting, presenting the district’s “B” academic rating for 2024–25.

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Lubbock ISD to Maybe, Possibly, Someday Close More Schools — But Gently This Time

Lubbock ISD swears it’s not closing more schools — at least not until fall 2026…

lubbock-sucksNovember 4, 2025

Two workers repair a leaking water line in a muddy rural Texas field as cattle graze in the background.

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Texas Spends $223 Million So Rural Towns Can Finally Drink Water That Doesn’t Smell Like Rust and Regret

Two years after voters threw a billion dollars at Texas’ crumbling water system, the state…

lubbock-sucksNovember 4, 2025

Two South Plains women sit at an outdoor table during a TV interview, discussing how the justice system failed to protect them from domestic violence.

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Judge Lets Serial Abuser Walk—Lubbock Shocked to Learn “Consequences” Optional

In the latest episode of Lubbock’s Justice System: Who Needs Consequences Anyway?, two women say…

lubbock-sucksOctober 31, 2025

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City Council Cancels Its Own Panic Button: Lubbock Repeals the $50 “Peace of Mind” Tax

In a rare moment of collective clarity, Lubbock’s City Council realized they might’ve accidentally charged…

lubbock-sucksOctober 29, 2025

Rows of solar panels installed in a large open field at the Swenson Ranch Solar project site in West Texas.

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Meta to Power Up with West Texas Sunshine, Because Data Centers Need Vitamin D Too

Meta and ENGIE North America just announced a shiny new deal to soak up 600…

lubbock-sucksOctober 28, 2025

Entrance to the Lubbock Animal Services adoption center with large “DOGS” sign above the doors.

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Council Debates Whether Lubbock’s Dog Problem Needs Leashes, Laws, or Just Vibes

Lubbock City Council spent another evening discovering that stray, dangerous dogs don’t fix themselves. Councilwoman…

lubbock-sucksOctober 16, 2025

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Corley Accidentally Resigns While Running for Congress, Shocked to Learn Laws Still Exist

Lubbock Finally Remembers Native People Exist, Plans Powwow Like It’s 1491

Abbott Wanted to Nuke Rainbow Crosswalks – Instead, He Accidentally Banned Buddy Holly

Jodey Arrington Quits Congress After “Fixing” America, Allegedly

Lubbock ISD to Maybe, Possibly, Someday Close More Schools — But Gently This Time

Texas Spends $223 Million So Rural Towns Can Finally Drink Water That Doesn’t Smell Like Rust and Regret

Judge Lets Serial Abuser Walk—Lubbock Shocked to Learn “Consequences” Optional

City Council Cancels Its Own Panic Button: Lubbock Repeals the $50 “Peace of Mind” Tax

Meta to Power Up with West Texas Sunshine, Because Data Centers Need Vitamin D Too

Council Debates Whether Lubbock’s Dog Problem Needs Leashes, Laws, or Just Vibes

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