City of Lubbock

Texas Tech has officially renamed the Drive of Champions to honor legendary track coach Wes Kittley. After 27 seasons and 16 Big 12 titles, Kittley’s legacy is now permanently etched into the Lubbock landscape.

Lubbock County has officially cracked the top 20 healthiest counties in Texas for 2026. Scoring an overall "A" grade from Niche, the Hub City shines in diversity and nightlife while maintaining a strong B+ for health and fitness.

Former Adobe Auto Sales manager Joshua Weston guilty of theft and embezzlement in Lubbock. Weston was accused of stealing over $200,000 through fraudulent Facebook ad reimbursements and company accounts.

Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady makes history as the first Red Raider drafted into the AUSL. Selected No. 2 overall by the Texas Volts, the star pitcher continues her record-breaking career on the professional stage.

David Bowman, 27, was arrested for a 2025 hit-and-run that killed 28-year-old Anthony Martinez in Lubbock. Investigators identified Bowman’s SUV after finding dried blood on the hood. He has since posted a $25,000 bond.

Unofficial results for the 2026 Lubbock General Election are in. Mayor McBrayer and several incumbents held their seats, but the story of the night was the low turnout, with fewer than 13,000 ballots cast in the county.

Texas Tech softball is on a six-game winning streak following a dominant 12-2 victory. Pitchers Kaitlyn Terry and NiJaree Canady made history as the program's first duo to reach 20 wins each in a single season.

A 15-year-old boy died Saturday after falling from a pickup truck's running board on Avenue W. This marks the second fatal accident involving a fall from a moving vehicle in Lubbock within a single week.

Texas Tech Spirit Program is celebrating a historic run as the Pom Squad takes gold at the ICU World Championships and Cheer secures their second straight national title. Both teams dominated the competition in Orlando.

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The Seventh Court of Appeals ruled that Gary Boren must be on the Lubbock District 4 ballot. The court found the city charter's residency rules take precedence over state law in this special election case.

A Lubbock man faces 20 years in prison after a grand jury indictment for a fatal hit-and-run. The driver claims he thought the victim had a real pistol, which turned out to be a BB gun.