By Avery Mendoza As Lubbock’s mayoral campaign season is in full swing, Tech The Vote hosted a forum on Wednesday, April 3, for students and citizens to hear from five candidates at the Texas Tech Law School’s Lanier Auditorium. Candidates Adam Hernandez, Steve Massengale, Mark McBrayer, Antonio Renteria and Stephen Sanders answered questions from a […]
First grid customers added to ERCOT as retail window nears close
January 19, 2024 by
By Reece Nations Customers of Lubbock Power & Light are running out of time to choose an electric utility provider before the retail shopping period elapses. On Feb. 15, customers’ shopping window and ability to personally choose their electrical provider will end. Customers who have not selected a provider within the allotted shopping period, which […]
LP&L ‘cutover event’ to temporarily leave thousands powerless
November 17, 2023 by
By Reece Nations If harsh enough winter weather descends by the time Lubbock Power & Light starts its grid switchover, the process could stall and delay city council’s certification. Some meteorologists are forecasting a cooler and wetter winter due to a strong El Niño expected to progress through the Northern Hemisphere until spring, according to […]
City Considers New Traffic Signal on University Avenue
October 24, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope There are already five stop lights along University Avenue between 19th Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway, but the city of Lubbock is considering another one. Residents and employees at stores near the intersection of Mac Davis Lane and University Avenue have mixed opinions, emphasizing both safety concerns and increased congestion along University Avenue. Sharmon Owens, […]
Local Voter Registration Low Among Millennials
May 8, 2016 by
Local election voter turnout has hit an all-time low in the U.S., and Lubbock is no exception. But one demographic consistently does not show at the polls. According to the Lubbock County Elections Office, about 16 percent of registered voters in Lubbock County voted in the 2016 municipal elections. District 1, which includes the North […]
Students, Residents Discuss Uber-Less Lubbock
April 25, 2016 by
By Kaitlin Bain Uber, an international ride-sharing company operating in Lubbock, is facing proposed regulations that have stirred fears Uber would either leave or cut its number of drivers because of possible additional fees. City Councilwoman Karen Gibson will introduce the Uber regulations at the City Council meeting on Thursday, April 28. The proposal aims to place all […]
Hammocks Prohibited in Most Lubbock Parks
April 6, 2016 by
Rory Polhamus, a junior engineering major from Houston, recalls one gorgeous day in Lubbock when he tried to hang his hammock in Tech Terrace Park. A recent transfer to Tech with no knowledge of local ordinances, he didn’t enjoy his Eagle Nest Outfitter’s hammock for long. “One of the students came over and told me […]
Student Youngest Ever to Run for City Council
April 6, 2016 by
Tristan Ramirez does not want to be a politician. He hopes to be more. “I don’t want to be elected to office and just be known as a city councilman,” Ramirez said. “I want to be known as a member of the community, as a servant of the community. That’s really all I want.” Ramirez is […]
City Council May Vote on New Smoke-Free Ordinance
April 9, 2014 by
A local group is looking to change the minds of those in Lubbock about the continued allowance of smoking in public workplaces, such as bars and sports grills. If passed, the new sanctions could impact Texas Tech University and its students. The City of Lubbock currently prohibits smoking inside of and within 20 feet of enclosed public places — […]
Ringleader of the Floyd Price Recall Effort
November 20, 2013 by
Soon after the third recall attempt of District 2 Councilman Floyd Price failed, I sat down to interview Gordon Harris, the leader of the recall attempts. Jason Pearson: I have been following your pursuit to get Floyd Price recalled. It’s been three times and it has not happened. Can you describe each one? Gordon Harris: […]
