By Urvi Dalal As death tolls due to illegally manufactured fentanyl have rapidly multiplied in the last decade, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to counter the growing crisis in Texas. Fentanyl deaths are now classified as poisonings, and fentanyl-related deaths can be tried as murder, according to a new law that took effect in […]
Family, police seek information in North Lubbock fatal shooting
December 17, 2021 by
By: Madeleine Hall & Haleigh Hinojosa Police are offering the public $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Bryan Garcia, 20, following a shooting that on Nov. 12 in North Lubbock. According to a news release from the Lubbock Police Department, Garcia is wanted in the murder of 28-year-old Paul Saiz. Police […]
COVID-19 causes concern for domestic violence in Lubbock
June 11, 2021 by
By Kristin Rodin Families and experts are concerned about the ongoing challenges COVID-19 has created for domestic violence resources in Lubbock in 2021. In November 2020, 19-year-old Haven Trevino was shot and killed at Orlando’s – located at 6951 Indiana Ave. – after ending her relationship with Isaiah Mesa. Court records show Mesa had previously […]
Remembering Haven: Lubbock family speaks out about deadly domestic violence case
December 18, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo and Samantha Pontius In remembering her daughter Haven Trevino, Jennifer Trevino said the 19-year-old loved music – one of her favorite songs being “Golpes en el Corazón” by the band Los Tigres del Norte. The song tells the story of a soured romance that ultimately leaves the singer heartbroken. “In English, it’s […]
Wintry Mix: State, City Officials Warn of Dangerous Winter Road Conditions
October 30, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Road conditions in Lubbock remain troublesome in icy and snowy weather conditions, generating a greater risk of traffic collisions whenever temperatures drop. Consequently, Lubbock first responders are urging citizens to take proactive measures in order to prevent accidents in cold weather. These measures are not only for the protection of […]
Lubbock police announce arrests in connection to weekend double homicide
April 9, 2020 by
Lubbock Police announced three arrests were made in a double homicide case that occurred on April 4. Mia Altamirano, 17, and Michael Bean, 20, were pronounced dead at the scene and two other victims sustained life-threatening injuries. Ricky Clardy Jr., 20, and Malachi Gibson, 18, are alleged by police to have approached the front door […]
Suspect in Pharmacy Robbery reported Thursday Morning Found
March 5, 2020 by
Lubbock Police officers responded to a call about a robbery at 10:15 a.m. at Highland Pharmacy located at 2424 50th St., according to Lubbock Police Department news release. Police report the suspect entered the pharmacy with a weapon and demanded pharmaceutical narcotics – the pharmacist complied, and the suspect then fled the building. The […]
Lubbock Police Searching for Two Persons of Interest Related to a Shooting
March 5, 2020 by
The Metropolitian Special Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Arthur Swain and Katika Sharron Wilson, who believed to be involved in a Jan. 10 shooting, according to Lubbock police news release. Arthur Swain is described as a 54-year-old black male, about 6-feet tall and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, […]
A Chief for Everyone: Floyd Mitchell to Lead Lubbock Police Department
December 5, 2019 by
By Josh Bray After 27 years in the department and a tenure of four years as chief for Lubbock Police Department, Greg Stevens has moved to Rockport, Texas, a small town along the coast where his role as chief has went from supervising 600 employees to 30. Stevens said he would characterize his move not […]
Choosing Up, Choosing Life: Finding hope for victims of sex-trafficking
November 1, 2019 by
Texas Tech student Cross Warnock gives readers a glimpse into the life of a man whose profession is based on what he calls “pimpin.’” Through his eyes and local professionals who have first-hand experience in dealing with victims, Warnock delves into “The Life & The Trade.” Please follow the three links to learn more about […]
