By Jayme Lozano When a flag with Arabic writing was hung from Citizens Tower in downtown Lubbock on Feb. 15, many people feared what it meant. But the message was not intended to scare Lubbock residents at all. It simply said, “Love is for all.” Mayor Glen Robertson asked for the flag to be reported to Homeland Security, the […]
Lubbock Police Department Develops Digital Map
March 6, 2016 by
By Victoria Landers In January, the Lubbock Police Department launched a free digital crime map, allowing citizens to view reported crimes in their neighborhoods. The map, which operates on RAIDS Online and is powered by BAIR Analytics, was created to give Lubbockites a simple way to see the types of crimes reported around them. “There are different vendors out […]
City Hasn’t Gone Wild Since Going Wet, Shows Report
February 3, 2016 by
By Ellysa Gonzales and Nicole Crites When Lubbock went “wet” in 2009, many were divided about allowing alcohol sales within city limits. Now, almost seven years after the controversial vote, officials say opponents’ biggest concerns did not pan out. The number of alcohol-related offenses in Lubbock has hardly changed since alcohol sales became legal, said Lt. […]
Different Forms of Tech Safety Concerns
May 2, 2014 by
With more than 32,000 students attending Texas Tech University, safety not only does involves preventing crimes, but it also includes such things as laboratory safety. “Texas Tech University is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors,” wrote President M. Duane Nellis in an email sent out in late […]
Do You Want Some Fries With That Kidnapping?
July 26, 2013 by
After escaping from the house she was held captive in, a 15-year-old Amarillo girl said she is glad to be free after two long months. Capt. Jonathan Caspell of the Lubbock Police Department said the 15-year old went to the nearest McDonalds from the house she was confined to. “We are investigating that if she […]
