“Anytime you’re governor for 14 years,” John Frullo said, “you’re going to have a lasting impression on the state.” Frullo, R-Texas, state representative for the 84th district, said the atmosphere at 1100 Congress Avenue has been different since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took over the Capitol building. Frullo said the 84th legislative session is shaping […]
Tim Cole Becomes Permanent Figure In Lubbock
September 17, 2014 by
Most students come to Texas Tech University in hopes of success. It may have taken 30 years, but Tim Cole has posthumously achieved that goal. Cole was a 26-year-old Army veteran pursuing a business degree at Tech. In March 1985, he was falsely accused of rape. Cole served 14 years of his 25-year sentence before […]
Lubbock Planned Parenthood Closed
April 29, 2014 by
Lubbock women will now have to go elsewhere to access abortion services. Both Lubbock Planned Parenthood locations, including the Women’s Health Center, have closed down as a result of a new Texas law. Generation Healthcare, a non-profit, pro-adoption group, bought out both of the Planned Parenthood facilities in Lubbock in late October in what was […]
Texas Remains Republican; Expected Results from Political Science Poll
April 17, 2014 by
The majority of Texans would vote for Republican Greg Abbott for governor if the elections were today, according a poll conducted by Texas Tech’s Earl Survey Research Lab. The preliminary results also said that voter photo ID laws would not be a problem with many Texas voters, and that more Texans have changed their opinion […]
Governor Perry Honors Chancellor Hance
April 2, 2014 by
Students, regents and politicians rubbed shoulders at the United Spirit Arena Wednesday night as Governor Rick Perry honored outgoing Texas Tech University Chancellor Kent Hance. Hance has been chancellor since 2006 and has made contributions to Tech such as raising over $1 billion and increasing student enrollment by 45 percent since taking office. Perry was […]
Texans to Vote on State Water Funding
November 5, 2013 by
During the most recent legislative session, state lawmakers passed three pieces of legislation that collectively propose an amendment to the Texas Constitution that will provide funding for future water-supply projects in Texas. The amendment will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot as Proposition 6. The constitutional amendment, according to the legislation, creates the State […]
Lubbock Your Blue Is Showing
July 1, 2013 by
Women, men and children gathered at the corner of University Ave. and 19th St. today to protest against what they believe is a War on Women’s Rights. Roughly 25 protestors held signs asking for supporters of women’s rights to honk as they drove by the busy intersection across the Texas Tech campus. “We’re out here […]
Save the Snow! – 10 Things to Know, March 27th
March 27, 2013 by
Stockpiling for Sochi: Russia hoards snow in case of warm weather for NEXT year’s Winter Olympics. – Business Insider Korean Peninsula Tensions: North Korea is going to sever all remaining communications with South Korea, in case of war. – Reuters Texas Standing: Gov. Rick Perry (R) spoke on the behalf of all Texans yesterday, when […]
10 Things To Know – February 6
February 6, 2013 by
1. Snail Mail: The U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail on Saturdays. Fox News 2. Gay Marriage: Both England and Wales have approved same-sex marriage. BBC
