The City of Lubbock appointed Rob Keinast as the Interim Fire Chief of Lubbock Fire Rescue on Tuesday, according to a press release. His first day as Interim Chief will be May 4 and Chief Fogerson’s last day will be May 3.

Interim Chief at the Lubbock Police Department Gregory Rushin on Tuesday gave LPD’s Annual Report in front of the City Council during a regular meeting. The report revealed crime rates and statistics about police calls in the Hub City for 2023. According to data read by Chief Rushin, violent crimes in Lubbock in 2023 went down 20% and property crimes decreased 24%.

A major piece of legislation is on the ballot this election season, and banners advocating against it have been placed on two major Lubbock churches. Are these signs allowed? EverythingLubbock.com found out the answer.

Lubbock Fire Rescue said it was on the scene of a four-inch cut gas line on 98th Street and Upland Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.

LUBBOCK, Texas— The Hub City will welcome a new soda shop among the ranks of Soda Shack and others like it. Dusty Coast Soda Company is Lubbock’s latest beverage shop. It is located at 7924 Slide Road and will open on Saturday, April 27. According to a social media post, Dusty Coast is set to […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Fundraising platform, GoFundMe, announced in a press release Tuesday its expansion into Mexico, one of the largest economies in Latin America. GoFundMe organizers in Mexico can now create fundraisers, accept donations and withdraw funds in Mexican Pesos. This expansion is part of the company’s effort to make its services available in more […]

The United Family announced on its website Evie Mae’s BBQ will no longer be sold at the United Supermarkets at 114th Street and Slide Road as of May 22, 2024.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Chart-topping recording artist Teddy Swims will perform in the Hub City in October at Buddy Holly Hall, according to a press release from the venue. Swims is best known for his smash hit “Lose Control,” which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and garnered over a billion streams across multiple platforms. […]

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of April 23, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— On March 20, Joe Easter, a Lubbock father and Texas Tech football fanatic suffered a severe stroke resulting in major complications. A GoFundMe created by his daughter Stephanie Easter, hopes the Lubbock community will “rally for Joe” to support his fight […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Court documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Tuesday morning provided details into the new charge filed against 22-year-old Greg Sanchez, who has been in custody since February 2023. Sanchez was initially arrested after he was accused of stalking a couple by making threats against them through cell phone calls, text messages and social […]

LUBBOCK, Texas— Nine puppies were brought into The Haven Animal Care Shelter in Lubbock after someone left them in a duct-taped box in a dumpster.  “They were found behind a game room about 3 a.m.,” said founder and executive director, Dr. Brenda Wilbanks.  Dr. Wilbanks said unfortunately, dumping is only getting worse as owners grow more desperate, and shelters fill faster.  “I’ve done this for between […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University’s Student Union and Activities will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday. The event will be in tandem with the Grounds Maintenance and will provide TTU students, faculty and staff the opportunity to build community while “beautifying campus.” The event will kick off at 11:00 a.m. and will […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Monday is behind us and now you may be looking for a way to spice up your Tuesday in Lubbock. Let’s taco bout some Taco Tuesday deals in the South Plains:

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office took to social media on Monday to recognize Staff Sergeant Oliver as the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award. Sergeant Oliver and other first responders were recognized, such as Firefighter Jack Todd, Paramedic Kelli Barrera, Lubbock Police Department Corporal Tim Varner, and Texas Department of Public Safety […]

Morning: Clear start today. Low of 54°. Afternoon: 20% chance of isolated showers. High of 89°. Tonight: Full moon this evening. Low of 55°. Isolated showers possible across the South Plains this afternoon. Stronger to possibly severe thunderstorms to the east of the caprock. During these brief thunderstorms possibility of both excess hail and hail up to 2 […]