Editorials from El Editor: Happy New Year and our very own spy gate; out thoughts on the LPD surveillance cameras

Lubbock: 2007 A Year In Review

Use of automated cameras in law enforcement helps scammer fool citizens

Lubbock attorney Steve Claus sentenced for bankruptcy fraud

Chamber of Commerce Members Polled on Bond Election, more

Who's Running for Re-election?

Jim Gilbreath One-on-One, Part 1, Part 2 - he's the "quite" voice not because he is "reasonable" but because he is a follower and not a leader, a fine guy for sure but let's not mislead KJTV

Lubbock residents' water use way down in '07

Hidden police cameras concern some Lubbock leaders

LPD press statement on "burglary cameras" - cute term for surveillance cameras

Lubbock issues statement acknowledging art censorship was wrong action

Cameras Hidden From Some Councilmen, Not Others - why the surprise? This is how it's being run at City Hall by Mr. Integrity, His Highness of Hubris, mayor-man David Miller.

Police Try To Ease Hidden Camera Fear

Council members react to police cameras

Police using hidden cameras for law enforcement - with probable cause in a given location, such as repeat burglaries, such cameras being placed temporarily are acceptable. Without probable cause they should not be used. Lt. Stevens needs some "re-education" about a government camera being the same as a private camera in a store.

ACLU wants details on banned Lubbock art

"Lactivists": Women Protesting City Censorship of Artwork

George Strait Concert Causing Ticket Concerns

Texan of the Year finalist: Lubbock native Bill Mullican

34th Street Businesses Worry - they should worry if nothing is done

Economic group plans national campaign to recruit workers

Miller Accuses Martin & Boren Of Sneaky Malfeasance - this is the story behind the sound clips we played on Friday's Pratt on Texas

Nine cadets graduate into understaffed police department - so we are taking care of the basics Mr. Mayor-man Miller?

Council says let voters speak in bond election for the soccer fields

Council decides to let voters decide on soccer field funding; Dumbauld asks for $90 million more - by Abel Cruz

Councilman Klein's statement on Cert. of Obligation bonds & the soccer park - good but he isn't the originator of the push for Truth in Budgeting

City Manager proposes $104 million bond package, $76.80/year more for each $100,000 of home or property value, AJ story

Names & Numbers donates $100,000 to centennial

Petitioners Want More Of Milwaukee Ave. Paved

Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce votes to be absorbed by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Council set to tackle soccer field funding

Miller issues a statement on debt & city employment growth, says little we don't know
Miller doesn't remember that we have been told that we will be facing from between one-quarter of a BILLION to one-half a BILLION dollars in debt for major water projects. That was not on the "debt" agenda when the 2004 bond was passed, certainly not at the major level at which we are looking.

Water Board Finalizes Plans to Repair Lines Along 34th Street, Downtown

Lubbock censors art for display at city's Buddy Holly Center - again Lubbock suffers

Water mains under 34th Street need complete replacement

Leonard Says City Addicted To Costly C.O.’s

Animal Shelter Overcrowding

David Seim Named Chairman Covenant Board

Hot check raid in Lubbock sent dozens downtown in handcuffs

Council To Focus On Funding New Soccer Fields, Council kicks up interest in delayed soccer field funds

NuWire Investor says Lubbock #4 best place to invest in America

AJ: Get to bottom of 'Party Patrol' controversy - a bit late but they're welcome

NE Lubbock Development effort slows as does funding

Mission creep at Lubbock Chamber of Commerce may continue with political school

Mac Davis to participate in Lubbock Centennial Celebration

Lubbock shows strong economic growth, according to report

FAA Finally Releases Johnson Plane Crash Report

Men's Health mag. names Lubbock among Drunkest Cities! - silly

Saggy Pants Bans May Not Be Lawful - it's an overreach by government no matter

49th Carol of Lights ceremony reflects the beginning of the holiday season (photos)

Blue Cross makes rate deal with Covenant - let's see how this works, first the City of Lubbock gives BC the stick to leverage Covenant with all to save money, now BC rates will go up - what a deal

The chickens come home to roost: Commentary on the Mayor's Roundtable and the LPD Party Patrol by Abel Cruz

LCU flyer and controversy: LCU President issues a response, see it here

Mayor's first meeting focuses on services - so after a year & a half of big spending and attempting to build city monument, he starts talking about basics - could an election be upcoming?

LPD party-patrol & other drinking "crimes" backlogs Municipal Court - note the questionable nature of the charges & the high dismissal rate & link that to the Party Patrol story

Lubbock housing market plugs along despite national slump

Dumpster Documents Give Clues to Lubbock Cemetery?

Mayor conducting public meetings across districts - what fun!

State alcohol law details allude Tech students

35 gas leak alarms all at once, but all were false alarms

Former Lubbock Police Officer Will Go to Trial in Civil Lawsuit

Lubbock Airport "Beautification" Renovation Grounded - or "hide the beauty of the High Ground behind trees not natural to the area" delayed

Are Lubbock police systematically violating rights in their "party patrol" - Pratt's commentary

Lubbock Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Charge

Racial focus in City board nominations?

Restoration of Pioneer Hotel presents some challenges for McDougal Cos.

DeLeon recall effort not over, committee calls for Dumbauld's resignation

Hispanic Chamber merger with Lubbock C. of C. to be voted upon by membership

City extends pay for military reservists

Family Promise organization helps homeless families gain self-sufficiency

Council approves $2.4 million for new fire station on Indiana Ave at 63rd St

City aims to get empty yards back on tax rolls

Lubbock Crime Ranks High in U.S

Nearly 150 new jobs for the area are in the works

Wild West Harley Davidson, Toys for Tots motorcycle parade video (2.3Mb)

TTU master plan: City officials begin planning for additional 12,000 students by 2020

Mayor writes King of Tonga in response to his comments on the city - notice His Highness of Hubris didn't bother providing our stellar employment rate or median income numbers to refute the silly charge

More than $10,000 in stolen items traced to a dozen burglaries

Guadalupe Neighborhood Assoc. shows city what people can accomplish on their own

Officials agree on plan to tap water source

We're proud of the High Ground - are you? 1.7Mb mp3 file - shame on the ashamed of Lubbock types

DA Powell explains why no charges in City recall petition handling mp3 file

Recall Petitioners Plan Civil Lawsuit

AJ Story: No charges will be filed in case of DeLeon petition-counting objections

City manager calls those exercising rights "silly"

Ashamed of Lubbock crowd claim airport landscape enhancements botched

Do Our Elected Officials Vote?

Injured LPD Officer Speaks About His Family's Tragedies

Lubbock STDs increase with national trend

Western portion of Marsha Sharp Freeway set to open this month

Klein Denounces Lubbock For Animal Death Rate, calls animal shelter "death camp" - how dare he compare animal deaths to those of human beings

Freeway construction dust, emission could be health hazards

Miller Flap: Others have hearsay, Pratt brought you a witness (mp3)

Story and statement by Miller from KCBD

Feud in City Hall: Miller claims sabotage by Leonard

Mayor, city councilman on defense in light of allegations

Mayor Miller Essentially Calls Leonard A Liar - see Miller background here

Effort To Exclude Leonard Not Over

City Hall Tensions Rise With Statements By Both Miller and Leonard

Judge puts city's insurance dispute on hold

Judge Issues Gag Order in City Insurance Feud - Pratt's comments

City leaders subpoenaed in insurance feud, Gain or loss? City, insurer remain at odds

Lubbock scores No. 5 spot in college football town housing affordability index

Klein: Baggy pants rule won't be snap decision - snap or slow, it's still stupid, anti-Liberty & not the role of government

Leonard confirms that City officials attempted to keep him out of meetings

Lubbockite tells the city council what to do with their baggy pants

Growth of Lubbock big factor in keeping alcohol sales off ballot

AJ ignored 2 major local stories about DeLeon - Why?

The "Bat" incident & the South Plains Wildlife Refuge

Johnny Bailey, Pratt on Texas sponsor, Helps LPD Track Down Burglar

David Miller Intends To Run For Re-Election

El Editor column on Martin for Mayor, comment on Miller's actions funny

Miller claims to have "removed" not created a "toxic environment" at city hall!

Historical Marker for Former Site of Lubbock Labor Camp Voted Down by DeLeon, Mayor, and other Council Members

AJ's Van Wagenen given James Eppler Memorial Economic Citizenship Award

Klein wants "saggy pants" ordinance in Lubbock - "saggy" thinking in my opinion

Martin mentions some important agenda items

AJ story on Martin's run

KCBD interview with Tom Martin - 6 O'clock news

Tom Martin to run for Lubbock Mayor (mp3) - 5:10pm

City Employee Accused of Sexual Assault speaks out

Abel Cruz' take on Linda DeLeon, open meetings question & her flap with Klein

Texas Tech police see wave of vehicle burglaries on campus

Council Approves Construction of New Water Pipeline

Atmos stops proposed rate structure, AJ story

Chavez street gets green light; Klein sees red, KLBK video

City approves street renaming to Cesar E. Chaves Drive

Unified emergency dispatch discussed with city - not new, this is something Sheriff Gutierrez was suggesting in his original campaign. LPD leadership has long stood in the way.

Business park groundbreaking today; another company looking at city, officials say

Council to review plan; benefits to customers unclear, Atmos pitches one-of-a-kind rate structure

Lubbock Ron Paul activist arrested putting up signs on public property

More possible violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act

	Will the D.A. be investigating?
	KLBK report by Joe Griffin / KAMC report by Lisa Carr - includes Pratt
	KCBD NewsChannel 11 report - includes Pratt filmed last Friday
	City of Lubbock responses: City Atty. email which makes clear we are right; Klein response; DeLeon email (all are pdf documents)
	City of Lubbock Agenda where the item in question was posted
	Link to A.G. opinion on written communications
	Link to the Attorney General's handbook on open meetings
	Previous Open Meetings violations

Commission advises against seeking water project engineers

Editorial: More Important Issues than Street Renaming

Abel Cruz: Cesar Chavez Dr: Symbolic Tokenism

Underage Drinking Tickets Up 500 Percent In Lubbock

Is Texas Tech attempting to force Lubbockites into funding a new auditorium

DeLeon Caught Possibly Violating City Charter

DeLeon pulls spouse as panel nominee

DeLeon takes back appointment of her husband to the Citizens' Red Light Camera committee, new appointment to be made; Attempts to use "school board" rules to justify her appointment.

DeLeon Debacle: Co. Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez calls for Linda DeLeon to resign

DeLeon's appointment of her husband to the Red Light committee may violate rules - Pratt noticed this Tuesday and asked KFYO news to look into the matter

D.A. has completed investigation of City recall petition handling, results coming soon - don't bet on anything being uncovered illegal

Lubbock Red Light Camera results - any reasonable study of these data points shows the cameras to be not only ineffective but dangerous!

Rear-end collisions increase, cameras stay -note the silly comments by Price & the change is time frames from Hart

KLBK's Joe Griffin reports the numbers well

More non sequiturs from Floyd Price in this KCBD story

New Mexico airline may add flights to Lubbock

Klein wants vote on auditorium/coliseum usage

Stoffregen will become the first chief public defender for the West Texas Regional Public Defender

Good neighbors be damned, Tech says they'll demolish our Coliseum & Auditorium - I wonder where they'll build our new replacement arena & auditorium, the new Vice Chancellor for fundraising had better get better as the state will not want to pick up this bill.

Greenburg AJ editorial draws strong criticism - editorial

City passes street renaming to Cesar Chavez by a 4 to 3 vote

	Organizer claims that dignity comes from city council action
	Council compromise paves way for Chavez Drive
	Lubbock City Council approved chopped up Cesar Chavez street
	Can You Tell Me How To Get To Chaves Street
	Lubbock One Step Closer To Cesar E. Chavez Drive
	Listener Club member gets the issue right

Lubbock teens in filmed fight: Youtube link 1 & Youtube link 2 (KFYO broke this story)

Here's the infamous, somewhat slanderous, city-lackey newsletter along with responses by email

Here's a strong reason to OPPOSE renaming a street after Cesar Chavez

The Elusive; or Obscure or Semi-Existent Canyon Lakes Drive

AJ editorial: Cesar Chavez is worthy of street-name honor - at least they are right on where the street should be if it is done

Hispanic Cultural Center May Become Reality After All

AJ Editorial on Covenant and Blue Cross shows ignorance - listener comment

Point Blank: Did Ted Parker Steal From City Hall?

City Budget Numbers just released (Fiscal year ended at end of Sept.) shows city has spent about $2.2 million MORE after insurance change! - advance argument, if the numbers are different why are they not in the budget?  See all the budget here

Look at this estimate sheet from back in 2006 and see how closely today's budget lines up? Where is this claimed bad performance from AAG?

Few dispute need for big fix on 34th Street, but the repair route's not cheap or easy - yes but it costs us either way, with the fix their is a financial upside & without only more loss as the tax base declines

Liberal activists at "Media Matters" shows the Lubbock AJ to be among the MOST Liberal newspapers editorial-wise in Texas, pdf of report with rankings is here

Riders speak in favor of Citibus fare increase - almost every Texas transit system is raising fairs

AAG, Ted Parker Group attorney John Barr lays out how this can be settled (pdf email) - Sounds fair to me, how about you City Hall? Why do you object to a qualified & independent auditor?

City Manager admits 4 millions "savings" is due to lower claims - comments contradict the emphatic written statement made by Miller that over $4 million has already been saved.

Abel Cruz: From COMA to Hispanic to Just who are we?

Employer says move to Dallas caused partly by City government - last 2 lines are great

Will the council vote on Cesar Chavez street renaming, Klein considers alternative

City claims 4.5 million savings in switch of insurance administrators yet items claimed are not items of cost in the public bid - that would make the bidding process meaningless

Council stalls on red-light committee, Texas Cities Must Appoint Red Light Camera Boards

Lubbock Lawyer Pleads Guilty

Controversy Over Chavez Settled By Compromise

Flood Insurance May Be Mandatory

More points on the Mayor's claims about insurance savings

Numbers to back up Ted Parker / AAG claim of City decisions costing taxpayers - 3Mb pdf with copies of original documents

Lubbock crime decreases, still above national average

Group Turns in 5,000 Signatures in Favor of Cesar Chavez Drive

Parker Group representative says most local jobs not leaving, just top HQ jobs. 300 new jobs moving from the Northeast to Dallas instead of to Lubbock - see LEDA story below.

Claim: Mayor Miller ordered LEDA to end talks with Parker Group on bringing 300 jobs to Lubbock from new company just purchased.
John Barr, attorney for the Parker Group, confirmed in a discussion with Pratt on Texas that Ted Parker had been in negotiations with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance which were summarily terminated by LEDA. Barr says that his recollection is that LEDA chief Gary Lawrence told his law firm that Mayor Miller had directed him to stop all work with the Parker Group. Remember, this action has nothing to do with the City's insurance deal - nothing related to that relates to this other than Mayor Miller himself. Attempts to reach Gary Lawrence for comment have failed as we have been told he is "out of town/state" - apparently they are not sure!

Loss of jobs looms over city dispute

Visitors site opening tied to centennial - proving Pratt right or what?

Civic Lubbock expected to tell council about possible funding shortfall today

Rise of 304-room luxury hotel begins

Ted Parker pays Lubbock back, to pull corporate HQ to Dallas

FBI Report Shows Lubbock Leads the Region in Homicides

Abel Cruz: The media's paranoia or the LPD chief's delusions?

Murders bring plea for police in East Lubbock

Monte Hasie Sues Federal Agency

"Tejano Times" hosted by Armando & Naida Gonzales to air on KRFE 580AM

Who is the WTOS (West Texas Organizing Strategies)

Editorial: Don't rely on LP&L to balance city budget - there is only one problem with this otherwise reasonable position. There is nothing forcing LP&L to build reserves as they can use retained earnings for capital spending endlessly which essentially would be a utility being taxpayer subsidized. Xcel is paying its Franchise fees and property taxes, LP&L must begin paying as well or be sold to private ownership.

Audio of Linda DeLeon on when she got recall petitions - did she get more than basic copies of the originals? What did she mean by depending on the numbers? I really don't know but due to the poor handling of this whole thing by City Secretary Becky Garza, it would seem wrong not to seriously investigate.

Recallers File Complaints With DA

DeLeon Recall Organizers Allege Criminal Conduct

Lubbock shelter handles high volumes of animals, forced to euthanize many

City trades tax dollars for development

Vote nears on Chavez street name

Lubbock business parks gaining ground

Local corn maze gears up for seventh season

Hispanic Chamber considers merger with Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Please, please let me pay More Texas, a letter to El Editor

Robbing Peter to pay Paul, column on LP&L and the City by Abel Cruz

Council's passage of Citibus increase stirs some budget confusion - why is "confusion" with this City Council news?

Council at odds over budget plan that raises cost of riding Citibus

With few complaints on table, curfew ordinance faces review

Citizen Committee To Oversee Red Light Camera Program in Lubbock - more people to be collaborators

Exclusive: The Real LP&L Story from Gary Boren, don't be fooled

LP&L board approves $1 million payment to city

Hurricane evacuees remain in Lubbock 2 years after Katrina

AJ Editors: If the news about crime is good, spread it

Abel Cruz: The media's paranoia or the LPD chief's delusions?

Retirement's on the mind of police chief - we told you this months ago

Lubbock Police Academy Named for Longest Running Chief - great!

LP&L Board of Directors Meet Tuesday Over Repayment To City

Lubbock County tax increase could mean higher rents in the city

Traffic to, from Texas Tech campus keeps commuters frustrated

Friends defy odds of starting newspaper 30 years ago - fine men

City leaders look to LP&L for possible budget relief - if they're just going to spend it on their "wish list" then don't give it to 'em.

International businesses showing interest in Lubbock's facilities

AJ says City should fund Citibus - reminder: taxpayers fund things, not the "city"

City pays for farm ventures, wants out

Former county judge, Don McBeath, retires from HSC

DeLeon & Klien join with unions to celebrate Labor Day

Leonard says he's not in a hurry to schedule a bond election

Klein wants early bond election

McDougal, Martin, Boren Ordered To Testify in contractor lawsuit

Don McBeath pushed out at TTUHSC?

A column on why the AJ is clueless regarding the Hispanic audience - I think it applies to most all audiences, Hispanic or not

Is LP&L, and the City of Lubbock, cooperating with Xcel to end major radio interference problems?

Poll: Residents believe city's crime rate increasing, chief Chippendale says othewise

DeLeon awarded Robert L. Duncan Community Champion Award from TTU

Person of Interest in Merimon case terminated from Lubbock State School

U Lofts owner given green light to open building

Klein May Support a Limited Bond Election for May

A listener asks the right questions about the City of Lubbock budget

Liberal West Texas Organizing Strategies proposes tax INCREASE!

Budget cuts hold line on city tax rate, Some on council say plan still faces changes

Committee planning Lubbock's centennial celebrations

Ice Hockey Returns To City Bank Coliseum

Lubbock man, Paul Mason, gets 5 years in prison for Medicaid fraud

Red Light Camera Company Brags

U Lofts fails inspection again

Council to address budget, city tax rate

Update: LP&L board does the right thing, reschedules meeting, Did Lubbock snub the Open Meetings Act.... again

Tech Hockey -- A Home Run on Ice?

City of Lubbock claims U Lofts not ready to open, residents in hotels

X-FAB To Expand Lubbock Operations

City Council Could Approve New Coliseum Tenant

Opinion: Smile for the cameras, Texas Tech students

Opinion: Poor street conditions highlight city's incompetence

Opinion: Potholes, problems exist on other side of Lubbock

Abel Cruz on the failure of the 2nd round of DeLeon recall petitions

Rush to restore water service costs city almost $300,000 - This is what City government is supposed to do. That is why it should not be spending "extra" money on non essential services. They should always treat such things as emergencies and get them fixed.

Lubbock's mayor Miller proves Pratt right

Council hears pleas at hearing to hold the line on Citibus fares

Did you notice Mayor Miller proving Pratt right on KFYO this morning?

Pratt commentary: What Pratt has REALLY said on the City Secretary Garza & the petition ordeal

The City of Lubbock will hold the first public hearing on the tax increase on Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m., another Thursday, August 30 at 7:30 a.m.

NTS Communications sold to XFONE of Mississippi - another Lubbock sellout, if you don't grow 'em and keep 'em here little will ever develop

Youth's life-saving actions earn him Heroism Award

Council looks at $200,000 settlement in lawsuit over collision

Gonzales Questions Petition Counting Process

Recall Petition Costing Time & Money At City Hall - so?

DeLeon recall petition has fallen short (disallowed 78 signatures) AJ story

This morning, multiple media outlets have reported that the petition has failed. Yet the City Secretary is not to announce the result until 2:30 in the afternoon. How does this bolster the credibility and "sanctity" of the Secretary's Office?

Look at the City of Lubbock's new website design. Can you say arrogance?

City and County Prepare for Possible Hurricane Evacuees

Lubbock AJ Editorial embarrassing to city in its ignorance

The items listed are due to previous leadership: councils, mayors & city management but they cite them as reasons things aren't so bad!

Tech's Citibus rides dwarf budget share

Goodacre recovering at Santa Fe home

Column: A quote from David Miller about "The Mayor"

Council members wary of no petition count observers

City Explains Different Signature Count In Petition Recall - huh?

City rejects bid to watch recall count, Pratt calls for secretary to resign, democrat-backer Ruth Schiermeyer supports secretive process

Recall Petition Organizers Plan To Protest

Lubbock Pastor Found Guilty on Four Counts of Indecency With a Child

City Secretary cites "sanctity" of her office, will not allow watchers for petition verification process

Recall 2007 Petitioners Displeased With City Petition Handling

US Dept. of Justice investigating newest recall effort

Mayor's "Spirit Ranch" threatened by grass fire yesterday

City secretary awaits state opinion on recall - ridiculous

DeLeon Recall Now A Waiting Game

RIP: Madison Sowder, an old Democrat but a solid gentleman

2 former council members sign DeLeon recall petition (Trejo & Hernandez)

More Lubbock police dept. overreaction and poor public relations

Mayor Miller responds to Moralez's non reappointment to Civic Lubbock board

Lubbock Little League Team Wins Final, Headed to National Tourney

Council renews insurance with Wachovia despite some objection

Miller believes majority support him

Council looks to set property tax rate at Truth in Taxation level

Lubbock council votes to skip bond election

Leonard Supports Lower Tax Rate

Proposed 2007-2008 City of Lubbock Budget (pdf documents)

	Revenue Analysis
	General Fund
	Administrative Services
	Community Services
	Cultural & Recreation Services
	Public Works
	Public Safety & Health Services
	Debt Service Fund

More personnel likely a top request on city budget

City has little room to raise taxes without risking rollback election

Dixon Platt withdraws from circus show trial at City Hall, likely to move forward with lawsuit, city press release, AJ Story

Negative Liberal AJ Editors stunned that Lubbock economy is healthy

LEDA to spend $13.3 million on projects

Questions about Civic Lubbock board appointments go unanswered

Gilbert Salinas says he'll run against Floyd Price for District 2 seat

November Bond Election could be a referendum on Mayor & Council

O'Reilly's Auto Parts to Build Facility in Lubbock

Citizen Sounds Off On Platt Hearing

Chevo Moralez, 13 year member of Civic Lubbock Board NOT reappointed

3 Tax Hikes Get Prelim Approval By Council

Judge rules woman accused of taking newborn competent for trial

Platt Grievance Hearing Recesses Until Mid-August

AJ's take on the showtrial hearings

Platt Arbitration Hearing Yields New Information

Council to discuss plans to replace 42-year-old shelter

Platt testifies, claims wrongful termination

Rotary International president to visit Lubbock on August 6th

City begins full-out hatchet job on Dixon Platt

Ex-insurance administrator looks to sue individual city officials

3 Of 4 Top Officers To Leave LPD?

Tech editorial: Lubbock needs a better public transportation system

Staffing shortages curb Lubbock's ambulance service

Gonzales: I'm Not Interested in Taking DeLeon's Place

City Prepares For Police Chief Retirement - OK but can we trust Dumbauld to hire a new chief?

Platt to take on city at grievance hearing

KTXT-TV wins award for original programming, Kenny Maines "StoryTellers & MusicMakers" - well deserved

Opinion: Changing times in Lubbock call for look back

Good work: Wreck Takes Out Red Light Camera

Local officials campaign finance numbers on the July 15th filings

Lubbock Red Light Camera fine payment notices - you can't pay your fine at Municipal Court, you go to a private company! (pdf) card handouts

DeLeon recall effort continues with new petition

McCain cancels Lubbock visit - oh, what a loss!

Batteries run out on LPD case against lingerie store, vibrating case not to be prosecuted by District Attorney

Competency hearing set for woman accused of taking Lubbock newborn

Yet Another Jody Nelson Tragedy

Independent audit shows DeLeon recall could have succeeded

When stop means go to the City Council

The forgotten Hispanic Cultural Center

Lubbock sales tax collection up by over 5 %

RIP Col. (Ret.) Donald J. McCullough

3rd party recount of DeLeon petition shows group fell short by 9 but shows City officials were denying many valid signatures

Counted Once, But Not Twice: Petition Signers Want to Know Why

City tries to avoid 'snafus' by hiring help with its PR - as reported on Pratt on Texas Monday

Arial photos of the Marsha Sharp Freeway construction

City hires outside contractor to do the work paid staff members are to do

Cruz: "At no cost to the people who live here?" Who are they [AJ editors] kidding?

Deleon Recall Group Suspects Foul Play in Petition Review

Lubbock Receives 5 Star Rating - hmmm, all without the "quality of life" spending some insist we must have (Abilene received the 5 star rating too)

Insurance administrator cites harm to reputation, AAG's claim targets city for damages

Former councilman Hernandez sends letter to signers of DeLeon recall petition, full text of the letter is here

DeLeon accused of harassing petition signers

Another sophomoric editorial from the AJ: "New visitor center a no-brainer ... do it"

12 Red Light Cameras Now Up and Running in Lubbock

Miller says it's the money, then it's not the money with red light cams

U.S. DOJ to review DeLeon recall process

Mayor Angry Even After Winning Red Light Cam Vote

Only Leonard & Klein vote to remove red light cameras

Local Businesses Suffering from Water Restrictions

Gilbreath wants to compromise with our constitutional rights

First Police Academy Graduates Of 2007 Join Force

John Leonard's resolution to end the Red Light Camera money-grab in Lubbock (pdf)

El Editor column: Tom Adam's Bureaucratic Apologia

Councilmen: Red-light cameras have to go

Tech Head Start begins "First Pooh Awards Ceremony" - no kidding

LISD Watering Not In Violation - there is more to this

Boren Out Of Local Politics - yeah, right.

Leonard to make motion to end red light camera use in Lubbock

Is Lubbock a Sanctuary City?

Parody from El Editor's Abel Cruz on city policy, funny

City Working on Plans to Help Relieve Water Restrictions

Klein wants to limit voter choices, pushes for city term limits, Leonard says no problem exists

Red Light Camera Fines Begin - don't pay, don't pay, don't pay

No more warnings: Red-light runners caught by cameras now face citation

Three Options After Red Light Camera Violation - no 4 options, the 4th is throw it away

Could 98th Street drainage work come to a grinding halt?

City Officials Apologize for Water Restrictions

Businesses get break on water rules

Editorial: Drowning in Incompetence - or - Bureaucratic Mumbo Jumbo

City Will Begin Enforcing Water Restrictions

DeLeon: Not out of the Woods yet?

City Secretary says recount done & recall petitions fail: City Secretary Becky Garza claims additional 17 signatures were invalid a total shortage of 39 signatures

Jilted insurance provider AAG wants sworn statements of city officials

Deleon Malice Toward None - what B.S., she's threatened people with criminal charges for opposing her politically!

Petitioners Question DeLeon Recall Petition Process

District 3: Pratt post-election commentary (pdf)

Klein mostly mystery to council colleagues - says more about the council than Klein

District 3 Special Election Section - now in archives

Lubbock's City Secretary injects herself into political campaigns, "encourages" people to file affidavits in DeLeon recall effort in order to turn over to D.A.

After plans and protests, new mausoleum, entrance to city cemetery nearly complete

City to Decide on Water Restrictions

Mayor Miller & Councilwoman Phyllis Jones said they believe City Hall is a better place to work today than it has been in the past - yeah, give in to the bureaucrats every whim and I'm sure they're happy being catered to on the backs of taxpayers

Lubbock institutes mandatory water restrictions

United Supermarkets to Acquire R.C. Taylor Distributing

Some of stolen theater sound equipment belonged to Texas Tech

Bank Official Guilty In Conspiracy & Money Laundering

El Editor exclusive interview with Linda DeLeon - her 'side' of the recall effort

Organizer denies wrongdoing in campaign to oust DeLeon - I personally witnessed the petitions being signed at South Beach Club & I believe the organizers

Activist Group Keeps Fighting to Oust City Councilwoman Linda DeLeon

Cotton Kings No Longer Operating in Lubbock

Mercado Project drawn up, now they'll want your money

City to recount recall petition signatures

City Manager Warned Against Red Light Revenue

Records Say Red Light Camera Co. Violated Anti-Lobbying

DeLeon recall petitions come up 22 valid signatures short of requirement

El Editor: Recall organizers tap into voter discontent with DeLeon, turn in close to 700 signatures by deadline

Ellerbrook's suit cost city $475,000

Judge Rules In Favor of 3 Lubbock-area sexually oriented businesses

Australian Mayor Visiting Hub City Today to visit Buddy Holly museum, Could Former Beatle Settle Holly Dispute?

Duncan says Lubbock interests were enhanced

Police Officer Asks To Be Dropped From Lawsuit

Platt Firing Letter Sent To Newspaper Accidentally

Letter sheds light on case against Platt

Cotton Kings Looking at moving to San Angelo

Cotton Kings subsidize City and Civic Lubbock to the tune of $3,304,373

3 LPD Officers Accused of Assault, Filing False Charges

Deleon Calls Recall Effort “Hurtful” - no kidding

Councilwoman DeLeon Responds To Recall Petition

Group files DeLeon recall effort signatures with Lubbock City Secretary

Maria Elena attempts to stop Giant Side of Texas campaign mention of Buddy

Recall Petition for City Councilwoman Due Tuesday

Maybe Lubbock doesn't care about hockey - well reasoned column from the AJ

Mayor: Tax Increase May Be Needed

Organizers say they have enough signatures to force recall election of DeLeon

Council approves $12.7 million for sports complex on 60 acres

See the Cotton Kings' real problem in this PDF

City Bank Coliseum Is No Longer The Cotton King's Throne

City & Cotton Kings do not reach lease agreement, Cotton Kings Ask City For $50,000

Council caves on Buddy Holly issue, renames Walk of Fame, Peggy Sue Says Fight For Buddy Holly, City Council Set to Remove Buddy Holly's Name from Plaza

LP&L Power Rates On The Rise

LP&L Rate Hike, and Rate Decrease, City Council Votes to Increase LP&L Rates

City looks at automated reporting water meters

North Lubbock Mercado Project general press release

RIP: Exporter, 'dean' of local cotton business, Hanslik dies at 90

Final 8 Red Light Camera Intersections Approved

DeLeon petitioners vow to sustain recall efforts

El Editor Editorial: The DeLeon Recall Effort

Majority of Hispanic Pulse Survey Respondents Say DeLeon Should Not Be Recalled; Tasers not Safe, What survey respondents said

The positive and Giant Side of a Recall Election

No More Buddy Holly Walk Of Fame

Lubbock police on the prowl for dildos and other sex toys, Are Obscenity Laws A Waste Of Resources?

United Supermarkets to Pledge $100,000 to Lubbock’s Centennial Celebration

LEDA may pump millions into business park

At Lubbock Preston Smith International, the bill is coming due - isn't it always. Note that many of the spacial problems are not due to age or maintenance but to how process has changed with new security regulations and no growth in carriers.

Fired Chief of Staff, Dixon Platt, will get hearing

FBI Involved In City Hall Insurance Case

Quirk in tax law has tax notices sent without tax cut being shown

2007 Lubbock County Appraisal Notices press release & data summary

Consider This... Alternate Sites for Visitor's Center

Cotton Kings rent to the City of Lubbock to be raised 10 times?

	Cotton Kings near crossroads in negotiations
	City, Cotton Kings Differ on Lease Terms
	James Clark stories following ours: first, second
	Cotton Kings statement as to rent
	Current offer is R90K per year with concession revenue, very fair. That's about $2800 per game with just over 30 home games. Also they get a share of all concessions, something they should have always received. I'm for the Kings and keeping them going but there is a limit to taxpayer support. I've been told that the $90K rent still has the city losing about 60K per year - the same amount they'd lose if the team went away and we shut the building down for the time of their season.
	2 to 3 times current rent would be back to earlier rates charged
	Cotton Kings cut deal for reduced rent (AJ 01 Aug 2006)
	Cotton Kings Must Now Do Their Part (AJ editorial 07 Aug 2006)

Lubbock Mayor attacks Lubbock's life-blood, college students - he seems to realize how much tax revenue the city gets from their being here!

Baby Dolls tenant sues city over permit dispute

You Could Soon See an Increase in Property Values

AJ Editorial: Linda DeLeon recall drive frivolous - what an elitist slap at citizens who think differently

Council rejects parks department's restrictions; mayor calls limits 'overkill'

Don't worry - the check is in the mail by Abel Cruz

Dumbauld Speaks About Firing Chief Of Staff

City manager fires top council aide Platt

DeLeon Support Rally Draws Support from Some in the Community

Supporters rally as DeLeon vows to fight recall bid

National Weather Service of Lubbock to Receive Bronze Medal Award

Senator Hutchison Honors Lubbock Law Enforcement Officials

Misunderstood Law Makes The City Big Bucks

Consider This... Paying For Lubbock's Visitor's Center

Depot District businesses weigh in on visitor center

DeLeon Opponent Optimistic About Recall Petition

City Blows Off Wind Deal - finally a decent decision

Liberal AJ says naming a street after Cesar Chavez a "good idea"

Burle Pettit opines on the Lubbock Council's "let staff run it" direction

"4" unknown reasons: Whatever happened to Lubbock's Hispanic Cultural Center?

Lubbock police officer accused of child abuse fights back

City Mistake will Cost Lubbock Taxpayers

Lubbock Sued for Taser Torture, LPD Faces Third Taser Related Lawsuit

Recall Petition Drive Against Councilman Floyd Price Stopped

DeLeon now sole target of recall bid

Group petitions to remove council members, save South Beach

AAG disputes auditor's report on billing errors

Leonard: Name Streets After Local Heroes

Group files for recall of DeLeon, Price

Citizens Split Over Street Name Change

City Council Recall Organizer Speaks Out

Street name for Chavez stirs debate

Council hears mixed reaction to naming street after Cesar Chavez

City looks to hire a booking agent for civic centers

Lubbock Seems Disinterested In Chippendales' Show

Early Voting Locations for May 12th Election

Road Name Change Causing Controversy

Drive to name street after Chavez gains steam

City Council to Consider Rate Increase and New Fees for LP&L Customers

El Editor on renaming a street for California union boss Ceasar Chavez

Desperately Needed: Red light runners, apply at an intersection near you

City boards still lacking in diversity - how about this, let those who want to serve do so and leave everyone else alone, "diversity" in and of itself is meaningless

Who Is Behind Effort To Recall Entire City Council?

Lubbock TV station calls for the end of the Red Light program

City holds off on wind energy partnership

Supreme Court decides not to block lawsuit against City of Lubbock

KCBD publishes Undercover Hospital Investigation Video - full length unedited - during which reporter was arrested in Amarillo

Movement encourages Lubbock to become emissions conscious - Libs, eat fewer beans

Profit Or Peril? City To Study New Power Line

Robberies up in city; most cases not solved

City faces lawsuit with sexually oriented business permit denial - uh oh, looks as if the moral police may have run into a savvy operator

UPDATE: Crews stem major leak in water line, estimate shows loss of 6 million+ gallons, Water Main Break Leads To Huge Water Loss and Traffic Problems

Appellate court sends Long case back for retrial, judge erred

Dallas company proposes wind power development

$25,000 each for the little parking control scooters!

Downtown revitalization needs private investment

Council to consider renaming Canyon Lakes Drive to Cesar Chavez Drive - tabled at meeting

City of Lubbock audit on health insurance intentionally skewed -

	see the court motion to appoint an independent auditor here (pdf)
	Auditor Denies Skewed Results for City Hall - laughable
	Auditor Written Statement
	Concrete Dust DeLeon say Insurance audit report 'revealing'

Racism reeks from El Editor's owner-editor

Lubbock Residents Concerned Over Lack of Tornado Sirens

New Lubbock Water Rate System Explained

How Did It Get So Bad At Lubbock State School?

Lubbock Economic Numbers Show Job Growth Rate Increase

Circumstances of Platt case still unclear, Miller asks residents to hold him accountable

Judge delays ruling on status of teen accused in Boom Boom robbery

State takes all but $7 of $85 in court costs

Editorial: Let's start talking about a new reservoir - fine but a) let's make sure we really need, and b) let's get correct numbers on how much water it would supply

Avalanche-Journal editorial board ignorant of past issues: Sunday's editorial putting down council attention to city details; 2004 editorial praising micro-management for getting Lubbock out of trouble

New Water Plan Starts Monday

Platt Investigated: “Witch Hunt Continues”

City Council Chief of Staff Denies Any Wrongdoing

Council chief, Dixon Platt, on paid leave - another one bites the hook

City Hall Accused of Intentionally False Lawsuit

Local Developer Intends to Run For District 3 City Council Seat

RIP: Bob Blake; RIP: Jim Riddle

UPDATE: Story ends with arrest, KCBD says it will not fire arrested reporter, Amarillo: Lubbock Reporter pushed envelope for story, KCBD 11 Reporter arrested in Amarillo while investigating maternity security at Amarillo hospital

Amarillo National Bank investors part of new Lubbock/Odessa area bank

Glenna Goodacre awakens from coma

Caliva: A Tale of One City - how Lubbock is at war with itself

Chippendale's Will be Back to Lubbock

Phyllis "Schumer" Jones on LubbockBlog

KFYO EXCLUSIVE: Leonard Predicts Another Tax Hike

After resignation of member, City Council vows to move forward - with taxing & spending

Resignation Sparks Debate Between Council Members

New Regulations: Little House On The Alley

What Really Happened the Day a Baby Was Stolen from Covenant?

Priorities of City, Area Leaders Versus Concerns in Bidal Aguero's Community

Mercado Concept Takes On New Meaning

Glenna Goodacre's Condition Improves

South Beach forced to switch locations for new visitors' center

Pratt on Texas listener outlines council happenings very well

Council's dynamic up in air

Top council aide Dixon Platt denies allegations

Miller now claims red light cameras are for safety, Lubbock Mayor: Red Lights Cameras Are About The Money

Study finds problems at Lubbock State School

City to buy, turn South Beach site into visitor center

Weeds choking Lubbock City Cemetery

City Council settles with former public works director for $250,000

Pratt monologue on Lubbock council happenings online, listen here

Special election on May 12th uniform election date to fill Boren's seat, April 11 should be the filing deadline

Gary Boren resigns from Lubbock City Council, AJ story

Lubbock adopts red light camera contract with ATS, Cameras coming to an intersection near you

City Blasted For Effort To Lower Insurance Cost

Another Male Revue Comes To Lubbock

City council delays reservoir talks on motion by Phyllis "Schumer" Jones

City takes harder look at Post reservoir

Lubbock council approves use of red light cameras

Council goes on political pay-back fishing trip, delays settlement with Ellerbrook

Glenna Goodacre suffers head injury, in coma

LP&L credit card payment is still months away

KCBD Viewer Feedback on Hiring Freeze

Grant program to bring more art to Hub City

City job growth rate best in decade

Suit filed by Lubbock against former AAG health administrator

Co. Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez on city purchase of Depot District property

City has money for visitors' center but not police?

Task force proposes new construction, debt would near 1/2 billion dollars, KFYO story

Mayor, New Task Force Will Use Tax Dollars to Bring Entertainment to Lubbock

Cab company owner mulling suit against city

City Sues Former Health Insurance Provider, AJ story

Depot District Visitor's Center On Hold

Council considers fate of South Beach

City too broke for police but still pushing to buy buildings - not only is this move not essential, it cuts city revenue from taxes generated by a very successful business.

Mayor reports plentiful water, increased partnerships

Chippendale arrests problematic due to 2 lines of U.S. Supreme Court cases

El Editor: Voters made a mistake in electing David Miller mayor

El Editor weighs in on DeLeon's townhall meeting debacle

City Manager claims shortage of funds for police, says sales tax receipt below estimate,  Sales tax income is UP 11.4% over January of 2006!

Mayor Miller Forms Lubbock Family Council, AJ story - & the Liberalism rolls on...

City (Lubbock) Depended on Red Light Camera Revenue Before Installation

NewsChannel 11 Takes A Closer Look At Lubbock Crime

City Issues New Hire Freeze Due to Expected Revenue Loss of Red Light Cameras - absolute B.S. and a fraud upon the citizens of Lubbock

Boren Speaks About "Disjointed" City Hall

City of Lubbock Places Freeze on Hiring

Validating Yellow Lights In Lubbock: Why you Might Not Like the Process

KFYO EXCLUSIVE: Lubbock Costs for Red Light Cameras Increase

Lubbock police show leniency to many youths caught drinking alcohol- but not to dancers gyrating their hips or women who watch them!

All charges dismissed, Lubbock with egg on its face, Liberty protected

City Council meeting addresses Chippendales, red light cameras

Council voted 4-3 to delay the implementation of the Red Light Cameras, AJ version

Water plan changes could prove costly

Police chief defends Chippendales bust - don't tell us, tell it to the judge last Saturday!

Council members respond to citizens' outburst

88.1 KTXT-FM interviews Scott Stephenson owner of Jakes

Charge: Police threatened employees with arrest before any crime committed - if true it shows blatant intimidation and advance decision to enforce the law unequally

KCBD's Consider This... Chippendales Arrest

District attorney to decide charges in Chippendales incident

Not so fast: Red-light camera plan hits new snag in Lubbock

Protestors Rally in Austin to Close Lubbock State School

Lubbock City Council Using "Caution" with Red Light Cameras - KCBD study was initiated by a Pratt on Texas listener

Read the Sexually Oriented Business ordinances for yourself (100K pdf)

Read the Sexually Oriented Business HIGHLIGHTED (3.5Mb pdf, highlights made document very large)

Police to Pursue Charges Against Dancers - they learn from the Mayor, just keep digging!

City Council walks out when discussion turns to Chippendale's

Opinion: Lubbock is the giant side of what?

Pelvic action thrusts review into scrutiny

Police, officials: Owner was warned to not offer show - it doesn't make them right

Chippendale Case Off To The Lubbock District Attorney

Citizens Demand Answers In Chippendales Arrest

Chippendales incident skews focus of meeting

Police Chief said it was Pelvic Thrust that caused arrests - I guess he was no Elvis fan

Chippendale's Arrests in Lubbock Gain National Attention

Lubbock PD stubbornly defends arrests of dancers & managers

Owner of Jake's Sports Cafe responds to the arrests of Chippendale's Dancers

Dancers & Mgr released, nothing worthy of detention according to judge

Chippendale mgr claims Lubbock police refused timely meeting

Chippendales Dancers Arrested in Lubbock and Jake's Sports Cafe
Shut Down - Lubbock's new activist city government at work

Chippendale arrests, AJ version with video

Lubbock State School in Danger of Closing

What makes you think anyone will respect your little cameras? Letter

Popular ideas at the 2nd meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Commission

Councilman Leonard Speaks Out Against Raises

Mayor's monument committee may recommend renovation of Civic Center

City withholds payment to SPAG due to 211 service giving referrals to abortion providers

There is no budget: Lubbock Assistant City Managers Get Raises, AJ story

Water rate change delayed, again

Lubbock smokers prove mostly unaffected by increase in cigarette tax

Editorial: New red light camera decisions still bad

Miller, Boren Disagree on Tax Reform - it's hard to disagree when the mayor doesn't know enough about the subject to have an informed opinion

Traffic manager Hart lies to citizens about yellow light times - why trust him with red light cameras? (pdf)

Cramped, outdated animal shelter stirs replacement push

KCBD Report: Are Yellow Traffic Light Times Safe in Lubbock?

Lubbock's mayor against the Taxpayer Protection Act from rep. Isett

Mayor can no longer take the heat, ends face-to-face Mayor's Night In

Lubbock economy's growth curve steadily rising, experts say

Dub Rushing Dies at the Age of 96

Miller suggests we may need to demolish the Civic Center & build a new one

Residents to see higher sewer rates, Water prices still up in air

Tye named chairman of Reese Technology Center

LPD's car policy has been good for city

Texas country band to shoot music video in Lubbock

President Bush Calls Roy Velez, more

City leaders want to water down water ordinance, more

Lubbock council to consider camera contract with Redflex

Velez to attend president's address, tour Washington

Library Installs Internet Filters

AJ Editorial: Miller opening doors, building bridges - absolute BS, he is the most divisive mayor in recent times

Governor Mobilizes Lubbock National Guard

SMU opposition revives local hopes for Bush library

LPD fleet program with police cars

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Mayor Miller & Robert 'el diablo' Pratt at the State of the City address on 1/17/07
[Miller: Pray for fair & accurate media reports but also for a progressive media - which it is it, fair & accurate or slanted progressively? (AJ version of the story)]

(click for large photo)
Pratt with councilmen Boren & Leonard at the State of the City address on 1/17/07

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Pratt with former KFYO talk host Dixon Platt & guest host Ken Corbin at the State of the City address on 1/17/07

Planned Ku Klux lan rally fails to materialize Video: Protestors voice opinion on attempted KKK rally

Water top priority at City Council meeting

Big changes on tap for water rates

Health board signs point to trans fat help

Nazis plan protest on MLK Jr. Day at city park

City Council OKs second entrance to cemetery on Canyon Lake Drive

Plan provides collegians break on cost of texts, but taxpayers would foot bill

Council changes rules for strip clubs when none operate in the city

Is Lubbock leading a crusade to shut down sexually oriented businesses?

RIP: Arnold Maeker

District 2 councilman, Floyd Price, going strong

Lubbock's Mayor thinks government can end teenage sexually transmitted disease problem, says he doesn't care if effort is "political suicide" - he must be unaware that he already committed that offence with his big lie on taxes

City of Lubbock to Texas Tech Hockey Club: pay rent or get locked out

LIKE IT IN LUBBOCK: Art and music thrive in Lubbock - Kansas City Star

Fred Underwood of Lubbock appointed to State Transportation Commission

Dallas-based Pizza Patrón chain to accept Mexican Pesos - unclear if Lubbock franchise will participate

With 50 years in medicine under his belt, pioneering Lubbock heart surgeon Bricker calling it quits

Personal-injury trial lawyer Charles Dunn attacks Lubbock's police chief in an editorial

Texan of the Year from the Dallas Morning News: Lubbock's Roy Velez

Council members' trips and their costs detailed

Delwin Jones says he is a "free-agent" in Speaker's race, so what makes the choice - the district's interests or his personal political interests?

RIP: Misty, Hall of Fame radio pioneer 'Misty' dies at 82

More Than 60 Lubbock Cemetery Headstones Vandalized

Miller Dismisses "Facial Image" Speculation - this from a guy who cited red light camera success in El Paso when they'd only been working in full for a month!

American Institute of Architect members working on Mercado plan for N Lubbock

Councilwoman Phyllis Jones shows ignorance and liberal leanings, and since she is so Liberal-minded, maybe this feel-good story will help her with this issue: Hunters for Hungry provides meat for local people in need

Lubbock Police Officer's Mistake Costs Tax Dollars

Lubbock council agrees not to enter into any contracts with quotas for infractions, here John Leonard tell the story here (mp3)

Lubbock Red Light Camera Ordinance Passed in 6 to 1 vote, AJ story

Citizens Have Two More Chances to Voice Views on Red Light Cameras

Two Lubbock officials voice differing opinions on use of cameras to catch red-light runners

Catching the green: Driving speed limit will keep drivers in sync with city's traffic lights - despite what many think, this is true about 7 out of 10 trips along many areas I travel

'You're kidding, right?' Hensley skeptical about traffic flow

Developer plans luxury condominiums aimed at Texas Tech alumni, students

McDougal says Pioneer Hotel project finally back on track - fantastic!

Fire chief announces retirement

Council approves red light cameras in 6 to 1 vote - shameful beyond words, they deserve not the Liberty which has allowed each of them such a good life

Hispanic population Lubbock's fastest growing

City distributes warnings to some creating icy streets with irrigation runoff

City spent extravagantly on office items while claiming need for more revenue

Are council townhall meetings worth $5000 each?

City Bank seeks naming rights to Lubbock auditorium/coliseum

Mixed reaction to 'Strip' annexation

Moving over for emergency vehicles - the rules

Boren Offers Appraisal Task Force Recommendations

Lubbock's Mayor says if you're not guilty then your rights don't matter in addressing Red Light Cameras - a very dangerous and anti-American stance

Panhandlers Forced Off the Strip

Judge Jim Hansen of Lubbock says 6th Amendment should triumph, no red light cameras

Officer notes right-of-way issues a major cause of accidents

City annexes strip, still dry - others push for liquor sales

Higher Taxes, More Secret Meetings at City Hall in the 2007 Legislative agenda

Shooter: Mayor, City Council tainting life in Lubbock

Mexican miller Macsa planning to open mill in Lubbock (actual firm is: MOLINOS ANAHUAC, S.A. DE C.V.)

Plans Progressing On Ports-To-Plains

Citizens Celebrate Lubbock's Answered Prayers

Lubbock's unemployment delcines slightly

Citizens Traffic Commission Moves Forward With Red Light Camera Plans - member admits concerns about rights but thinks "something needed to be done"!

City outlines legislative agenda - watch out for the behind closed doors "appointments" item & moratorium on development

Eleven Armed Robberies Catching the Attention of City Leaders

Is the City of Lubbock out to 'bribe' local media to shut up about Red Light cameras? Read the 3rd from the last paragraph & make up your mind.

Strip Annexation “Hypocritical” Says Floyd Price

Leonard pushes to use extra cash to trim taxes

Some outraged at possible Strip annexation by Lubbock

Leonard's Windfall Resolution passes unanimously at city hall

Company makes first loan to East Lubbock business

Council Considers "Windfall Resolution"

Windfall Resolution: Money Back in Your Pocket?

City Manager attempts to create panic over Leonard's resolution - all a lie as the resolution has ZERO effect on the coming year's budget

Councilman Leonard pushes unique "Windfall Revenue Resolution"

Some give Mayor Miller fire & brimstone over annexation of The Strip

Hacker lifts personnel data from city web site

City accepts donation of Art Deco style retain building on Ave. Q

Planners consider reservoir to capture city's wastewater

City Council discusses possibility of visitors center

City to spend $1.9 million on two baseball fields; Avenue P work OK'd

Lubbock gets high marks from Homeland Security

What to do about downtown's brick streets

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance compensation figures

Papers spreading Nazi-type propaganda littered some yards & driveways

Lubbock predicted to stall in growth by census takers - they are wrong

Is West of I-35 Texas short changed in Austin?

Millions of Muslims look to a Lubbock sheik for guidance

Broadway versus the Depot District

Indoor Football Returns to Lubbock

Citizens Traffic Commission approves red light camera locations, more

Lubbock officials consider consolidation of dispatch centers

Citizens voice concerns about noise, health care

Joyland expansion meets with city approval & help

Red Light Cameras vs. traffic light timing, letter to the AJ editor

City Efforts To Annex Strip

Overton Park bags shoppers' delight, massive project to feature top tenants

Outer loop, ball stadium topics for Council's 'model city' strategy (pdf of plan detail)

Ports-to-Plains gains Cornyn's support

Covenant hires new president

KCBD's Dan Jackson on Mayor Miller's prayer request

Houston Chronicle AP story: Mayor Miller would not cite examples of unfair media coverage

Sage Advice for Mayor David Miller

Miller's actual prayer request as delivered to us

Mayor Says “Satan” Attacks More Frequent

Miller: Pray for fair & accurate media reports but also for a progressive media - which it is it, fair & accurate or slanted progressively? (AJ version of the story)

Pratt on Texas responds to the mayor, points out mistruth (pdf)

Mayor Miller excuses his actions and builds himself up on KCBD

Mayor Miller: I Made a Mistake (but I'm better than others because I did the rare thing and put city needs above my personal political needs!) - amazing hubris

Overton area sees decrease in crime after redevelopment

Appraisal district photographing Lubbock property

Texas attorney general comes to Lubbock

Federal grant may make it harder to access porn at local libraries

City's economy churns out impressive August figures - but the City raised taxes anyway!

New water rate overhaul moves at trickling pace

LCU celebrating 50 years of making a difference

Miller attempts to justify tax increase, others disagree with numbers

Mr. Listener, Mayor Miller, ignored Lubbock Prof. Firefighters Assoc., and then complained that he didn't know enough

Discussions on Tech-A&M game location continue

Gas prices, state, federal incentives have city looking at hybrid cars

Shooter: Lubbock raises taxes while wasting money elsewhere

LEDA to spend $965,000 on industrial park upgrades

Entities Should Live Within Their Means AJ Editorial

Governor's appraisal task force to pay visit to Lubbock

Many hikes, new rates will cost you $2,175.92, a hike of almost $75

AJ letter calls Mayor Miller "condescending and uninformed" - well said

Tax relief? Not so fast: Combined bill going up despite lower school rate

LP&L planning $1 million rebate to residents, businesses

Council calls for second day of prayer to thank God for rain

City votes to raise taxes, Leonard & Boren vote no, AJ story

Consider This...Protesting The Tax Increase, KCBD's Dan Jackson

City Police & Fire Departments To Address Retirement Concerns

Lubbock Tax Increases at a glance from a Listener Club Member

Councilman Gary Boren Attends Property Tax Meetings in Austin

Lubbock officials banking on TxDOT grant to build visitor's center

Mayor says city's retirement fund bears reviewing for waste

City Leaders Reportedly Discuss Future Possibility of Employee Benefit Cuts - Wow, imagine that, rumors at city hall during budget time!

Mayor Miller's Urgent Message to Lubbock Media Outlets - talk about crying wolf!

As city expands into their space, prairie dogs find backyard homes - no wonder East Lubbock residents get upset with us, they've had this problem forever but I guess they don't count!

Alliance to push regional agenda in Legislature

Council Approves First Reading For Tax Hike, changes rate again!, AJ story

Listener Email: Miller wants his cake and to eat it too!

Council To Begin Process Of Ordinance For Intersection Cameras

Voter pressure changes City Manager's tax-rate request - hmmm, I thought the first proposal was the bare minimum needed for current services

More Miller: more jogging & biking trails & playground equipment for parks

Will Red Light Cameras Get The Green Light (KCBD)

Tax Hearing Thursday; Libertarians Urge Cut

Mayor not taking 'small town approach' in pursuing new arts facility - but chairman of task force says "no decision has been made" - how does this mesh up?

Entertainment and Arts Facilities Task Force Named

KAMC coverage of Mayor's first 100 days event

Mayor Miller's first 100 days - honest self-assessment or arrogant whining?

Local Chambers of Commerce survey tells little

UPDATE: Pratt's Future Strip Map, "Strip" annexation map (arial photo with map lines)

Lubbock AJ calls the CPPP a "reputable nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization" and says Welfare Reform a failure in Lubbock!

Ground Broken on New East Lubbock Subdivision

Mayor: Liquor Sales Could Spread After Annexation

City refuses private sector development on useless land

Mayor Miller to give us a review of his first 100 days in office - no kidding!

Lubbock bucks housing trend with 12-percent rise in sales

Councilman Boren to serve on task force, Perry announces task force on property appraisals, more

BREAKING: Body Found in Missing Person Case, no I.D. yet

AJ Editorial: Downtown Lubbock Merits Revitalization

Mayor Miller again blames other councils for "toxic" atmosphere at city hall - doesn't stop to consider turnover in city manager position several times as cause for lower morale

Strip Annexation Considered, again..., AJ story

Councilman John Leonard's comments on state of the city budget 8/16/06 (mp3)

City dodges legal bullet on City Cemetery lawsuit - city is still morally responsible

Mayor Miller advocates red-light cameras specifically for city financial benefit, councilmen look for budget savings

Lubbock City Council May Have Found Savings in The Budget, KCBD series

Tax Rates Soon to be Final, all seem to be going up!

City of Lubbock spends big dollars on outside legal counsel, far more than Amarillo

Cowboy Fred gets it right in debut editorial on all issues

City tax rate touted as a 'cut' is not, it is an increase of 1.03 cents per $100

City closer to using ground water beneath parks for irrigation

AJ stumps for Tom Martin to be appointed to state transport commission

City council approves preliminary tax rate

City Budget Investigation: Possible Areas For Cut Backs, KCBD series

The Reason Behind A Possible Tax Hike In Lubbock, KCBD - some of these "facts" are not, especially some cost estimates which appear to be inflated grossly

City Health Dept. wants to force restaurants to have a "Certified Food Mgr."

AJ Editorial: Cotton Kings Must Now Do Their Part - finally an AJ Monday editorial that make sense!

Andrew Velez' death a suicide says family still of a casualty of war

Councilman Leonard Speaks Out Against City Tax Increase audio of interview

Patriot Guard Riders to 'Shield' Family in Velez funeral audio available

Motorcyclists plan counter-protest at funeral (Plainview Daily Herald)

Lubbock Ranked in Top 20% for Quality of Life by Expansion Management magazine

Kansas Group to Protest Velez Memorial Service audio available

Hasie files defamation suit against State National Bank of West Texas

City, Cotton Kings Reach Deal, follow up from the AJ

Official happy they can raise taxes without triggering automatic roll-back election - but officials should not forget the other kind of election where they can be rolled-out!

Lubbock cost of living down, sales up - this will provide the City more revenue

UPDATE: KFYO lists major areas of budget change, City Council to consider tax increase!

Grand jury rejects charges of LPD officers in TASER death

UPI puts Lubbock Prays for Rain story under "Quirks" section - how our culture has changed, and in this case, not for the better!

AJ Editorial on library filtering of pornography

Standard Bag Manufacturing Co. to open Lubbock Plant

UPDATE: none coming to Lubbock, Texas, possibly Lubbock, to host refugee US citizens from Lebanon

Local artists complain about 15% loss of gallery space yet forget Buddy Holly Center change would bring more guests to view the other 85%

Husband to Dow Jones Heiress to Sell Assets in Lubbock Auction

Resolution calls for increased compensation to make city police & fire departments top 10 in state - fine, but only if they perform at the same level & what's the measurement system?

UPDATE: City to pay church what it is owed, Local church fights for survival, city to buy property for 50th Street widening

Lubbock Fire Department trained at Tech dorm for high-rise emergencies

$70 MILLION FISHING HOLE, West Texas lake goes untapped for its water, Houston Chronicle story on Lake Alan Henry

UPDATE: 4th suspect caught,  Three Suspects In Custody in Wednesday Shooting, 4th still at-large

El Editor asks a question about a taser death which relieves the initial actor of all responsibility, is this to rouse ethnic anger? (pdf)

Baby Dolls' lawsuit voluntarily withdrawn, official says

Lubbock in my rearview mirror has a cop in it, commentary by John Kelso of the Austin American-Stateman

Rebuild City Pride With Brick Repair - AJ editorial

City Council evaluates strengths, weaknesses of current services

City leadership retreat: report on first day not encouraging

Citibus wants more money to continue services

LCAD shows Settler household on Broadway to be over $34,000 PAST DUE on property taxes - are they being allowed to escape enforcement?

Reception to Honor Rep. Laney by Lubbock Chamber - AGAIN!??? - if you hire him as your lobbyist Chamber, then you're showing how ignorant in politics you are. There are few Republican committee chairman who are big friends with Pete these days.

Study to get under way on need for outer loop

Tech students say pay, amenities keys to their staying in city - no surprise here & nothing new

Mayor Miller's Strategic Visioning Conference set UPDATE: Council members to deliberate Hub City's future plans at special meeting in Post (AJ)

UPDATE: Council votes to rename part of Avenue G "Crickets Ave." - Move is on to change Avenue G to Crickets Avenue from Broadway to I-27

The buzz of killing bees in water meters

Lubbock falls two spots in city rankings

One fewer Democrat hangouts in Lubbock, Lala's closes downtown

Katrina refugees in Lubbock, funding deadlines approach

Marc McDougal Named Community Champion

5 arrested in prostitution sting

Water use soars as drought & heat continue

Lubbock's cost of living falls

Mayor's Night In to give citizens monthly access to Mayor Miller

League of Women Voters demands better sex-ed & STD education - I guess eliminating the one uniform election date in Texas has freed up LWV time!

Hubbly-Bubbly, Hookah smoke settles in Lubbock

Neugebauer brings Congressional leaders to Lubbock for golf

Deadline for property owners to file tax appraisal protest nears

Ysidro Gutierrez Explains Tax Vote

Mano a Mano: Flores will challenge Gutierrez for Commissioner - from Flores' comments maybe it's not Man to Man but Woman to Man as he seems to be running to defend Linda DeLeon. Maybe he's just helping to add another chapter to the book to be written about here "accomplishments."

Indicted food services contractor provides food & attends Lubbock sheriff's Christmas party - note the Lubbock sheriff did not personally choose the jail's food service vendor, commissioners did using a committee

Flores Rebukes Gutierrez For Rebuking Deleon - is he running for commissioner or the Linda the-lion fan club?

Gilbert Flores planning run against commissioner Gutierrez - Flores is backed largely by Linda DeLeon & her crowd this time around

Wolfforth council agrees to settlement with Atmos

McCay Answers Critics/Opponents

Miller Critical Of McKay

Hoax scrambles emergency personnel

Jerry Russell, Libertarian, files for Commissioner, Pct. 1

Lubbock "Energizer Democrat" John Miller to run for Co. Commissioner Pct.1 (Karin's husband's seat)

Update: Letters between Armando Gonzales & LCDP chairman Susan Barrick, LCDP actions still in question, Email exchange over Democratic Party dust-up, Commissioner Gutierrez responds to Democratic Chairwoman, Lubbock Democratic Party members attempt rebuke of Commissioner Gutierrez, chairman stops unauthorized action - Letter claims DeLeon behind effort

State chief justice praises county courts

Ransom Canyon Pays Damages In Radio Case

Staff Negligence Leads To Mistaken Inmate Release (man caught Wed.)

Inmate Mistakenly Released From Jail

Wolfforth Council OKs set of tax abatement deals

Lubbock County Property Owners Get A Thumbs Up To Pave Their Own Roads

Buffalo Springs Lake village attempts to terminate the lease of its Vol. Fire Dept. (pdf)

Update: Judge Underwood Offers His Side Of Story, Court Refuses To Toss Out Judge Underwood Lawsuit

Buffalo Springs Lake Voters Adopt New Sales Tax

Wolfforth OKs early beer sales on Saturday

County felons' life terms top record of '06

School name change honors Slaton teacher who gave career her all

Wolfforth 2006-07 budget shows red, but city’s still in black

Lubbock Man in Jail for Skipping Jury Duty

Tree Loving Care's James Tuttle named 2007 Texas Arborist of the Year

RIP: Major Jerry Baggs, Lubbock Sheriff Remembers Former Officer

Unified emergency dispatch discussed with city - not new, this is something Sheriff Gutierrez was suggesting in his original campaign. LPD leadership has long stood in the way.

Employee files lawsuit against district judge Underwood for bailiff's 'groping'

Local artists drawn to downtown Slaton's inexpensive buildings, unique design

Neighbors Join Ransom Canyon Lawsuit over ham radio antenna

More than 1/5 of Lubbock County residents illiterate - bull

Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez defends "Boom Boom" settlement

Nude Dancing is back in Lubbock & you pay the owners

Boom Boom Cabaret strip-club anticipating financial settlement with County

Cesar Chavez Drive rename leader & commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez in dispute

Slaton officials get new home after 80 years

New deputies sworn in; sheriff says more needed

Ysidro Gutierrez to announce re-election bid

Lubbock County Commissioners Approve Two Tax Rate Increases

Lubbock County tax increase could mean higher rents in the city

Commissioners approve tax increases for county, hospital district - AJ writer characterizes citizen as someone with a "history" of disapproval. Will he begin identifying perennial tax raisers the same way?

Preston Manor Foreclosed

Former county judge, Don McBeath, retires from HSC

Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez joins DeLeon & Klien to celebrate Labor Day with local unions

Lubbock County Widening Woodrow Road - finally

Lubbock County raising taxes, no one speaks out against at hearing

Judge Hansen Predicts Case Backlog for JPs

Susan Barrick named Democrat chairman for Lubbock County

Lubbock County Democratic Party Chairman Nominees Announced

Commissioners say they're ready to raise taxes - raise money separate from tax increase? How do you figure as money is fungible

Lubbock County Commissioners Approve 5% Pay Raises

County has little room to raise taxes without risking rollback election

Mud Closes Some Lubbock County Roads

Growing county enforcement budget may cost taxpayers

Consider This... County Pay Raise?

County departments ask commission for more funds

Lubbock County Commissioners Vote for Pay Raise

County Commissioners give themselves and others large raises

Commission mulls raising taxes to cover raises

CDA seeks to make best use of resources

Justice of the Peace Jim Hansen named Judge of the Year by Texas Justice Court Judges Association

Wolfforth to look at sex business rule

County needs money, dry spell to ease frustrations over rough roads

Officials verifying Abernathy liquor petition signatures

Third Wolfforth store selling beer and wine

Ballot Legislation Could Cost County Millions

2007 Lubbock County Appraisal Notices press release & data summary

Grand jury indicts 20 with connections to 'eight-liner' operations

Judge Head: Tax Increase Might Be Needed but will study cuts first