LUBBOCK, Texas -- 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. Evie Mae’s leaving United store in South Lubbock in May The following is an excerpt from the IRS policy regarding Charities, Churches and Politics: "The law prohibits political campaign activity by charities and churches by defining a 501(c)(3) organization as one "which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of stat ..read more

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of April 23, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas -- 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. This change comes as Evie Mae's decided to prioritize its "core business and independent expansion." The United Family said it will continue to offer Texas BBQ under a new label at the Lubbock location, Smok'd Pit Barbeque. The barbeque will soon be sold in Amarillo, Texas and Rio Rancho, New Mexico as well ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more

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: Ajuua's Mexican Restaurant - Ajuua's serves up a great deal for dine-in only. On Tuesday, tacos are $1.50 each with a limit of five tacos per guest; ground beef, Al pastor or shredded chicken. Fuzzy's - Fuzzy's serves up a variety of tacos daily, all under $4. The $7 margaritas are a plus. Now We Taco'N Taqueria - A local food truck usually parked at 1021 University Avenue. According to its social media, Now We Taco'N has ..read more

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 ..read more

Lubbock, Texas -- The board of Lubbock Memorial Arboretum told EverythingLubbock.com they have enjoyed the community enjoying this arboretum since the late 1950s. And they want people to help keep it looking as beautiful as it is without extra trash from confetti and glitter. Christina Reid, the Vice President of the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum said there is no place like the arboretum that compares to what it has to offer. Reid said, "It is a collection of plants and its beautification and the wildlife. This is the only space in the city of Lubbock that I know of that's anything like this ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- According to the Department of Public Safety, car crashes tend to increase during the spring and summertime since there are more drivers traveling on the road, but DPS Sergeant, Johnny Bures, said certain kinds of collisions in the region seem to be happening more.  “It does seem like we've had kind of a cluster of these, you know, wrong side to road crashes recently,” said Sgt. Johnny Bures Since late March, throughout Lubbock, Hale and Hockley Counties, seven people have been killed in head-on crashes where someone was driving on the wrong side of the road ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Work will occur overnight starting Monday on South Loop 289, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Bridge crews are to perform routine maintenance and bridge deck repairs to several bridges on S Loop 289 throughout the week. Work will take place from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., each night. Starting Monday, April 22 workers will begin construction on westbound S Loop 289 at the Slide Road and Quaker Avenue bridges. On Tuesday, April 23 work will take place on the eastbound Loop 289 bridge, at Spur 327, (near Home Depot). On Wednesday, April 24 it will be the westbound ..read more

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Lubbock will host a public meet & greet for the Lubbock Police Chief finalists Thursday, April 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Terrace Suite. Finalists for Lubbock Chief of Police announced The entire community is welcome and encouraged to attend. Opportunities to give feedback will be available. Joyland set to auction off park items to Lubbock community Below are the four finalists for Lubbock Chief of Police listed in alphabetical order: Chief Glen Fowler. Fowler serves as the Chief of Police & Assistant Vice Pres ..read more