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An industrial zoning proposal in southwest Lubbock brought complaints from a crowd of citizens over impacts on their health, property values and quality of life, but controversial zoning in Lubbock is almost as old as the city itself. Some are still trying to turn the conversation to environmental justice.
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Lubbock Compact, the organization behind the proposed initiative, said Paxton’s decision to sue Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Denton, and Elgin for decriminalizing marijuana goes against what those voters have shown they want.
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The committee chair Thomas Parker defined amortization as "a legal tool available to a municipality in order to terminate the use of a nonconforming land-use.” Parker said it is the role of the committee to determine if the city needs that tool.
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Officials with Leprino say every precaution is being taken to protect East Lubbock’s environment. Residents say they’ll believe it when they see it. Beyond the lake, the conflict speaks to a longstanding issue in the city.
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Library staff look forward to the tour every year, not only as a fun Halloween event but as an exploration of the building’s past and the oral folklore surrounding it.
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Lubbock does not have homeless encampments like the ones in Austin and other areas affected by a new state law banning homeless camping in public. Still, the city is dealing with a controversy of its own.
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So far, almost 600 people have signed a call to action asking Lubbock ISD to strengthen its rules for COVID-19 precautions.
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Thank you, the world. I can die now.Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking with one of my favorite artists of all time: High Plains royalty, Mr. Jimmie…