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Good morning to you Lubbock! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a former Lubbock commissioner was paid after leaving office
  • Which Lubbock landmarks locals say are truly haunted?
  • How a years-long investigation led to a 25-year Lubbock sentence

Also on today's calendar: Block of the Month 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Lubbock Official Reveals Truth On Double Pay (kfyo.com) — Lubbock County residents are learning why former Precinct 2 Commissioner Mark Meurer kept receiving a county paycheck after leaving office, as he now pledges to return all funds and exit ongoing litigation. His explanation centers on instructions he says came from Judge Curtis Parrish, while related housing and crime-rate snippets highlight broader conditions in the Lubbock metro area.
   

2. What Ghost Stories Surround Lubbock's Historic Downtown Baker Building (lonestar923.com) — If you're in Lubbock and craving a scare, this piece tours local ghost stories tied to spots like the historic Baker Building, Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock High, Hell's Gates, and Nightmare On 19th Street. It mixes folklore with safety reminders, stressing that some locations are dangerous or private property even as their eerie reputations grow among residents.
   

3. Mark Farrar gets 25 years for Lubbock sexual assault involving child (everythinglubbock.com) — A man has been sentenced in Lubbock to 25 years in state prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child, with a lifetime protective order and sex offender registration. Investigators traced his conduct back to incidents in Lubbock and Taylor counties, underscoring long-running efforts by Texas DPS and local police to pursue child exploitation cases.
   

4. A 'miracle vibe': Lubbock family credits UMC Children's Hospital NICU for daughter's care (kcbd.com) — A Lubbock couple is sharing how UMC Children's Hospital's NICU helped their extremely premature daughter survive and thrive, and how technology like AngelEye cameras kept them connected during her 12-week stay. Their story anchors this week's Children's Miracle Network City Bank Celebration Broadcast, with all donations staying at UMC to fund equipment and special services for local kids.
   

5. Wrongful conviction of Texas Tech student Tim Cole hits 40-year anniversary (everythinglubbock.com) — Lubbock marks 40 years since Texas Tech student Tim Cole's wrongful conviction, a case that still shapes how many locals view the justice system. His brother recalls the family's fight to clear Cole's name, which culminated in DNA evidence, a confession from another man, and a posthumous pardon that made Cole a powerful symbol for reform in Texas.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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