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Lubbock City Council just greenlit a new budget that comes with a slight bump in your property taxes. It’s a trade-off meant to fund city services, so it’s worth keeping an eye on how your tax dollars are being put to work.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The budget will determine how county tax dollars are allocated for the upcoming fiscal year.
All county residents benefit from the transparent review of how their tax dollars are spent.
General county employees who have not yet received cost-of-living adjustments.
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Mark Meuer (left) and Jason Corley (right) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/corley_and_meurer_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Mark Meurer issued the following statement Wednesday after reports th...
Precinct 2 Commissioner Jason Corley and Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish discussed why interim appointee Mark Meurer remains on the county payroll following a judicial order reinstating Corley.
Mark Meurer " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/mark_meurer_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Lubbock County will stop paying Mark Meurer, according to commissioner for Precinct 1, Michael Dalby. The ...
Mark Meurer (left) and Jason Corley (right). " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/meurer_corley_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> LubbockLights.com has learned that Mark Meurer remained on the county ...
(L-R) Michael Dalby, Jason Corley, Curtis Parrish, Cary Shaw and Jordan Rackler. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/lubbocklights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/county_commissioners_2026_June_1920x1080.jpg?fit=780%2C439&quality=89&ssl=1" /> A succ...
Commissioners debated whether to prioritize cost-of-living raises for general county staff or salary increases for elected officials.
Commissioners have a consensus in budget talks to use the no-new-revenue tax rate for the coming budget cycle, but the decision is highly contentious. The post Proposed property tax reduction fuels county budget battle appeared first on Lubbock Light...
UMC Health System presented its budget, highlighting the need for a new emergency room expansion to handle growing patient demand. The hospital is managing significant financial pressure while maintaining its mission to serve the community.
The court is currently finalizing the budget for the next fiscal year. This includes setting salaries for elected officials and reviewing funding requests from various departments.
The county is beginning its budget process for the next fiscal year. Residents can follow along as the court reviews funding requests for roads, salaries, and other services.
The county approved $3,000 for Los Hermanos Familia to support local events like the Veterans Parade and Cinco de Mayo.
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