Listen In, Lubbock: Recent Episodes
Texas Tech Public Media | Sarah Self-Walbrick, Kaysie Ellingson
Listen in, Lubbock is a reporter's roundtable show, where host, Kaysie Ellingson, sits down with reporters from around the region and the state to discuss issues and how they're impacting our city.
Tacos are a regional cuisine and a big part of Texas culture. Texas Monthly’s Taco Editor José Ralat recently visited Lubbock to give our’s a try.
Bills have been filed and some have been passed. We’re several months into the biennial Texas legislative session and a lot has happened. Let’s catch up.
The Texas Observer was set to close suddenly after almost 70 years. We’re talking with the editor-in-chief about the story and the Observer’s future.
Nearly one out of every 100 people living in nearby Lamb County died of COVID-19. It’s one of the highest death rates in the nation.
Women have had to fight for their place in country music. The Chicks, fronted by Lubbock-native Natalie Maines, are just one example of that.
A former college student shot and killed a Texas Tech Police officer on campus in 2017. Last week, he was sentenced to life in prison for the crime.
School choice is a focus of this year’s legislative session. Advocates, including Gov. Greg Abbott, want state funds to help parents pay for private school or homeschooling. Opponents say this is the latest attempt to undermine Texas public schools.
Texas Tech University turns 100 this year. The school’s stories and traditions are integral parts of the Lubbock community. This week, we’ll talk with two storytellers who are sharing that history.
Texas Monthly is known for its incisive coverage of our state. From culture to politics, the magazine has chronicled our stories for fifty years. We talk with Editor-In-Chief Dan Goodgame to hear more about what it takes to be a Texas icon.
Sex education, contraception and reproductive healthcare are hard to access for rural Texans. The Texas Tribune recently highlighted this issue in a series reported out of Deep East Texas.
The Lubbock-Cooper and Slaton school districts have received national news coverage for reports of racist bullying.
A November earthquake in West Texas was felt hours away from its epicenter. Turns out, it was the third-largest quake in Texas history.
As nonprofit organizations, churches are not allowed to endorse or oppose political candidates. They could lose their tax-exempt status for doing so. But a recent investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that law is not really enforced.
Three million Texans live in rural communities across the state. Their towns might be small, but they face big challenges.
Lubbockites are once again voting on a road bond package. This one’s for $200 million and would pay for rebuilding work that’s needed on 22 miles of roads throughout town.
Texas is one of a dozen states that still have restrictive laws on marijuana. But the conversation around cannabis is changing. As public opinion on the issue shifts, politicians are taking notice and talking about their plans for the plant while on the campaign trail.
Stray dogs are a concern in Lubbock, especially after a recent attack that killed one person and injured another.
It’s officially election season in Texas. Voters will choose representatives for a wide range of offices, mostly at district and statewide levels. We might still be several weeks away from Election Day, but with such a long ballot to prepare for, it’s a good idea to start researching and asking questions. We’re here to help with that.
More than a year and a half ago, the Texas power grid failed and left millions cold, hungry and in the dark for days during a powerful winter storm. The Texas Newsroom podcast “The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout” looks at what happened and how it affected people.
We all know that water is essential for our lives - but what happens to a community when there isn’t much of it?
We've learned a lot about what happened when 21 victims were killed at a Uvalde school. Still, not much has changed for Texas schools as classes start back this month.
The Lubbock City Council will soon approve its annual billion-dollar budget. It includes signs of continued growth for the city, but also caveats for inflation and economic uncertainty. On top of that, the city is pursuing a road bond to pay for needed work throughout town. Will a re-worked package pass voter approval this time?
Big Bend National Park has seen a record number of visitors in the past year. While that’s been good for the local tourism industry, it’s also put some strain on the tiny towns of far West Texas. How do towns balance what travelers want and what residents need? Travis Bubenik from Marfa Public Radio joins us this week on "Listen In, Lubbock."
Mayor Dan Pope is leaving office after six years, paving the way for new leadership in city government
West Texan Christian Wallace has written about a few cowboys in his time at Texas Monthly, including Boots O'Neal and Bass Reeves
Nonprofit news outlet The Texas Tribune is expanding its coverage area - and starting in Lubbock.