particularly after the Fourth of July when pets frightened by fireworks run away from home. However, the situation is dire because the shelter is also dealing with "low outcomes" for animals ...

The council will speak over a resolution authorizing the City of Lubbock to work with Civic Lubbock Inc., and other community partners, to host a community 4th of July celebration.

Spending for the celebration fell victim to the city’s latest round of budget cuts. Will someone else step up to pay for it?

“We are certainly excited to keep the 4th of July tradition in Lubbock ... The council also discussed and voted on the second reading of the Lubbock Animal Services proposal. At the Jan. 14 meeting, ...