Tuesday, April 17 2012 6:44 PM EDT2012-04-17 22:44:11 GMT
A certain City Council member wrote me a letter disagreeing with my commentary last week about his recent vote on LP&L rebates. So consider this ... I'm turning my time over to him this week.
Wednesday, February 9 2011 12:09 AM EST2011-02-09 05:09:54 GMT
The Lubbock City Council is in charge of overseeing and managing your hard earned tax dollars. Yet they hadn't even paid their taxes? Consider This...pay your taxes.
Wednesday, February 2 2011 12:31 AM EST2011-02-02 05:31:16 GMT
A spike in gas prices this week is starting to confirm predictions that we are headed for prices like we saw the summer of 2009. Blame it on the weather this time, a holiday next time, a natural disaster, whatever the event, we all know the bottom line is simple supply and demand. America doesn't supply enough oil to meet the demand of Americans.
Tuesday, January 11 2011 10:19 PM EST2011-01-12 03:19:12 GMT
Hello, I'm Rod Baltzer, President of Waste Control Specialists. I'd like to thank Dan Jackson for allowing me tell you a little more about our low-level radioactive waste disposal site in Andrews County.
Tuesday, January 4 2011 11:44 PM EST2011-01-05 04:44:00 GMT
Last month I mentioned I was frustrated with the impending decision to allow a majority of the nation to store their radioactive waste here in West Texas.
Tuesday, December 28 2010 10:48 PM EST2010-12-29 03:48:51 GMT
Drink. Drive. Go to jail. That's the simple but effective message that the Texas department of transportation has for all Texans. And it's one that we should not ignore.
Tuesday, October 19 2010 12:27 AM EDT2010-10-19 05:27:46 GMT
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson gives his thoughts on how City Hall wanting $3 million from LP&L for street lights is not about LP&L having money to spread around.
Most successful people had more than just good parents. They had mentors. Teachers, coaches, a neighbor, a boss someone that took and interest and lead by example.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson gives his thoughts on how City Hall wanting $3 million from LP&L for street lights is not about LP&L having money to spread around.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson's take on Mexican President Felipe Calderon blasting Arizona's controversial new immigration law to Congress.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson explains why he feels a Hockley County deputy's punishment does not fit the crime he's accused of committing.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson offers a suggestion as Lubbock starts to review its charter - the basic blueprint of Lubbock's municipal government.
Christmas brings a special spirit that can hardly be duplicated any other time of the year. And sadly, it's the uniqueness of Christmas that also makes a few folks uncomfortable.
Last week Lubbock had flooding of historic proportions. NewChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson comments on the city's response to this damaging and potentially dangerous event.
How do Lubbock's city and county governments compare when it comes to taxing Lubbock citizens? NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson takes a look.
Why have Lubbock County Commissioners raised taxes 2 years in a row for a jail that is not yet built? NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts.
Did city officials do the right thing by naming hotels in the recent FFA fiasco? NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson explains why he believes they did.
Following California's decision to legalize gay marriage, NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson share his thoughts on gay versus traditional marriage.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares the comments Mayor David Miller made about folks who disagree with the proposed $7 million visitor's center.
You're invited to a birthday party 100 years in the making this Sunday night. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson explains why he thinks you should consider attending.
Is Bob Knight better for Lubbock on or off the court? NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his candid thoughts on Knight's surprise resignation.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson has a message for the citizen committee which now says they need more time before making a recommendation on the fate of red light cameras.
As a group of citizens are set to make an important decision about red light cameras in Lubbock, NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on the issue.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on surveillance cameras that have been installed in Lubbock neighborhoods to catch burglars.
The recent LPD crackdown on student partying in Lubbock neighborhoods is causing quit a buzz, but to NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson, the issue is pretty simple.
After three months on the job, Lubbock's red light cameras are producing results. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson looks at the good and bad news.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson learns the dispute between the region's biggest insurance provider and Lubbock doctors could get worse before getting better.
The Lubbock City Council was able to lower the tax rate for citizens for the coming year, but make no mistake, it wasn't without some help.
The Lubbock City Council was able to lower the tax rate for citizens for the coming year, but make no mistake, it wasn't without some help. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson explains.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson encourages the community to show its support for the Lubbock Western All-Stars at the citywide celebration this Thursday.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson encourages the community to show its support for the Lubbock Western All-Stars at the citywide celebration this Thursday.
Right now thousands of teachers are already hard at work preparing the classroom for those young minds.
Right now thousands of teachers are already hard at work preparing the classroom for those young minds. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on those with a job that is rarely fully-valued.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson discusses where City Council should be looking to trim the budget and lower taxes.
The proposed flat tax will still cost taxpayers more next year. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson discusses where City Council should be looking to trim the budget and lower taxes.
Should taxpayers fund proposed pay increases for Lubbock County Commissioners, other elected officials and employees? Dan Jackson sounds off on the issue.
Should taxpayers fund proposed pay increases for Lubbock County Commissioners, other elected officials and employees? Dan Jackson sounds off on the issue.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson's thoughts on a dispute between one of Lubbock's biggest group of doctors and a health insurance company.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson's thoughts on a dispute between one of Lubbock's biggest group of doctors and a health insurance company that has the patient caught in the middle.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson questions the timing of the mandatory water restrictions.
Since Friday, e-mails and phone calls have come in from angry viewers, upset about watering ban. So this week NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson questions the timing of the mandatory restriction.
This past weekend the children's hospital at University Medical Center saw something special. KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson offers thanks to Children Miracle Network supporters.
This past weekend the Children's Hospital at UMC saw something special. KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson offers thanks to Children's Miracle Network supporters.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson discusses what he believes to be a pretty good decision made by the Lubbock City Council.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson is critical of Lubbock City Council at times but this week, he discusses what he believes to be a pretty good decision made by the council.
This week NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his feelings on honoring those who are paying the price for the freedoms that we so often take for granted.
This week NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his feelings on honoring those who are paying the price for the freedoms that we so often take for granted.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on the City Council's plan to use hotel/motel tax to pay for a new visitor's center in Lubbock.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on the City Council's plan to use hotel/motel tax to pay for a new visitor's center in Lubbock.
This week NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson takes a break from the tragic news in Virginia to consider something a little more light-hearted...taxes!
This week NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson takes a break from the tragic news in Virginia to consider something a little more light-hearted...taxes!
Gary Boren has stepped down as Lubbock city councilman after five years of service to Lubbock. Boren says it was for personal reasons, but there is more to this story.
Gary Boren has stepped down as Lubbock city councilman after five years of service to Lubbock. Boren says it was for personal reasons, but there is more to this story. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts.
Radio shock jock Don Imus made more news Thursday when CBS fired him from his radio show. General Manager Dan Jackson poses the question, why should we care what Don Imus says?
Radio shock jock Don Imus made more news Thursday when CBS fired him from his radio show. General Manager Dan Jackson poses the question, why should we care what Don Imus says?
You may have seen tv ads or signs around town advertising '90 Days, 100 Ways'. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson did a little research to find out what this campaign is about.
You may have seen tv ads or signs around town advertising '90 Days, 100 Ways'. If you're wondering what this new campaign is all about, NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson did a little research to find out.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson discusses a new program at Texas Tech offering free tuition.
If you're like many parents, you're probably struggling with how to pay for the rising cost of college. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson discusses a new program at Texas Tech offering free tuition.
For NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson, a kidnapping at a Lubbock hospital last weekend raises some serious questions about security.
Last weekend, a newborn was kidnapped from a Lubbock hospital. Thankfully, the child was found and returned home safely only a day later, but for NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson, this raises some serious questions about hospital security.
The city of Lubbock has made waves again because of its conservative laws and traditional views.
The city of Lubbock has made waves again because of its conservative laws and traditional views. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts following the Chippendales arrest.
The Lubbock Entertainment and Arts Facilities task force, or L.E.A.F., made recommendations to improve the city's entertainment venues to Lubbock leaders last week.
The Lubbock Entertainment and Arts Facilities task force, or L.E.A.F., made recommendations to improve the city's entertainment venues to Lubbock leaders last week. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson explains why he thinks city officials need to prioritize their needs vs. wants.
General Manager Dan Jackson received overwhelming public response to his comments regarding the city of Lubbock's hiring freeze.
General Manager Dan Jackson received overwhelming public response to his comments regarding the city of Lubbock's hiring freeze. Here are some viewer comments on the issue.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on the hiring freeze in Lubbock announcement by City Manager Lee Ann Dumbauld last week.
NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson shares his thoughts on the hiring freeze in Lubbock announcement by City Manager Lee Ann Dumbauld last week.
City Hall lost a little more credibility this week when they handed out big raises to three Assistant City Managers.
City Hall lost a little more credibility this week when they handed out big raises to three Assistant City Managers. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson explains why he thinks City Hall doesn't have the taxpayer's interests at heart.
Lubbock lost a true hero this week. Lubbock businesses man and philanthropist Dub Rushing died early Monday. He was 96. NewsChannel 11's General Manager Dan Jackson takes time to remember him.
Lubbock lost a true hero this week. Lubbock businesses man and philanthropist W.B. "dub" Rushing died early Monday. He was 96. NewsChannel 11's General Manager Dan Jackson takes time to remember him.
General Manager Dan Jackson discusses arming your children with the confidence and knowledge they need to avoid or survive an abduction situation.
What kind of mind games do abductors play on their victims to make them so afraid to seek help? General Manager Dan Jackson discusses arming your children with the confidence and knowledge they need to avoid or survive an abduction situation.
Last week, NewsChannel 11 broke the news that, just as city leaders are set to install red light cameras, some of the yellow lights at these intersections are too short.
Last week, NewsChannel 11 broke the news that, just as city leaders are set to install red light cameras, some of the yellow lights at these intersections are too short. NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson has a message for the City Council addressing that issue.
This Christmas is going to be a little brighter than last year for NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson. Why? Because it appears "Merry Christmas" is back.
This Christmas is going to be a little brighter than last year for NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson. Why? Because it appears "Merry Christmas" is back.
City leaders have given the green light to an idea that's causing quite a debate in Lubbock, red light cameras...here's NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson's take on the issue.
City leaders have given the green light to an idea that's causing quite a debate in Lubbock, red light cameras...here's NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson's take on the issue.
There is one thing about this time of year that really makes NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson mad. This week he speaks out about holiday smash and grabs.
There is one thing about this time of year that really makes NewsChannel 11 General Manager Dan Jackson mad. This week he speaks out about holiday smash and grabs.
385 years ago, a man named William Bradford got it right. You may remember this story from history class. It was after the first harvest in 1621 that Governor Bradford set aside a day for thanksgiving.
385 years ago, a man named William Bradford got it right. You may remember this story from history class. It was after the first harvest in 1621 that Governor Bradford set aside a day for thanksgiving.
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