Dan Jackson

Consider this... Commissioners need to learn from past mistakes when choosing the next Lubbock County Medical Examiner.

Public safety is a choice and it is time the city of Lubbock chose to put the safety of its citizens ahead of ivory towers and civic center expansions.

Consider this... our support made a difference and got the attention of lawmakers when it came to the Texas Tech vet school.

Consider This... support HB 281 and stop using our taxes to lobby against us!

I can’t say enough about what Coach Chris Beard and his Red Raider basketball team have accomplished for Texas Tech and Lubbock. The combination of excellence, teamwork, class and humility demonstrated by these young men make them Lubbock’s and Texas Tech’s finest ambassadors.

As the 87th Legislature passes the halfway point this week, the most important issue to Lubbock and Texas Tech is the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine.

Last week, by appointing not one but two outstanding Lubbock citizens to the Tech Board of Regents, Governor Greg Abbott let loyal Texas Tech supporters know he has heard our voices when it comes to our school.

Consider This: Our Medical Examiner problems seem to be going from bad to worse, it is time for the commissioners to act quickly to fix the problems.

Last week, in a coalition led by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, both the Texas House and Senate filed identical property tax reform bills.

I commend Kirby Hocutt’s efforts to continually improve the Red Raider game-day experience. Tickets for the the entire family are a premium entertainment item and Hocutt continues to find ways to add value.

Consider this … plan to do as much of your Christmas shopping with local businesses as you can.

Consider This … it is my responsibility and yours to provide a safe environment for our children.

Consider This... what does having the highest paid medical examiner in the country get you? A $640,000 clean-up bill, that’s what.

Consider this… I am voting for the Lubbock ISD Bond and I hope you will consider doing the same.

Consider this … we honor the memory of Texas Tech Officer Floyd East Jr. , and all who serve in law enforcement.

Consider this … it’s time for Chairman Rick Francis to act like a Red Raider and be accountable this Thursday!

Tonight we honor and thank Sgt John Gonzalez who is retiring after 32 years of service with the Department of Public Safety. Sgt Gonzalez spent 24 years as a public information officer for DPS. For most of us, John Gonzalez is the face of the DPS on the South Plains.