About KDRT News
Our Mission
KDRT News is Lubbock's premier ethical news aggregation platform, dedicated to providing comprehensive, accurate, and timely local information from verified official sources. We serve as the community's trusted gateway to municipal government, public safety, and civic engagement opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen democratic participation by making government information accessible, transparent, and actionable for every Lubbock resident. We believe informed citizens build stronger communities.
What We Cover
- Public Safety: Lubbock Police, Fire/EMS, Sheriff's Office, TTU Police
- Municipal Government: City Council, Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation
- Emergency Management: Weather alerts, emergency notifications
- Community Organizations: Civic groups, local events, public meetings
- County Government: Commissioners Court, public meetings
- City Business: Contracts, procurement, public records
Our Ethical Standards
KDRT News operates under the highest ethical journalism standards:
- Source Verification: All content sourced exclusively from official government websites and verified public agencies
- Privacy Protection: We respect individual privacy rights and avoid publishing information that could enable harassment
- Transparency: Complete disclosure of our automated aggregation methods and source attribution
- Legal Compliance: Full adherence to robots.txt protocols, crawl delays, and ethical scraping practices
- Community Safety: Content decisions prioritize public benefit over sensationalism
- Accuracy First: Real-time fact-checking and immediate corrections when needed
Technology & Sources
Intelligent Content Aggregation: KDRT News utilizes advanced automated systems to monitor 35+ verified official sources, providing comprehensive coverage while maintaining strict ethical standards.
Our Sources Include:
- • Lubbock Police Department
- • Lubbock Fire & EMS
- • Lubbock County Sheriff
- • TTU Police Department
- • City of Lubbock
- • Emergency Management
- • City Council
- • Planning & Zoning
- • Commissioners Court
- • National Weather Service
Quality Assurance: Every source undergoes continuous monitoring for accuracy, with automatic health checks and content validation to ensure information reliability.
Contact Information
News Tips: tips@kdrtnews.com
General Inquiries: info@kdrtnews.com
Advertising: ads@kdrtnews.com
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Community Impact
Strengthening Democracy: KDRT News empowers Lubbock residents with the information needed for meaningful civic participation. We make government meetings accessible, track public policy developments, and highlight opportunities for community involvement.
Real-Time Awareness: Our platform provides immediate access to public safety information, weather alerts, and emergency notifications, helping residents stay safe and informed.
Government Transparency: By aggregating and organizing official information, we help bridge the gap between government operations and public understanding, promoting accountability and engagement.
Daily News Standards
Professional Newspaper Generation: Our daily PDF newspaper follows journalistic best practices with proper typography, organized content sections, and embedded weather integration.
Content Standards: Every article includes complete attribution, meeting formats require "Meeting/event, Time/Date, location, topic, host, pertinent info" with direct links to official documentation.
Compliance Framework: Full legal compliance including Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and comprehensive robots.txt guidelines explaining our ethical data collection practices.