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Information Sources

KDRT News aggregates information from more than 34 official sources to provide comprehensive coverage of local public safety, municipal government, county operations, city contracts & procurement, severe weather alerts, and community activities. All content is sourced directly from official government websites and organizations.

Public Safety & Emergency Sources (9)

LPD Lubbock Police Department

Official press releases, crime alerts, and public safety announcements from the Lubbock Police Department.

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Fire/EMS Lubbock Fire Department

Emergency response information, fire safety alerts, and public service announcements from Lubbock Fire/EMS.

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City City of Lubbock

Official city announcements, emergency alerts, and public notices from the City of Lubbock.

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Sheriff Lubbock County Sheriff's Office

County-level law enforcement alerts, public safety notices, and community information.

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TTU Police Texas Tech University Police

Campus safety alerts, crime reports, and security information from Texas Tech University Police Department.

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Emergency Mgmt Lubbock Emergency Management

Weather alerts, emergency preparedness information, and disaster response updates.

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NWS National Weather Service Lubbock

Official severe weather alerts, warnings, watches, and hazard information from the National Weather Service Lubbock Office.

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Emergency Weather Emergency Management Weather Alerts

Severe weather alerts, emergency notifications, and LBK Alert system updates from Lubbock Emergency Management.

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Municipal Government Sources (8)

City Council City Council

Meeting agendas, minutes, and decisions from Lubbock City Council meetings via the City Secretary's office.

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Planning & Zoning Planning & Zoning Commission

Development proposals, zoning changes, and planning decisions affecting Lubbock's growth.

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Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Commission

Decisions on historic properties, preservation projects, and cultural heritage initiatives.

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City Meetings City of Lubbock Meetings Portal

Comprehensive meeting agendas, minutes, and documents from all city boards and commissions.

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County Commissioners Lubbock County Commissioners Court

County government meetings, decisions, and policy documents from Commissioners Court.

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Boards & Commissions City Boards & Commissions

Individual board and commission pages including Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, and other specialized committees.

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City Contracts & Procurement Sources (2)

Contracts City Purchasing & Contract Management

Contract awards, vendor payments, RFP results, and procurement decisions from the City's official purchasing department. Includes all contracts over $25,000 and notable sole-source awards.

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Bids Bonfire Hub Procurement Portal

Active bidding opportunities, RFPs, ITBs, and procurement solicitations through the City's official electronic bidding platform. Tracks upcoming opportunities and bid deadlines.

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Contract Filtering Criteria

We automatically identify and highlight notable contracts based on:

  • Amount: Contracts over $25,000
  • Vendor Type: Non-local or out-of-state vendors
  • Award Method: Sole source or single source awards
  • Department: Emergency or critical infrastructure projects

Weekly Monitoring: Contract information is updated weekly to capture new awards and bidding opportunities. All dollar amounts and vendor information come directly from official city procurement documents.

Additional Coverage Areas

Community Organizations
  • • Neighborhood associations
  • • Community groups
  • • Public meetings
  • • Civic announcements
Public Records
  • • Meeting minutes archives
  • • Government documents
  • • Public notices
  • • Legal postings
Emergency Information
  • • Weather alerts
  • • Emergency notifications
  • • Public safety advisories
  • • Community alerts
Content Sourcing & Liability

KDRT News is an independent news aggregation service that automatically collects publicly available information from official sources listed above. We do not create, verify, or endorse the content - we simply aggregate and present it for community convenience.

Important: All information is sourced directly from more than 30 official government websites, press releases, public records, and community organizations. For the most current and official information, please visit the original source links provided above.

Liability: KDRT News is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information provided by these sources. Users should verify critical information directly with the relevant agencies.