I suppose the City of Lubbock has priorities, but the least they can do is fix something they themselves broke.
I first reported a pothole problem around September 10, 2025, which was also the date of my first story about it. I got a confirmation after submission. I then suspected I’d get some kind of form letter or excuse. Instead, I got something even worse: I was ignored.
Let’s back up a bit.
According to signs posted at the time, the City of Lubbock had to replace some sewer lines along the street leading toward the front gates of the Lone Star Amphitheater. This wasn’t some little patch job, either. They dug enormous, deep trenches to complete the work.
Once the project was finished, they filled everything back in and patched up the street. For the most part, that seemed to take care of things.
But one particular spot didn’t hold up.
Near the entrance to the street, right off 19th Street, the pavement has deteriorated into an enormous pothole that seems to be growing exponentially. It’s not just a little dip in the road anymore. It’s the kind of hole that makes you wonder how much longer it’ll be before somebody damages a vehicle.
I spoke with the owner of the Lone Star Events Center, who tells me he’s contacted the city repeatedly about the problem without getting any results.
What Does It Take To Get A Pothole Fixed In Lubbock?
That’s a legitimate question at this point.
The Lone Star Amphitheater is undergoing renovations, and Nightmare on 19th Street brings thousands of guests into the area. There’s also regular traffic from employees at the nearby railroad facilities and recycling yard.
In other words, this isn’t some abandoned street nobody uses. People travel it regularly, and businesses depend on it.
You’d think correcting a problem that apparently resulted from city work would be a priority. At the very least, wouldn’t it warrant a callback, a quick email, or some acknowledgment that the problem exists?
I’m not asking for a complete reconstruction of the street. I’m asking for somebody to come out and repair a section of pavement that didn’t survive the original work.
And if there’s some reason the city can’t fix it, I’d be happy to hear that explanation, too.
NessmaniaNessmaniaClean Up After Yourself
My mom taught me to clean up after myself. If you make a mess, you take responsibility for it.
I don’t think that’s too much to ask of the City of Lubbock.
It’s been more than a year since I first brought attention to this problem, and as far as I can tell, nothing has been done. Meanwhile, the pothole keeps getting bigger, and the people who use that road are left to deal with it.
I really don’t want to make getting this pothole filled my life’s mission.
But I guess I’m about to.
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