{"id":167201,"date":"2026-02-16T21:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/167201\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T21:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:59:11","slug":"enriquez-says-run-for-congress-proof-american-dream-he-wants-to-fight-to-protect-is-alive-in-west-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/167201\/","title":{"rendered":"Enriquez says run for Congress proof American dream he wants to fight to protect is \u2018alive in West Texas\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The bedrock of the American dream is Lubbock and West Texas as far as Abraham Enriquez is concerned. He\u2019s running for Congress to take the seat Jodey Arrington will soon leave.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy grandparents, they came to West Texas and they were farm workers. Two generations later, their grandson has the opportunity to represent the very same land that my grandparents picked cotton and cantaloupes in,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the American dream that I believe is still alive in West Texas and that\u2019s the American dream that I want to fight to protect,\u201d said Enriquez, who was born and raised in Lubbock.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing coverage:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/learn-whats-coming-as-lubbock-lights-kicks-off-texas-primary-26-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn what\u2019s coming as Lubbock Lights kicks off Texas Primary \u201826 coverage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>He graduated from Monterey High School, then Abilene Christian University with a double major in political science and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI credit a lot of ACU for how I lead, how I build coalitions. But more importantly, how I give back to the community,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight after college, I came right back to Lubbock. And from here, I built an organization that now has provided the experience and the momentum to run for Congress,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>Bienvenido is that organization.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut in that summer, I kind of couldn\u2019t sit still and I was seeing this really big push for Latinx ideology in the Hispanic community. \u2026 We were no longer allowed to call each other Latino or Latina. That was like \u2018Latinx.\u2019 And it really didn\u2019t sit still with me. And so I started a movement called Bienvenido,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was just me and a couple friends from across the state,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>But he said they set records for first-time registered Republican voters in heavily Hispanic neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll of that gained some traction. And before I know it, I\u2019m invited to the White House to do a Hispanic leadership summit,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom 2018 to 2020, I had a front row seat how the Trump administration was bringing in the Hispanic community to help shape policy. \u2026 I\u2019ll always be thankful for the Trump administration and the president for opening doors for me and more importantly, for my community,\u201d Enriquez.<\/p>\n<p>That led to interviews with CNN and Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI became a nationally recognized figure as it pertains to Republican politics,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>What are the priorities?<\/p>\n<p>The number 1 \u201ckitchen table\u201d issue he hears about is the cost of living, Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have families right now \u2013 young families my age \u2013 that are delaying having children or starting a family because, to them, the economic relief just hasn\u2019t been there. The cost of living still hasn\u2019t been alleviated to them. People are desperately asking, when will I be able to purchase a home? Those are very common conversations that I\u2019m having,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>Enriquez mentioned to LubbockLights.com the development of data centers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is significant investment and growth coming in, which is exciting to most, but also a little cautious to others \u2013 and what I mean by that was billions of dollars of investments into these data centers,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>Enriquez wants to make sure the development of data centers is careful to consider the issue of water usage.<\/p>\n<p>He also touched on the border.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to ensure that we\u2019re codifying President Trump\u2019s border policies on day one. \u2026 It\u2019s mostly through executive order, which means it\u2019s going to take one more Democrat president to go in there and cause the chaos that we saw under the Biden administration,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/zink-running-on-january-6-record-not-away-from-it-not-willing-to-back-down-from-what-he-called-unfair-process\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ryan_zink_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Zink running on January 6 record \u2013 not away from it \u2013 \u2018not willing to back down\u2019 from what he called unfair process\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"16009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/zink-running-on-january-6-record-not-away-from-it-not-willing-to-back-down-from-what-he-called-unfair-process\/ryan_zink_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ryan_zink_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ryan_zink_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ryan Zink &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ryan_zink_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ryan_zink_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/zink-running-on-january-6-record-not-away-from-it-not-willing-to-back-down-from-what-he-called-unfair-process\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zink running on January 6 record \u2013 not away from it \u2013 \u2018not willing to back down\u2019 from what he called unfair process<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 16, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/corley-says-no-one-should-be-able-to-buy-a-congressman-as-he-pushes-for-lobbying-reform-also-inflation-in-bid-for-office\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_970_jason_corley_profile_1920x1080_v02.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Corley says no one should be able to \u2018buy a congressman\u2019 as he pushes for lobbying reform, also inflation, in bid for office\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15958\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/jason_corley_profile_1920x1080_v02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jason_corley_profile_1920x1080_v02.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jason_corley_profile_1920x1080_v02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jason Corley (image enhanced and sharpened with A.I.) &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jason_corley_profile_1920x1080_v02.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_970_jason_corley_profile_1920x1080_v02.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/corley-says-no-one-should-be-able-to-buy-a-congressman-as-he-pushes-for-lobbying-reform-also-inflation-in-bid-for-office\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corley says no one should be able to \u2018buy a congressman\u2019 as he pushes for lobbying reform, also inflation, in bid for office<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/barbee-funding-his-own-campaign-standing-apart-from-other-candidates-on-taxes-healthcare-too\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_48_james_barbee_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Barbee funding his own campaign \u2013 standing apart from other candidates on taxes, healthcare too\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15933\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/barbee-funding-his-own-campaign-standing-apart-from-other-candidates-on-taxes-healthcare-too\/james_barbee_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/james_barbee_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"james_barbee_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;James Bob Barbee&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/james_barbee_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_48_james_barbee_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/barbee-funding-his-own-campaign-standing-apart-from-other-candidates-on-taxes-healthcare-too\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barbee funding his own campaign \u2013 standing apart from other candidates on taxes, healthcare too<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/doctor-farmer-veteran-donald-may-hopes-voters-send-him-a-self-described-common-citizen-to-serve-in-congress\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_834_don_may_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Doctor, farmer, veteran Donald May hopes voters send him, a self-described \u2018common citizen,\u2019 to serve in Congress\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15940\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/doctor-farmer-veteran-donald-may-hopes-voters-send-him-a-self-described-common-citizen-to-serve-in-congress\/don_may_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/don_may_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"don_may_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Donald R. May. &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/don_may_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_834_don_may_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/doctor-farmer-veteran-donald-may-hopes-voters-send-him-a-self-described-common-citizen-to-serve-in-congress\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Doctor, farmer, veteran Donald May hopes voters send him, a self-described \u2018common citizen,\u2019 to serve in Congress<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/sell-hopes-experience-working-with-combest-in-congress-emphasizing-work-on-farm-bill-will-sell-him-to-voters\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_628_tom_sell_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sell hopes experience working with Combest in Congress (emphasizing work on Farm Bill) will sell him to voters\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15857\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/sell-hopes-experience-working-with-combest-in-congress-emphasizing-work-on-farm-bill-will-sell-him-to-voters\/tom_sell_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tom_sell_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tom_sell_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Tom Sell.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tom_sell_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279148_628_tom_sell_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/sell-hopes-experience-working-with-combest-in-congress-emphasizing-work-on-farm-bill-will-sell-him-to-voters\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sell hopes experience working with Combest in Congress (emphasizing work on Farm Bill) will sell him to voters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 13, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/roofer-fat-matt-smith-running-for-congress-with-deep-conviction-viewing-everything-through-lens-of-scripture\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_741_matt_smith_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Roofer \u2018Fat Matt\u2019 Smith running for Congress with deep conviction \u2013 viewing everything through lens of Scripture\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15861\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/roofer-fat-matt-smith-running-for-congress-with-deep-conviction-viewing-everything-through-lens-of-scripture\/matt_smith_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/matt_smith_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"matt_smith_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Matt Smith. &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/matt_smith_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_741_matt_smith_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/roofer-fat-matt-smith-running-for-congress-with-deep-conviction-viewing-everything-through-lens-of-scripture\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roofer \u2018Fat Matt\u2019 Smith running for Congress with deep conviction \u2013 viewing everything through lens of Scripture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 13, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/political-consultant-newton-never-expected-to-run-for-office-but-he-seeks-countys-precinct-2-seat-with-focus-on-budgeting\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_105_trey_newton_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Political consultant Newton \u2018never expected to run for office,\u2019 but he seeks county\u2019s Precinct 2 seat with focus on budgeting\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15795\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/political-consultant-newton-never-expected-to-run-for-office-but-he-seeks-countys-precinct-2-seat-with-focus-on-budgeting\/trey_newton_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trey_newton_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"trey_newton_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Trey Newton&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trey_newton_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_105_trey_newton_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/political-consultant-newton-never-expected-to-run-for-office-but-he-seeks-countys-precinct-2-seat-with-focus-on-budgeting\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Political consultant Newton \u2018never expected to run for office,\u2019 but he seeks county\u2019s Precinct 2 seat with focus on budgeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/pounds-now-running-for-precinct-2-commissioner-to-fund-volunteer-fire-departments-fix-roads-buildings\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_103_kevin_pounds_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pounds now running for Precinct 2 commissioner to fund volunteer fire departments, fix roads, buildings\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15807\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/pounds-now-running-for-precinct-2-commissioner-to-fund-volunteer-fire-departments-fix-roads-buildings\/kevin_pounds_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kevin_pounds_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"kevin_pounds_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Kevin Pounds.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kevin_pounds_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_103_kevin_pounds_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/pounds-now-running-for-precinct-2-commissioner-to-fund-volunteer-fire-departments-fix-roads-buildings\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pounds now running for Precinct 2 commissioner to fund volunteer fire departments, fix roads, buildings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/martin-supports-budget-cuts-wants-county-government-to-be-boring-again-as-he-runs-for-precinct-2-commissioner\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_459_justin_martin_profile_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Martin supports budget cuts, wants county government to be \u2018boring\u2019 again as he runs for Precinct 2 commissioner\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15802\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/martin-supports-budget-cuts-wants-county-government-to-be-boring-again-as-he-runs-for-precinct-2-commissioner\/justin_martin_profile_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/justin_martin_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"justin_martin_profile_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Justin Martin (image sharpened and enhanced with A.I.) &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/justin_martin_profile_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_459_justin_martin_profile_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/martin-supports-budget-cuts-wants-county-government-to-be-boring-again-as-he-runs-for-precinct-2-commissioner\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Martin supports budget cuts, wants county government to be \u2018boring\u2019 again as he runs for Precinct 2 commissioner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/rackler-proud-about-stand-on-taxes-expo-center-wants-to-continue-representing-people-in-countys-precinct-4\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_229_jordan_rackler_campagn_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rackler proud about stand on taxes, Expo Center \u2013 wants to continue representing people in county\u2019s Precinct 4\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15739\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/jordan_rackler_campagn_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jordan_rackler_campagn_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jordan_rackler_campagn_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jordan Rackler&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jordan_rackler_campagn_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279149_229_jordan_rackler_campagn_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/rackler-proud-about-stand-on-taxes-expo-center-wants-to-continue-representing-people-in-countys-precinct-4\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rackler proud about stand on taxes, Expo Center \u2013 wants to continue representing people in county\u2019s Precinct 4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/seay-wants-his-old-seat-back-as-precinct-4-commissioner-wants-to-make-sure-public-safety-is-supported\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_777_chad_seay_campagn_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Seay wants his old seat back as Precinct 4 commissioner \u2013 wants to make sure public safety is supported\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15737\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/chad_seay_campagn_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chad_seay_campagn_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"chad_seay_campagn_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Chad Seay.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chad_seay_campagn_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_777_chad_seay_campagn_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/seay-wants-his-old-seat-back-as-precinct-4-commissioner-wants-to-make-sure-public-safety-is-supported\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seay wants his old seat back as Precinct 4 commissioner \u2013 wants to make sure public safety is supported<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/former-constable-peterson-wants-to-return-to-county-as-precinct-4-commissioner-after-navigating-lifes-ups-and-downs\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_370_CJ_peterson_forum_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Former constable Peterson wants to return to county as Precinct 4 commissioner after navigating life\u2019s ups and downs\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15738\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/cj_peterson_forum_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CJ_peterson_forum_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CJ_peterson_forum_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;C.J. Peterson&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CJ_peterson_forum_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_370_CJ_peterson_forum_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/former-constable-peterson-wants-to-return-to-county-as-precinct-4-commissioner-after-navigating-lifes-ups-and-downs\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Former constable Peterson wants to return to county as Precinct 4 commissioner after navigating life\u2019s ups and downs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/learn-whats-coming-as-lubbock-lights-kicks-off-texas-primary-26-coverage\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_200_texas_primary_2026_gfx_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Learn what\u2019s coming as Lubbock Lights kicks off Texas Primary \u201826 coverage\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15676\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/texas_primary_2026_gfx_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texas_primary_2026_gfx_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"texas_primary_2026_gfx_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/texas_primary_2026_gfx_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_200_texas_primary_2026_gfx_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/learn-whats-coming-as-lubbock-lights-kicks-off-texas-primary-26-coverage\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn what\u2019s coming as Lubbock Lights kicks off Texas Primary \u201826 coverage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/parrish-seeking-third-term-as-county-judge-lists-accomplishments-but-adds-weve-got-some-more-work-to-go\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_598_curtis_parrish_reelection_announce_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Parrish seeking third term as county judge, lists accomplishments but adds \u2018We\u2019ve got some more work to go\u2019\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15662\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/parrish-seeking-third-term-as-county-judge-lists-accomplishments-but-adds-weve-got-some-more-work-to-go\/curtis_parrish_reelection_announce_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/curtis_parrish_reelection_announce_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"curtis_parrish_reelection_announce_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Curtis Parrish&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/curtis_parrish_reelection_announce_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_598_curtis_parrish_reelection_announce_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/parrish-seeking-third-term-as-county-judge-lists-accomplishments-but-adds-weve-got-some-more-work-to-go\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Parrish seeking third term as county judge, lists accomplishments but adds \u2018We\u2019ve got some more work to go\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/houck-moved-family-back-to-texas-for-way-of-life-now-seeking-office-as-county-judge-saying-leadership-needed\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_532_wesley_houck_selfie_1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"image-fit-cover wp-post-image\" alt=\"Houck moved family back to Texas for way of life, now seeking office as county judge, saying leadership needed\" object-fit=\"cover\" layout=\"fill\"   data-attachment-id=\"15651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/houck-moved-family-back-to-texas-for-way-of-life-now-seeking-office-as-county-judge-saying-leadership-needed\/wesley_houck_selfie_1920x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wesley_houck_selfie_1920x1080.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wesley_houck_selfie_1920x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Wesley Houck&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lubbocklights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wesley_houck_selfie_1920x1080.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771279150_532_wesley_houck_selfie_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/houck-moved-family-back-to-texas-for-way-of-life-now-seeking-office-as-county-judge-saying-leadership-needed\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houck moved family back to Texas for way of life, now seeking office as county judge, saying leadership needed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Enriquez thinks Congress would move faster if lawmakers were on a deadline in the form of term limits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe in term limits, and I will vote on any policy that I would say is an appropriate time frame for term limits,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>He also thinks it\u2019s not enough be conservative. The representative for Lubbock and Abilene must be able to build what he calls a broad coalition.<\/p>\n<p>As evidence, he mentioned the recent special election to fill Texas State Senate District 9 (Fort Worth). Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the seat in a district previously carried by Donald Trump by 17 points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not that far away from what just happened in that special election,\u201d Enriquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lubbocklights.com\/please-press-the-button-and-become-a-lubbock-lights-supporter\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/volunteer_activism_96dp_000000_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11787\" style=\"width:80px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Related posts\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The bedrock of the American dream is Lubbock and West Texas as far as Abraham Enriquez is concerned.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":167202,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[168,170,169],"class_list":["post-167201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lubbock","tag-lubbock","tag-lubbock-headlines","tag-lubbock-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167201\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}