Budget season is upon us, and just like local school districts and Lubbock County , the Lubbock City Council must decide what the city's 2026 budget will look like.

Controlling the budget for several city departments and staff — including Lubbock Fire Rescue and police — the council and mayor must work out what objectives, initiatives, and projects will be funded next year and which will be axed.

Check back daily to this story to see quick takeaways and talking points, and budget talks for the City of Lubbock start to heat up in Citizens Tower.

Day 4: A 'clear as mud' clarification given to the accuracy of LCAD numbers

After city leaders canceled Wednesday's meeting, City Manager Jarrett Atkinson provided the council with an explanation of Tuesday's LCAD tax rates and a bleak outlo

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