Lubbock’s Pothole Problem Needs Your Voice And Action

It's time for Lubbock residents to do more than cuss when their vehicles fall victim to the thousands of pesky potholes around town! Think about it for a second...

Do You Report Lubbock Potholes?

When you hit one, do you actually report it to 3-1-1? Probably not. I'm guilty of doing the same thing. I typically just get angry about it, survey the damage to my car, and go about my day. But friends, the truth is, if you don't report them, they will likely only get worse.

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The Unsung Hero of Lubbock

A friend of mine took it upon himself to start filling in potholes all over town, and while that is a valiant task to take on, it could actually get you into trouble. They've got to be fixed a certain way and with the proper materials, or they'll be back to terrible soon enough.

A Nasty Pothole

This one, for example, was pretty friggin' terrible a few years ago. It's located at Owen Street and North Ave D. I'm not sure if it was ever dealt with or not. Check it out below:

Readers, I Need Your Help!

Do you have a favorite Lubbock pothole to cuss at on your way to work? What about one that's been driving you insane for years? I'd love to hear about it. I'll be covering The Worst Potholes in Lubbock, Texas, next week, and it would be a huge help if my readers would email me photos and locations of the worst ones! You can reach me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com.

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