The City Council did approve $5,000 for security, about one-fifth of the money it withheld over last month.
AG Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban, could Houston Rodeo and Livestock show be next?First Friday Art Trail attendees write what they love about the monthly event on a wall outside of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts gallery during First Friday Art Trail in Lubbock on Aug. 2.— a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.
First Friday Art Trail attendees view exhibits in the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in Lubbock on Aug. 2.The council’s majority — made up of several newly elected members — was motivated by what others have called misinformation. David Glasheen, a first-time council member, accused the art center of using the money to promote drag shows and other LGBTQ+ programs as family-friendly.
Since its creation 20 years ago, the art trail has rarely — if ever — been a source of tension or disagreement in Lubbock. “The art trail shows the true melting pot Lubbock actually is,” said Simone See, a Lubbock resident. “Even though people don’t think it is.” Council member Christy Martinez-Garcia, whose district includes downtown where the art walk is held, placed a potential compromise on this week’s agenda.
The council sat through three hours of public comments, the majority of which were people expressing their displeasure over the vote and love for Lubbock’s arts scene. Tempers flared throughout — one speaker wished the ghost of Louise Hopkins Underwood would haunt disapproving members until they made “the right decision.” The council’s chambers erupted, and Mayor McBrayer reminded everyone that cheering and applauding was not allowed.
“We made a mistake, and we need to correct it,” said Martinez-Garcia. “How we’re going to correct it is by granting these folks their money. If we can’t do that, it sends a wrong message.” “Artists are free to express themselves however they want,” McBrayer said. “They do not have a right to expect taxpayer money to do that.”
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