LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock city leaders are tightening the budget after sales tax revenue came in lower than expected, prompting a hiring freeze and delays to some city projects.
City Manager Jarrett Atkinson said the city is projecting a nearly $5 million shortfall in the general fund, which pays for services such as police, fire, parks and street maintenance.
“Sales tax is our largest source of revenue for the general fund,” Atkinson said. “If it’s down, we’ve got to pull back somewhere.”…