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JOHN SHIPLEY SPEAKS OUT ON ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATION AND CORRUPTION INSIDE LUBBOCK COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE

Filed September 23, 2026

In an exclusive interview with The806er, John Shipley explains why he spoke before the Lubbock County Commissioners Court and details allegations raised by current and former Road and Bridge employees.

Shipley discusses claims involving racial discrimination, retaliation, questionable promotions, missing employee records, selective payouts and concerns that county officials and Human Resources failed to act after being notified.

These allegations have not been independently proven. The806er is seeking responses from Lubbock County and everyone named or implicated in the claims.