The following is a press release from the Curtis Parrish campaign: 

Lubbock Attorney Curtis Parrish will announce his candidacy for Lubbock County Judge Oct. 24 (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. in Commissioners Court of the Lubbock County Courthouse, located at 904 Broadway.

The Republican Primary is slated for March 6, 2018.

A graduate of Texas Tech School of Law, Parrish specializes in probates, guardianships, estate planning, business, public and constitutional law. He served as legislative aide to former Senator Robert Duncan and was the co-host for “West Texas Today” radio show.

Always active in the Lubbock community, Parrish has served on the boards of several organizations, including Civic Lubbock, Inc., Lubbock United Neighborhood Association, and the Salvation Army of Lubbock. He also had an active role in establishing the Buddy Holly Museum and was an integral part of the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame for many years.

Parrish is in his 18th season as the public address announcer for Red Raider Football. He also announces numerous other Red Raider sports, including baseball, basketball and soccer.

Parrish is a fifth-generation West Texan. He and his wife, Brenda, have four children. They are members of the Broadway Church of Christ where Parrish serves as an Elder.

(Press release from Curtis Parrish campaign)