Lanehart, Chuck: - Chuck Lanehart is a criminal defense lawyer based in Lubbock, Texas. Thirty-plus years ago, he began writing about the rich legal and cultural history of the region. His history essays have been featured in many publications, including legal journals and newspapers. Westerners International honored him with the Coke Wood Award for Best Published Article of 2020. In 2021, The History Press published his first book, Tragedy and Triumph on the Texas Plains: Curious Historic Chronicles from Murders to Movies. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal named him among the 200 Most Influential People in the History of Lubbock in 2008.