The Occupy Lubbock group, despite recent setbacks including an assault at gunpoint and even an arrest of one of their own, they say they're going strong. It has been two months since they set up camp.
Occupy Lubbock member Dusty McFall said they are continuing to protest and share their concern.
"In all honesty we have touched so many people and like I said its all about information filling the gap between that information," he said.
The group has set up a campground with gas generators, heat lamps and more than a dozen tents. These occupiers from all backgrounds invest their time for a cause to end lobbying, end corporate corruption and keep corporate dollars out of elections.
Maxx Lawson is not even old enough to drive or vote he said he jumped into the movement and considers himself an occupier.
"I'm our here supporting Occupy Lubbock." "Priorities aren't quite straight," he said. "It's a good experience and something I believe in and something that should be put out there."
Andrew McMillan, co-founder of Occupy Lubbock, is officially joining the political fray hoping to run against Republican John Frullo. He said he was prompted to run for office after being the victim of an assault.
"I am announcing my candidacy for Texas House State Representative for District 84." "They opened the door and pulled a gun on me and told me to get on my knees." "Everything that happened that night all it did was further strengthen me to make this decision to represent Lubbock."
During the investigation McMillan was arrested on what he said were unpaid court fees and parking tickets.
He also said Occupy Lubbock will encourage citizens to vote and continue to rally support. The group has no plans to break camp anytime soon.
