A state-of-the-art facility when opened in 1956, the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum and Auditorium has featured concerts, sporting events and Broadway productions; however, the final curtain call is near. While Lubbock residents have decided it has served its purpose after voting to abandon the facilities, an emotional connection to the coliseum and auditorium is too strong for some to part with. Proposition A signaled […]
Archives for October 2018
MCTV Newscast: 10-29
October 29, 2018 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Ryan Heller and Aditya Sahasrabudhe have the latest look at the news, information and events happening around campus. First, the Texas Tech Football Team headed to Iowa with hopes of bowl eligibility and returned with a disappointing loss to the Cyclones. MCTV’s Jessica Riley has […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-25
October 25, 2018 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Angelina Galvan and Cecy Garcia are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, students looking for an escape from their daily routine had an entertaining option to shake up their Wednesday night. MCTV’s Jay McCully has a special look […]
Tyson to Texas: Lubbock boxing legend returns to his roots
October 24, 2018 by
Editor’s Note: This story chronicles some of the career and life of famed professional boxer Orlin Norris. The story is split into sections about his fight against Mike Tyson in 1999, the ensuing court battle, the history of his career, life after professional boxing, and as an owner/operator of a local boxing facility. Fight Night […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-22
October 22, 2018 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Nikolaus Coldiron and Paige Sachse have the latest look at the news, information and events happening around campus. First, the Texas Tech community recently finished up another year of Homecoming celebrations with the annual Homecoming football game on Saturday. We’ll have a look at the […]
Vets for Tech: Veterinary facilities get approval despite Texas A&M pushback
October 22, 2018 by
By Reece Nations The Texas Tech Board of Regents held a meeting on Oct. 4, in which a near $1.5 million increase to the university’s future veterinary science program’s project budget was approved, raising the anticipated project allotment to $89.82 million. The $84,480 budget adjustment signal the board’s intention to move ahead with the veterinary program project with interim Chancellor Tedd Mitchell in place of now-former Chancellor Robert Duncan after Duncan announced he […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-18
October 18, 2018 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Aditya Sahasrabudhe and Austin Seat are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the celebration of Homecoming Week continues here at Texas Tech. We’ll show you how students had the chance to create a special homecoming keepsake and get […]
Never When It’s Needed: Rain in West Texas
October 16, 2018 by
West Texas needs rain, but not all rain showers are welcomed by farmers. With an average annual precipitation of 18 inches, every bit helps, but when several inches fell during the first weeks of October, many in the area celebrated the moisture – except cotton farmers. Hale and Lubbock County cotton farmer Cliff Harkey said he’s […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-15
October 15, 2018 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Uvie Bikomo and Angelina Galvan have the latest look at the news, information and events happening around campus. First, it’s Homecoming Week here at Texas Tech, and students, faculty, staff and alumni are getting ready for a fun filled week of events. Find out how […]
Sound Off: Students React to Mistake and Threat
October 12, 2018 by
Concerns and praise were shared by students in Texas Tech staff’s handling of emergency situations after a threatening message was found on campus following an erroneous TechAlert message on Oct. 4. A threatening message written on a bathroom wall in Texas Tech’s Holden Hall was discovered hours after the erroneous TechAlert message prompted a campus-wide […]
