Archives for April 2023

Tim Tebow, Josh Abbott and other celebrities come to Lubbock for Celebrity Golf Tournament

By Urvi Dalal, The Hub@TTU Several notable figures visited Lubbock over the weekend for the Chip in for Children Golf Tournament.  Among them: Tim Tebow, Josh Abbott, Juli Inkster and Grant Boone who all participated in the fundraiser at Lubbock Country Club to help raise money for the Covenant Children’s hospital. Covenant Children’s CEO Amy […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-27

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kiley Phillips and Jaxon Stallings are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the Texas Tech campus is focusing on the environment during Green Week 2023.  MCTV’s Natalie DuPre has a look at how one campus organization is doing […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-24

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Max Bohannon are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, some of the most famous members of the Texas Tech transferred the reigns and passed the guns to the next generation of mascots to represent the […]

Mifepristone to remain on market until further notice

By Melanie Escalante On April 21, the Supreme Court announced mifepristone will remain on the market without the restrictions requested by the lower court. However, the lawsuit remains ongoing as arguments will be heard in a Fifth Circuit New Orleans court in May. This decision came a week after the Supreme Court placed a hold […]

Lubbock seeking to reduce number of loose pets and stray animals

By Collin Lee Dangerous encounters with stray animals and overpopulation at local shelters have been plaguing Lubbock for years, but a community outreach program may finally bring some good news.  Most animals running around the city have escaped their homes, Lubbock Animal Shelter Director Steven Greene said, so the shelter has started a community outreach […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-20

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Haleigh Hinojosa and Makayla McDonnell are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, a blast from the advertising past, a chance to test your green thumb, and a look at the latest fashion options for summer 2023 are just […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-17

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Lukas Moreno are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the Texas Tech campus just wrapped up the latest edition of Discoveries to Impact Week – a celebration of research, engagement, innovation and startups.  Find out […]

The Art of Being Oneself

By: Melanie Escalante / The Hub@TTU The first time I saw vibrancy in West Texas was on the first Friday of March, when feminism was celebrated at the start of Women’s History Month. I walked into the Texas Tech School of Art Satellite Gallery around 11 a.m. for a discussion titled Community, Women and the […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-13

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Noah Crayton and Jaxon Stallings are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, an annual celebration of research, innovation, startups, and engagements is happening right now on campus, featuring a full schedule of events and activities.  We’ll have the […]

Lubbock small business buzzes after pandemic strains

  By Urvi Dalal Kate Mitchell remembers opening a small business with a newborn as if it happened yesterday. The year she opened Mainstream Boutique, she had a baby and walked into the Lubbock Small Business Development Center office with her newborn.  Mitchell, now 37, said Mainstream Boutique started due to favorable circumstances rather than a […]