By Breanna Sanchez, Natalie Hobbs, Timmerie Smith, Saebree Gonzales, and Kristin Rodin A historic Texas state park struggled with reopening efforts after dealing with complications from foundational damage and COVID-19. HISTORY Balmorhea State Park and its water, the San Solomon Springs, had a long history before its acquisition by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. […]
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Worldwide food shortages impact South Plains
May 2, 2022 by
By Eddie Catano, Malone Graham, Freddie Humes, Branson Nash and Toluwani Osibamowo COVID-19 impacts continue to place strain on the supply and demand chain, leaving South Plains grocery shoppers with few food options. Kora Rush, director of supply chain for United Supermarkets, said the pandemic hindered the process of getting products onto grocery shelves. At […]
Local winery survives COVID-19 pandemic
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By Brinkley Rash, Kaelea Pena, MaKayla Glenn, Erin Pellet, Faith Douglass, and Kamryn Mendoza In March 2020, many travel destinations and attractions shut down as the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the McPherson Cellars Winery in Lubbock, Texas, found a way to pivot. Many businesses that relied on tourism suffered as travel restrictions increased. […]
Russia-Ukraine crisis felt in Texas amidst energy disruptions
April 28, 2022 by
By Natalie Hobbs, Timmerie V. Smith, Kristin Rodin, Saebree Gonzales and Bre Sanchez Texas residents are speaking about the global energy, economic and humanitarian challenges from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, international energy and trade markets have struggled to maintain stability. As the conflict continues, financial and emotional hardships […]
UNFILTERED: The story of Lubbock’s air and water quality with no filters
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