Local winery survives COVID-19 pandemic

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. […]

Troubles Brewing: Local coffee shop finds success following COVID adversity

Since the start of the pandemic, businesses across the county have been hit hard by the pandemic leading many to close their doors for good. In spite of the circumstances, Sugar Browns Coffee was able to launch their new location on 67th Street and Indiana Avenue. Taylor McAlpine, general manager, said the idea for the […]

Passion in Production: Lubbock head roaster talks about community & coffee

By Barrett Bergez Since he was a teenager, Lubbockite Keaton Crane has had a love of coffee and the community that lives around it. When he turned 18, Crane got his first job in the coffee industry at a local coffee shop called Gatsby’s Coffeehouse that has since closed down. Crane said it was at […]

Local LBK Works to Promote Community Growth and Local Businesses

By Barrett Bergez When he was in college, Taylor McAlpine had an idea: create a social media account that was tailor-made to promote local businesses. McAlpine drew his inspiration from accounts such as Lubbock in the Loop and Visit Lubbock. Where those accounts focused on the tourist side and on what was new in the […]

Alcove Farms: Sowing, Growing and Restoring the Natural Way

For Kerry Ritchie, president of Alcove Farms, nutrient-rich, pasture-raised eggs are just a symptom of the farm’s overall goal; sow, grow and restore the soil of their land. Alcove Farms began in 2016, nested within the Lubbock city limits on 4th Street and Alcove. Ritchie and his team of farmers contribute to the Wolfforth Farmers […]

The Proof is in the Produce

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series of stories about nutrition and local foods. By: Emily Boyes When it comes to food, Lubbock farmers know their produce like the back of their hands because it grows in their backyard. With Lubbock surrounded by agriculture, the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market is a place […]

Let’s Taco ’bout it: Lubbock’s Five Best Places for Tacos

Considering its West Texas location, Lubbock is not ordinarily associated with great Mexican food. Sure, Torchy’s and Fuzzys can please the masses with their consistent cuisine, but what about the local stands that may not be as trendy? Although they may take a bit more effort to find, the unassuming traditional, local Mexican food establishments readily […]

Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen: More than just a restaurant

By: Tyler Poda In a land of equal opportunity, not all opportunity is created equal. Some are fortunate enough to have everything they could want; others struggle to find help they may not even know they need. Located at 7611 Milwaukee Ave., Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen is serving up more than just food. People may come […]

Adulting 101: Crock-Pots

In this episode of Adulting 101, Jacob explains how to use a Crock-Pot to cook food and save time. Part of being an adult is learning how to cook for yourself and Crock-Pots make it extremely easy to have a home cooked meal waiting for you after a long day of work or school. Unfortunately, […]

Smart Choices Help Students Eat Healthier

By Jessica Carr When students are busy trying to adjust to their schedule and get accustomed to campus dining, eating healthy can often get pushed to the side. According to findings in a study conducted by Oregon State University, college students are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. In fact, the study shows that male […]