By Corey May Editor’s note: An appeal was filed in the Seventh District of Texas Court of Appeals in Potter County on Dec. 05, 2019. Further movement in the case is still pending. On April 22, 2019, Treshon “Parkway Tee” Stokes, charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver in the […]
Rise of Afropop: African music finding a home with mainstream audiences
December 15, 2019 by
By Andrea Payne Whether through earbuds, headphones or sing-alongs, individuals indulge in different genres of music through sound and rhythm. Afropop, a sub-genre of pop music, has started to make its way into mainstream popularity. According to a data analysis by Statista, pop music garners a total of 30 percent of all music listeners — […]
Moonlight Musicals: Behind the Scenes of Elf the Musical
December 6, 2019 by
By Michelle Bless Patrons have been watching Moonlight Musicals performances for 14 years. People understand casts rehearse prior to the show, but rarely do people know how many rehearsals it takes to get the lines right, how many runs of the choreography before the steps are perfected. A behind the scenes video shows the cast […]
Hub City Disc Golfers: How a Hobby Helps a Habitat
December 3, 2019 by
By Reece Nations When out for a stroll at a local park, Lubbock residents might notice distinctive metal baskets adorned with layers of chains sitting atop pedestals in the ground scattered around. These contraptions are used for disc golf, one of the country’s fastest-growing recreational sports. Often played on nine or 18-hole courses, the object […]
Alcove Farms: Sowing, Growing and Restoring the Natural Way
November 20, 2019 by
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 […]
Moonlight Musicals: Opportunities to Create Something Bigger
November 18, 2019 by
By Michelle Bless Gerald Dolter, the founder of Moonlight Musicals and professor of voice at Texas Tech University, said he wanted to give his students the opportunity to gain on-stage experience in live theatre. His fellow professor of voice, Karl Dent, had the same intention. “As a teacher, you have an inborn goal of helping […]
INKling of Doubt: Lubbock Tattoo Artists Discuss Cover-Up Work
November 8, 2019 by
By: Joshua Bray Every tattoo has a story to tell. In 2012, the History of Tattoos’ website states, about 45 million Americans had at least one tattoo, and 30 percent of college graduates in the United States have permanent ink. The same website reports 17 percent of people who have tattoos regret them; however, 5 […]
The Proof is in the Produce
November 7, 2019 by
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 […]
Moonlight Academy: Creating opportunity to create performers
November 4, 2019 by
By: Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the third in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals. In 2015, Moonlight Musicals started an after-school program dedicated to teaching children in the Lubbock community the triple-threat theater craft of singing, acting, and dancing. Frank Rendon gained control of the project as the director of […]
Irons Middle School Students steal show at First Friday with Día de los Muertos Art
November 2, 2019 by
Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail kicked off on Nov. 1 in various locations throughout town from 6 to 9 p.m. Located at 511 Ave. K, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts presented a diverse array of Día de los Muertos inspired festivities event goers could partake in. Two art showcases at LHUCA displayed the work of prominent Mexican American artists […]
