By Emma Montgomery The Llano Estacado, meaning the “Staked Plains,” is one of the largest plateaus on the North American continent, according to the Texas State Historical Association. This grand landscape covering the panhandle of Texas houses the southernmost tip of High Plains of North America. Here, a short-grass prairie with plentiful flat miles boasts […]
The Highlights Hub: 2-10
February 10, 2024 by
This inaugural edition of The Highlights Hub hosted by our own Nano Cruz features insight and previews on Texas Tech’s 2024 Football recruiting class, Tech Men’s and Women’s Basketball, previews of the Baseball and Softball seasons, a look at an exclusive interview with Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, an NBA season update and predictions for […]
From Raider to Ranger: Josh Jung talks Tech and life in the ‘Big League’
February 7, 2024 by
“It ain’t this easy, I promise.” — Rangers shortstop Corey Seager to Jung after the last out of the 2023 World Series. By Reece Nations Former Red Raider and current Texas Rangers infielder Josh Jung returned to Lubbock last week for the first time since winning the 2023 World Series as part of the team’s […]
Lubbock’s Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry offers haven for LGBTQ+ worshipers
January 29, 2024 by
By Avery Mendoza Looking to reform a local church, one religious leader has created an inclusive place for students and Lubbock residents seeking a place to worship. After being ordained in 2019, Mother Leann Wigner took on the mission of leading Canterbury Episcopal Church into a new era with an “inviting space” to welcome all […]
Students for Justice in Palestine Organize Non-disruptive Protest
January 27, 2024 by
By The Hub@TTU Staff LUBBOCK — Texas Tech Students for Justice in Palestine organized a silent, non-disruptive protest in the TTU Library on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Students who participated displayed posters in support of Palestine as they congregated in study areas. The United Nations’ International Court of Justice on Friday issued an interim ruling directing […]
First grid customers added to ERCOT as retail window nears close
January 19, 2024 by
By Reece Nations Customers of Lubbock Power & Light are running out of time to choose an electric utility provider before the retail shopping period elapses. On Feb. 15, customers’ shopping window and ability to personally choose their electrical provider will end. Customers who have not selected a provider within the allotted shopping period, which […]
Angry Birds: ‘Look out below’ say Lubbock’s avian residents
December 1, 2023 by
By Urvi Dalal and Reece Nations When passing certain areas on Texas Tech’s campus, one can expect to see and hear the birds that inhabit its trees. What might come as a surprise to some and a modest hazard to others is that these birds will sometimes swoop towards pedestrians who venture too close to […]
LP&L ‘cutover event’ to temporarily leave thousands powerless
November 17, 2023 by
By Reece Nations If harsh enough winter weather descends by the time Lubbock Power & Light starts its grid switchover, the process could stall and delay city council’s certification. Some meteorologists are forecasting a cooler and wetter winter due to a strong El Niño expected to progress through the Northern Hemisphere until spring, according to […]
Animal control ride along offers glimpses of harsh reality
November 14, 2023 by
By Zach Daniels Lubbock and the surrounding areas of the Llano Estacado have many interesting species of wildlife. Prairie dogs, bats, foxes, bison and many other species of animals have found sanctuary in the Llano Estacado. One species that is often forgotten about has a notorious reputation for being violent, unpredictable, and having a powerful […]
Experts warn students, community of Fentanyl dangers
November 7, 2023 by
By Urvi Dalal As death tolls due to illegally manufactured fentanyl have rapidly multiplied in the last decade, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to counter the growing crisis in Texas. Fentanyl deaths are now classified as poisonings, and fentanyl-related deaths can be tried as murder, according to a new law that took effect in […]
