By Akshita Srivastava The national conversation on book bans in public schools has landed in Lubbock, prompting local advocates to consider its implications for the future. Since the passage of Texas Senate House Bill 900 in June 2023, Lubbock has begun to see book vendors forced to accommodate removal requests and rate books based on […]
Keystone Species Support Great Plains Ecosystems
February 23, 2024 by
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent College Graduates See Positive Job Market Trends
August 23, 2023 by
By Tomisin Alausa It’s done! The years of dedication college students have poured into obtaining a degree are finally over. Now what? This year’s graduates face a good chance of getting a job, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Statista. That’s a big change from just three years ago, at the […]
Mifepristone to remain on market until further notice
April 24, 2023 by
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 […]
Local experts explain the conditions of High Plains water supply
March 1, 2023 by
By Melanie Escalante As temperatures warm, and the climate crisis brings more frequent and extreme weather events, experts say the Southwestern U.S. can expect the water crisis to persist — and even worsen as time goes by. With groundwater levels in Lubbock dwindling and the region entering its second year of severe drought, continuing in […]
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 […]
