We went from “red bags” touring the Texas Tech campus to freshmen in college. I remember thinking I had to look perfect on the first day of college, just like high school. I was also hoping I could find my classes and not embarrass myself by walking into the wrong class. I now know I looked like a freak […]
My First, First Friday Art Trail: Review
February 8, 2016 by
I was not sure what to expect from my first First Friday Art Trail experience. Many of friends had attended, but for some reason, I had never gone. Quran Batiste, the promotions and social media manager for The Hub@TTU, and I went together for our first time to see what the hype was all about! […]
Does Towing Make You Trucking Mad?
November 20, 2015 by
Signs signaling the consequences of parking in the wrong place or for too long are a common sight around Lubbock, especially near Texas Tech University. The entities behind these red-and-white signs are businesses such as Red Raider Wrecker & Towing, Lubbock Wrecker, Cantu Towing and RP’s Heavy Duty Towing. Tech students are targeted by local towing companies more […]
Beloved Coffee House Reopens
October 23, 2015 by
Lubbock’s beloved coffee house, Sugar Brown’s, closed its doors four years ago. But thanks to the overwhelming support of Lubbock locals, new owner Justin Stice is serving quality coffee to the public once again. A Kickstarter campaign to reopen the coffee shop raised $20,420 from 155 backers this spring. “Our goal was $20,000, which we […]
Ringleader of the Floyd Price Recall Effort
November 20, 2013 by
Soon after the third recall attempt of District 2 Councilman Floyd Price failed, I sat down to interview Gordon Harris, the leader of the recall attempts. Jason Pearson: I have been following your pursuit to get Floyd Price recalled. It’s been three times and it has not happened. Can you describe each one? Gordon Harris: […]
Deer Runs Through Depot
July 26, 2013 by
On Tuesday afternoon Lubbock Animal Control said an injured mule deer stumbled through parts of downtown Lubbock and was euthanized. George Torres, Lubbock Services official, said the animal was injured with a broken jaw. He said authorities aren’t sure how the deer sustained the injuries before animal control personnel arrived and captured the 150-pound buck. […]
