Adulting 101: How to be a Good Driver

This segment of the Hub@TTU’s Adulting 101 series helps students become safer drivers. Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities in the United States, not to mention they can be incredibly expensive. Never fear, Christian has a few tips on how to be a safe and courteous driver. This video covers many […]

Red Light Cameras and Driver Safety in West Texas

By Haley Davis If you have ever sped to beat a red light in the Hub City, a photo of your license plate won’t be showing up in your mailbox anytime soon. Unlike Amarillo and New Mexico, red light cameras in Lubbock are a thing of the past. Though it may come as a comfort […]

Know the Law: Texting and Driving

With the Sept. 1 signing of Texas House Bill 62, texting and driving is now against the law statewide. According to HB 62, it is now illegal for Texans to read, write or send any electronic message from a wireless device while driving. However, this does not include when the car is stopped. As for […]

Sign Unseen: Low Visibility Causing Car Crashes

By Breann Robinson Several stop signs around Lubbock are almost completely hidden by low-hanging branches, and large trees make some areas around town dangerous for those turning into oncoming traffic. Lubbock residents say low visibility has caused many traffic accidents around the city. Nathan Davis, an insurance adjuster from Lubbock, lives near the corner of Eighth Street […]

Students, Residents Discuss Uber-Less Lubbock

By Kaitlin Bain Uber, an international ride-sharing company operating in Lubbock, is facing proposed regulations that have stirred fears Uber would either leave or cut its number of drivers because of possible additional fees. City Councilwoman Karen Gibson will introduce the Uber regulations at the City Council meeting on Thursday, April 28. The proposal aims to place all […]

Raiders, Let’s Get Rowdy!

Two Texas Tech juniors have gone the extra mile to ensure their fellow college students’ safety. Rowdy Raider Night Shuttle LLC, a small business created by Austin Black and Ty Myers, serves as a safe but fun way to get around Lubbock after a night of drinking. Black, the 20-year-old president and founder of Rowdy Raider, said […]

Unnecessarily Bumpy Road

More than a dozen Texas Tech students have expressed frustration via social media with some rough speed bumps near campus. Can we start a petition against the speed bumps behind chilis — Katie Carlough (@katie_carlough) January 23, 2014 The bumps are located in the parking lot between Mac Davis Lane, Glenna Goodacre Boulevard, Avenue X […]

Cell Phone Use Puts Drivers in Danger

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto crashes each year. Many laws are being passed to ban cell phone use while driving, but until that happens, motorists are encouraged to not use their phones under any circumstances.

Academics and Culture Collide in Easter Break Debate

By Janet Moreno and David Talley For first year visiting professor and practicing Roman Catholic, Maria Elena Gutierrez Renteria, going to work Friday means changing a centuries-old tradition. Students and faculty at Texas Tech University are allotted the Monday after Easter for travel, but classes are still scheduled for Good Friday, an observed holiday by […]

Uber Puts Lubbock In Motion

When Lubbock’s last taxi company closed in October, the city was left with one car service in town. Uber is a new concept in the transportation industry. According to the Uber website, the ridesharing service employs drivers with nice vehicles who are looking for a flexible work schedule. The company has strict requirements for drivers, including a […]