As the news of the Islamic State’s attacks on Paris unfolded, variations of a social media post began to stir controversy across platforms. The post highlighted tragic events across the world and encouraged expressions of sympathy. But the “Pray for…” hashtag quickly spilled onto unrelated events, including an undersea earthquake that could have led to a massive loss of […]
Ranching Heritage Center Celebrates 45th Annual Ranch Day
April 13, 2015 by
By Maddy McCarty On Saturday April 11, the National Ranching Heritage Center held its 45th annual Ranch Day. The event celebrated prairie life, and gave visitors a look into West Texas’s past. Cara Vandergriff contributed to this post. Texas Tech’s National Ranching Heritage Center celebrated our state’s rich history of ranching with its 45th annual Ranch […]
The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright at Lubbock Lights
April 10, 2015 by
“You can’t be involved in the Texas music scene and not be influenced by the music from the South Plains,” Terri Hendrix said. Hendrix, a singer-songwriter from San Marcos, Texas, said musicians like former Lubbockites Terry Allen and Joe Ely have inspired her particular sound. On April 9, she had the opportunity to play with a […]
