Grounds Maintenance Keeps Tech Campus Picturesque Despite Drought, Unpredictable Weather

By Reece Nations Although much is done perpetually to sustain the campus’ beauty, one might miss the tireless work being done each day by Texas Tech’s Grounds Maintenance Operations Division.  While brightly colored flowers adorn flower beds at every corner of Tech’s over 1800-acre campus, Charles Leatherwood, Managing Director for Grounds Maintenance, said they would not be there if it were not for grounds crew workers. These workers […]

The Path Less Followed

Trees, flowers, intricate architecture and thought-provoking artwork attract pedestrians’ gaze across Texas Tech University’s campus. But a dirt path in the grass? Not so much. Texas Tech’s campus encompasses about 1,800 acres, crisscrossed by many sidewalks. Some of them are underused because walkers prefer to cut across the grass. Jason Markwardt, a senior biology major, said he […]