By Kirby Warner The W.D. Benson House is one of Lubbock’s oldest structures, but it still has life as the Hope House, used by the organization Family Promise of Lubbock. According to the Lubbock Heritage Society website, the W.D. Benson House was originally built in 1909 for lawyer W.D. Benson and his family. It was […]
Owning Guns Gives Some Lubbockites Peace of Mind
November 14, 2016 by
By Jessica Parrott Two Texas Tech University students, roommates Cole Guarisco and Hayden Hood, live on 28th Street, about three streets away from where a burglary occurred in October. During the burglary in the 3700 block of 28th Street, the suspect was shot in the abdomen by the homeowner. The students said they would have reacted the […]
Gun Safety: The Real Danger Is at Home
August 1, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Tragedies like the San Bernardino and Charleston mass shootings are horrific, but it may surprise some how small their effect is in the big picture of gun violence in the country. According to The Trace, an independent nonprofit news outlet dedicated to expanding coverage of guns in the United States, mass shootings account for […]
An Opportunity to Start Over
April 25, 2016 by
By Nicolas Lopez Ian Harper and Jeremy Evans of Lubbock are known for remodeling South Overton homes. But few people know they are also helping some of Lubbock’s homeless remodel their lives. Evans said the business partners did not initially set out to help the homeless, but the opportunity arose and the pair decided it […]
Ordinance Limits Unrelated Household Occupants
March 31, 2016 by
By Callie Yardley A Lubbock zoning ordinance has long created problems for Texas Tech students, but it remains on the books: No more than two unrelated people may live in a single-family dwelling. The local rule hinders those who want to live with multiple roommates. It gained national attention in 2001 when Tech Terrace landlord Bill Davis painted […]
What Are Your Summer Plans?
May 4, 2015 by
Summer is quickly approaching, y’all! We’re in the final stretch, and once finals are over, we’re done for a whole three months! Summer is a time for fun, but for some, it’s a time to save money so you can have more fun during the semester. Many students take classes during the summer to get […]
Weekly Poll: What Are Your Plans For Thanksgiving?
November 5, 2014 by
Holiday season is nearly here! Texas Tech students will earn a much needed break, and possibly a few extra pounds, from November 26-28 over Thanksgiving Break. What are your plans for the holiday? Take our poll below!
Best Study Spots In Lubbock
October 19, 2014 by
You may have told Mom and Dad you were at the library sometime this semester, but you were really at the OTHER library in the Depot District. If your grades are struggling from too many Thirsty Thursdays, here are some cool and quiet hangouts in Lubbock to conduct a better relationship with your textbooks. Coffee […]
Saltwater Soul
November 28, 2013 by
I wrote this creative piece. It concerns where I would rather be than the frigid weather that’s been occupying Lubbock. Wake up at 5 a.m. just to make it on time. Remember the bags stuffed with Wal Mart supplies, Grab the poles, tackle box, and Dad’s lucky hat. Sit in the middle because I’m the […]
