By Mackenzie Sams When Elijah Jones came to Lubbock, he didn’t realize just how difficult it might be to have a dust allergy in the area. Originally from San Antonio, Jones moved to Lubbock with a vague understanding that the change might cause complications for his health. What he wasn’t prepared for was the dust storms–strong winds […]
Lubbock’s Eco-Conscious Online Thrifting Scene Thrives
March 5, 2024 by
By Samantha Stuhr Thrifting vintage clothes has become an increasingly popular trend with local shoppers in recent years. The reasons for this development may vary, but those involved heavily in Lubbock’s thrifting scene say it makes dollars and sense. “Everyone is trying to be something new, everyone’s trying to be something crazy,” Mike Smith, owner […]
Mad Hatter’s House of Games Still Playing After 30 Years
February 29, 2024 by
By Mackenzie Sams It’s nearing 7 p.m. at Mad Hatter’s House of Games and players are restless. Its weekly Magic: The Gathering tournament is about to start. Some players fiddle with an app that allows them to track their progress of wins and losses. Others start to fold their game mats or shuffle their decks. […]
Annual Lubbock-Con showcases both fan and fandom
February 26, 2024 by
By Avery Mendoza Stormtroopers marched for the Empire, medieval warriors engaged in simulated combat and an assortment of vendors from across Texas made sales to people dressed like Ghostbusters – among other sights at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center this past weekend. Lubbock-Con, a Hub City nerd’s paradise, attracted crowds of citizens Saturday through Sunday. […]
Keystone Species Support Great Plains Ecosystems
February 23, 2024 by
By Emma Montgomery The Llano Estacado, meaning the “Staked Plains,” is one of the largest plateaus on the North American continent, according to the Texas State Historical Association. This grand landscape covering the panhandle of Texas houses the southernmost tip of High Plains of North America. Here, a short-grass prairie with plentiful flat miles boasts […]
From Raider to Ranger: Josh Jung talks Tech and life in the ‘Big League’
February 7, 2024 by
“It ain’t this easy, I promise.” — Rangers shortstop Corey Seager to Jung after the last out of the 2023 World Series. By Reece Nations Former Red Raider and current Texas Rangers infielder Josh Jung returned to Lubbock last week for the first time since winning the 2023 World Series as part of the team’s […]
Lubbock’s Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry offers haven for LGBTQ+ worshipers
January 29, 2024 by
By Avery Mendoza Looking to reform a local church, one religious leader has created an inclusive place for students and Lubbock residents seeking a place to worship. After being ordained in 2019, Mother Leann Wigner took on the mission of leading Canterbury Episcopal Church into a new era with an “inviting space” to welcome all […]
Carol of Lights Through the Years: A Tribute to Texas Tech’s Centennial Celebration
December 2, 2023 by
By Urvi Dalal / The Hub@TTU This year’s Carol of Lights is the official closing ceremony of the Texas Tech Centennial Celebration. The 65th Annual Carol of Lights will take place on December 2. This is one of Tech’s oldest and most treasured traditions. It provides an opportunity for all of Texas Tech’s students, faculty/staff, […]
Angry Birds: ‘Look out below’ say Lubbock’s avian residents
December 1, 2023 by
By Urvi Dalal and Reece Nations When passing certain areas on Texas Tech’s campus, one can expect to see and hear the birds that inhabit its trees. What might come as a surprise to some and a modest hazard to others is that these birds will sometimes swoop towards pedestrians who venture too close to […]
LP&L ‘cutover event’ to temporarily leave thousands powerless
November 17, 2023 by
By Reece Nations If harsh enough winter weather descends by the time Lubbock Power & Light starts its grid switchover, the process could stall and delay city council’s certification. Some meteorologists are forecasting a cooler and wetter winter due to a strong El Niño expected to progress through the Northern Hemisphere until spring, according to […]
