Recovery of Lubbock Bars and Restaurants Amid an Ongoing Pandemic

By Natalie Conrad, Shelby Crisp, Alli Cross, Matthew De Tullio, Avery Dishaw Local bars and restaurants in Lubbock have readjusted their operations due to COVID-19 by implementing new guidelines to safely reopen and operate. Jack Thurman, a bouncer at Cricket’s Drafthouse + Grill, said since the bar has reopened it has been difficult to keep […]

City Hasn’t Gone Wild Since Going Wet, Shows Report

By Ellysa Gonzales and Nicole Crites When Lubbock went “wet” in 2009, many were divided about allowing alcohol sales within city limits. Now, almost seven years after the controversial vote, officials say opponents’ biggest concerns did not pan out. The number of alcohol-related offenses in Lubbock has hardly changed since alcohol sales became legal, said Lt. […]