Help in the Hub: TxDOT program offers cleaning solution

The City of Lubbock website states there is a litter problem across the nation and the Hub City is not excluded. According to their website, trash in streets, at parks, in alleys and yards is not only unattractive but also unsanitary. Dianah Ascencio, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation Lubbock district, said […]

Construction: Good for Roads, Bad for Businesses

By Joseph Marcades Road construction may be a necessary inconvenience for the residents of Lubbock, but for businesses located near traffic closures, it can be bad news. One 7-11 store, at 98th Street and Slide Road, has experienced this first-hand when the entrances on its east side were blocked by road construction for weeks. The store’s […]

Cell Phone Use Puts Drivers in Danger

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto crashes each year. Many laws are being passed to ban cell phone use while driving, but until that happens, motorists are encouraged to not use their phones under any circumstances.