By Barrett Bergez Sam Norman, Ph.D., has been a resident of Lubbock for nearly 70 years and said he has experienced unique election and political scandals from Watergate to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The difference in this election cycle: Norman said this has been different due to the pandemic impacting voter turnout […]
Lubbock Officials Discuss City’s Future
November 13, 2020 by
By Shania Jackson In Jan. 2019, Citizens Tower became the base office for the City of Lubbock’s key officials including Mayor Dan Pope, his assistant Abby Dye and Deputy City Manager Bill Howerton. Howerton has been with the City of Lubbock for 20 years now but was recently named deputy city manager. “The biggest project […]
Smart Sustainability: Where Red Raiders Recycle
November 11, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Recycling is crucial to the sustainability measures implemented by the Texas Tech University Office of Sustainability. However, due to the closure of Texas Tech’s on-campus recycling center, locating recycling bins around campus can prove troublesome if one is unsure where to look. Although the enthusiasm for green campus initiatives is […]
Local LBK Works to Promote Community Growth and Local Businesses
November 5, 2020 by
By Barrett Bergez When he was in college, Taylor McAlpine had an idea: create a social media account that was tailor-made to promote local businesses. McAlpine drew his inspiration from accounts such as Lubbock in the Loop and Visit Lubbock. Where those accounts focused on the tourist side and on what was new in the […]
Tech Students to Host 4ORE! Golf Fundraiser for Charity
November 4, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo Texas Tech advertising students are hosting a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest at 4ORE! Golf Nov. 5. Those who visit 4ORE! Golf at 6909 Marsha Sharp Freeway between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday can donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest, a nonprofit […]
Lubbock teen shares lessons learned after shooting, robbery in South Lubbock
November 3, 2020 by
By Avery Dishaw and Riley Nester On Aug. 25, at about 1:30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call from 18-year-old Aaron Assiter who said he had been shot outside of a South Lubbock business before crashing his vehicle into the building, according to the Lubbock Police Department’s news release. Police arrived at Drug Emporium, […]
Wintry Mix: State, City Officials Warn of Dangerous Winter Road Conditions
October 30, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Road conditions in Lubbock remain troublesome in icy and snowy weather conditions, generating a greater risk of traffic collisions whenever temperatures drop. Consequently, Lubbock first responders are urging citizens to take proactive measures in order to prevent accidents in cold weather. These measures are not only for the protection of […]
“Trek-or-Treat” an Unconventional Way to Give Back, Celebrate Halloween
October 27, 2020 by
By Reagan Ranzer Halloween is right around the corner and Texas Tech students are keeping the holiday spirit alive in unconventional ways. On Thursday, Oct. 29, a team of senior advertising majors will host a virtual walk-a-thon called “Trek-or-Treat” on Facebook from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House […]
Compost Campaign: What to Keep and What to Pitch When Organizing Waste
October 26, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor While the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to workforce constraints, the Texas Tech Operations Division services persist under duress. One facet of Operation Divisions on-campus services includes full time trimming and limb removal and repurposing the material to help with grounds maintenance, Charles Leatherwood, Operations Division Managing Director for Grounds Maintenance, said. “Ever […]
Consumption and Conservation: Why Some Products Do Not Get Recycled
October 12, 2020 by
By Reece Nations Although the community benefits of recycling solid waste are plentiful, city officials are still hesitant to fully commit to a costly expansion of curbside utility services. Logistical constraints have long plagued recycling efforts throughout West Texas. Like Lubbock, the cities of Midland, Odessa, Amarillo and Abilene do not offer curbside recycling, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. The largest […]
