By. Megan Zapalac Ellie Contreras, operations manager for the Nurturing Center, said the local non-profit organization began operations about 27 years ago with volunteers handing out supplies to expecting mothers from the back of a car. From humble beginnings, the center currently operates from their location at 3303 66th St., offering a variety of prenatal […]
The World’s a Stage: Moonlight Musicals Preps Actors for Future
October 28, 2019 by
By Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals. Since its first show premiered in 2006, Moonlight Musicals has provided Texas Tech University students with opportunities to build their resumes and gain experience in live theater. Rose Duncan, the choir director of Frenship Middle […]
How to Take Advantage of the Texas Tech Outdoor Pursuits Center While You Still Can
October 25, 2019 by
Texas Tech University offers many resources on campus that may go unnoticed by students. For the naturally adventurous, a particular assortment of resources for outdoor-focused recreation are available to tuition-payers, sometimes at reduced or no cost. The Texas Tech Outdoor Pursuits Center (OPC) is one of those resources. OPC can assist students and faculty alike […]
Texas Tech to Contribute to Need in West Texas, National Veterinary Community
October 24, 2019 by
By: Emily Boyes Thousands of applicants are turned down each year from Texas’ first and only college of veterinary medicine, which was established over one hundred years ago. To address the disparity between demand for vets and vet school acceptance rates, Texas Tech University is making a new option available for applicants. In 1916, Texas’ […]
From Dirt to Drama: Moonlight Musicals Gain Traction with Local Audiences
October 21, 2019 by
By Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals. In April 2005, Texas Tech Professor of Voice Gerald Dolter heard the City of Lubbock was building an amphitheater in Mackenzie Park. After years of performing and teaching in Germany followed by years of summers spent […]
Fight or Flight: The Benefits and Dangers of Boxing
October 17, 2019 by
By Joshua Bray While back-to-back deaths of professional boxers have focused on the dangers of the sport, a Lubbock gym is highlighting the importance of responsible coaching and fighter safety. On July 23, professional boxer Maxim Dadashev died due to a brain injury sustained during his Maryland boxing match four days prior, according to the […]
Metro Tower Lofts Renovation in Early Stages, Major Downtown Revitalization to Follow
October 15, 2019 by
By Reece Nations Lubbock’s tallest building, formerly known as the Great Plains Life Building, sat vacant and underused for years when it was purchased by NTS Communications in 1997. Located at 1220 Broadway, this prominent feature of the city’s skyline is being transformed into affordable residential housing units after a deal was brokered this summer […]
Creative Minds: Lubbock comic talents speak on publishing and challenges
October 14, 2019 by
By: Riley Golden Sequential art encapsulates a lot of different things, but probably two of the most prominent mediums are children’s books and comics – two types of books the guys at D&D Studios have been pushing out in recent months. Derrick Fleece, a Lubbock resident, had independently been developing a comic for a few […]
Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen: More than just a restaurant
October 9, 2019 by
By: Tyler Poda In a land of equal opportunity, not all opportunity is created equal. Some are fortunate enough to have everything they could want; others struggle to find help they may not even know they need. Located at 7611 Milwaukee Ave., Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen is serving up more than just food. People may come […]
