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 […]
TTU Experts Discuss Dietary Supplement Use
April 10, 2019 by
For people who need to improve personal wellness, dietary supplements may be the perfect solution; however, depending on one’s current health, supplements may be unnecessary. Mindy Diller, registered dietician at Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, said people tend to rely on vitamins and supplements to improve one’s daily intake of nutrients. “I do think that […]
Life After Addiction
April 10, 2019 by
Andrew Aleman remembers climbing through a window after being locked out of his home, when he discovered something he will never forget – his friend dead on the couch. In the weeks prior to the fatal drug overdose, Aleman’s friend quit his addiction recovery program. Aleman said he was devastated by the tragedy and is […]
Helping the Homeless Be Heard
April 9, 2019 by
By Julia Sewing After long hours of preparation, the members of Hearing the Homeless sighed with relief when the art installation was finally ready for its debut. Hearing the Homeless, a local nonprofit, works toward ending the misconceptions of homelessness through positive human connection and authentic relationships. Kipp Bennett-Chew, associate director and photographer for Hearing […]
Missing in West Texas
January 2, 2019 by
On Nov. 17, 2013, Zoe Campos left her house for the last time. After a night at home with Zoe, her sister woke up the next morning, and Zoe was gone. The Campos family reported her missing the next day. Five years later, the Campos family laid Zoe to rest after her remains were recovered […]
Not All Cactus and Gravel: Understanding our Relationship with Green Spaces
November 15, 2018 by
Lubbock’s dry, semi-arid climate can require homeowners and businesses to keep a close eye on their landscape practices to ensure their lawns stay healthy and beautiful – green. However, experts say this can lead to overwatering and a mismanagement of the local natural resources. The Green Psyche Dr. Susan Tomlinson, an associate professor of the […]
Candidate Comparison: O’Rourke vs. Cruz on immigration, gun rights and health care
November 5, 2018 by
Midterm election day in Texas takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 6. In the race for senate is incumbent Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Houston who has served in congress since 2013, and Congressman Beto O’Rourke, a Democrat from El Paso who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. Here is where […]
What you need to know: 2018 General Election
November 1, 2018 by
With only two days of early voting left ahead of the Nov. 6 midterm election, daily poll turnouts in Lubbock County have been high, sending a non-partisan message: vote. Dorothy Kennedy, Lubbock County elections administrator, said it is important for voters to head to the polls early as wait times will be less, and college […]
Why the dome is doomed: municipal coliseum, auditorium to be demolished
October 30, 2018 by
A state-of-the-art facility when opened in 1956, the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum and Auditorium has featured concerts, sporting events and Broadway productions; however, the final curtain call is near. While Lubbock residents have decided it has served its purpose after voting to abandon the facilities, an emotional connection to the coliseum and auditorium is too strong for some to part with. Proposition A signaled […]
Tyson to Texas: Lubbock boxing legend returns to his roots
October 24, 2018 by
Editor’s Note: This story chronicles some of the career and life of famed professional boxer Orlin Norris. The story is split into sections about his fight against Mike Tyson in 1999, the ensuing court battle, the history of his career, life after professional boxing, and as an owner/operator of a local boxing facility. Fight Night […]
