By Emily Hamilton One Lubbock family is giving back to the community through a unique public service right in their front yard. Linda Jones read about the Little Free Library organization in a magazine and knew she had to become a part of the movement. Jones, a former librarian, said she was thrilled at the idea […]
The Story of a Sex Slave Turned Activist
April 13, 2016 by
By Nicole Casperson A modern-day form of slavery that forces victims into sex is a horrible reality for millions of people all over the world. Lubbock is no exception. From 2013 through 2015, 63 arrests were made for forced prostitution in Lubbock alone, according to the Lubbock Police Department. Chong Kim, 41, is a sex […]
What Was Once Old is New Again
April 12, 2016 by
By Nicolas Lopez A group of Lubbock retailers offers customers a glimpse into the past with unique antique and vintage wares. The nine antique shops on 34th Street have dubbed the two mile stretch of road they occupy “Antique Row.” Louise Plank, The Things We Love owner, said the personal aspect of antique buying allows each […]
The Path Less Followed
April 10, 2016 by
Trees, flowers, intricate architecture and thought-provoking artwork attract pedestrians’ gaze across Texas Tech University’s campus. But a dirt path in the grass? Not so much. Texas Tech’s campus encompasses about 1,800 acres, crisscrossed by many sidewalks. Some of them are underused because walkers prefer to cut across the grass. Jason Markwardt, a senior biology major, said he […]
The Reality of Eating Disorders
April 8, 2016 by
By Natalie Morales In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some point in their life, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. Despite this trend, research continues to be underfunded, insurance coverage of treatment remains inadequate, and body image issues remain constant from societal […]
Organic Growers Silent on Monsanto’s Cotton Hub Plan
April 6, 2016 by
A new hour and a new power are emerging in the West Texas cotton industry, as marked by last week’s groundbreaking ceremony for Monsanto‘s $140-million facility in Lubbock. The St. Louis-based company announced at a Lubbock Economic Development Alliance news conference in January that the state-of-the-art plant will be its primary U.S. hub for all commercial cotton-seed-processing operations. […]
Hammocks Prohibited in Most Lubbock Parks
April 6, 2016 by
Rory Polhamus, a junior engineering major from Houston, recalls one gorgeous day in Lubbock when he tried to hang his hammock in Tech Terrace Park. A recent transfer to Tech with no knowledge of local ordinances, he didn’t enjoy his Eagle Nest Outfitter’s hammock for long. “One of the students came over and told me […]
Parks and Trek: Lubbock Offers Scenery, Leisure
April 6, 2016 by
By Kodichi Nwankwo Paula Clark, a Lubbock native who is a second-grade teacher in Crosbyton, cherishes memories of visiting Higginbotham Park on 19th Street with her children. Frequent trips to the green spot helped her get through her divorce in the early 2000s. “I didn’t have a lot of money for a vacation so I […]
Student Youngest Ever to Run for City Council
April 6, 2016 by
Tristan Ramirez does not want to be a politician. He hopes to be more. “I don’t want to be elected to office and just be known as a city councilman,” Ramirez said. “I want to be known as a member of the community, as a servant of the community. That’s really all I want.” Ramirez is […]
Review: Albarran’s Mexican Bar & Grill
April 6, 2016 by
Albarran’s Mexican Bar & Grill opened March 15, and investigative reporter Breann Robinson and I visited about two weeks later. For a Tuesday night, it was pretty packed. The wait was about 15 minutes for the two of us, but we decided to ask to sit at the bar. We were told by the nice hostesses that the […]
