Special MCTV Commencement Day News Update for May 23rd, 2020 featuring Uvie Bikomo and Paige Sachse.
Major Crash Unit investigating a pedestrian crash
April 5, 2020 by
Major Crash Unit investigators with the Lubbock Police Department responded to a crash in the 4500 block of East Slaton Highway just before 2 a.m. on April 5. The vehicle traveling eastbound collided with a pedestrian, 68-year-old Dorothy Nash, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, stated Lubbock police. This case remains under investigation.
Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit investigating Saturday shooting
April 4, 2020 by
The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a case after the Lubbock Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 2100 block of 49th street before 2 a.m. on Saturday April 4. According to Lubbock police, officers found two victims that were pronounced deceased at the scene Mia Altamirano, 17, and Michael Bean, […]
Let’s Taco ’bout it: Lubbock’s Five Best Places for Tacos
October 18, 2019 by
Considering its West Texas location, Lubbock is not ordinarily associated with great Mexican food. Sure, Torchy’s and Fuzzys can please the masses with their consistent cuisine, but what about the local stands that may not be as trendy? Although they may take a bit more effort to find, the unassuming traditional, local Mexican food establishments readily […]
Trending Tattoos
May 1, 2019 by
By Andrea Payne While more and more people are using tattoos as a form of aesthetic expression, there are still conflicting opinions on the art form. Read more about tattooing as an art and views on tattoos affecting employment. Pain and beauty: Finding art in a tattoo Ink and needles. Combined with the human body, […]
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 […]
Adulting 101: Buying a Used Car
December 19, 2018 by
In this episode of Adulting 101, The Hub@TTU reporter Jason talks about everything you should consider when shopping for a used vehicle. From budgeting to vehicle history reports, Jason has 10 things for you to think about before making your purchase. Happy hunting! Information: https://www.carfax.comhttps://www.kbb.com
Flight 1380: A Texas Tech professor’s story of survival
May 8, 2018 by
When Texas Tech professor Kamau Siwatu boarded Southwest Flight 1380 from New York to Dallas on Apr. 17, the fatal moments that would soon follow changed his perspective on life as well as maintenance procedures for the airline. Siwatu, professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Education, had traveled to New York with several others […]
Fentanyl: Investigations into the Dangerous Drug Scene in the South Plains
September 13, 2017 by
By Elizabeth Hale Lubbock police and addiction rehabilitation providers are in the midst of a battle against an extremely dangerous and deadly prescription pain medication: Fentanyl. “The patches are so highly concentrated to push the Fentanyl through the skin, that if they break open, and get on your skin, you’re dead. If you use a […]
#TuneInTuesday: DAMN.
April 25, 2017 by
By Courtney White After posting a cryptic teaser on Instagram the morning of March 23, Kendrick Lamar released a track called “The Heart (Pt.4)” and fans went crazy. He ends the song by telling industry opponents “Y’all got ‘til April the 7th to get y’all sh*t together”. On April 7, fans were disappointed due to […]
