By Kelsee Pitman If friends ask you why you go to Texas Tech—since Lubbock is allegedly so boring—tell them about a new Hub City attraction that may turn some heads. Charley B’s, a country dance hall, opened at the beginning of January at 5402 Fourth St. It has already featured many country performers, such as […]
Lubbock Business Specializes in Preparing Women for the Worst
March 30, 2016 by
By Rachel Blevins Natasha Snodgrass knew it was time for a change when she went with her husband to a local store to buy matching .40-caliber handguns, and the salesman tried to sell her a pink .22 instead. In 2015, women made up more than a quarter of the people who earned a concealed-handgun license, […]
Construction: Good for Roads, Bad for Businesses
March 29, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Road construction may be a necessary inconvenience for the residents of Lubbock, but for businesses located near traffic closures, it can be bad news. One 7-11 store, at 98th Street and Slide Road, has experienced this first-hand when the entrances on its east side were blocked by road construction for weeks. The store’s […]
Celebrating Differences
March 23, 2016 by
By Emily Hamilton Texas Tech’s Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research is gearing up to celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April. Kelly Golden, a project coordinator at the center, said one of the upcoming events is the “What Matters” conference, scheduled for April 22-23. The conference will serve as a venue where parents can network and share experiences […]
Climate Change Affects Refugees’ Decision to Leave
March 15, 2016 by
By Elizabeth Hale Syrian refugees may be driven out of their native land mostly by war, but few people realize weather patterns also contribute to the exodus. This was one of the takeaways from a Texas Tech’s Climate Science Center event held last week to raise awareness of global climate change. The Center provides research and […]
Shedding Light on a ‘Silent Problem’
March 8, 2016 by
By Natalie Morales Sex trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world, and West Texas is no exception. According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, 433 human trafficking cases were reported in Texas in 2015. The center received 1,731 calls related to trafficking in Texas. Just last month Ukedrian Tyrell Anderson, 18, of Lubbock […]
Do You Ride Your Horse To School?
March 2, 2016 by
Tanner Warmoth contributed to this article. Howdy, y’all! If you have ever traveled to other parts of the country, I’m sure you have heard at least one good or bad, mostly bad, thing said about The Lone Star State. “That’s where all the cowboys live.” “What are you going to name your horse that you’ll be […]
The ‘Country’ of Texas
March 2, 2016 by
Think back to seventh-grade Texas history class. You probably remember learning the main Texas rivers; maybe heard about a battle or two. But one date was ground into our memories: March 2, 1836. On that day, Texas declared independence from Mexico before actually winning the war against the country, said Sean Cunningham, an associate professor […]
From Amarillo to Galveston: Texas in a Playlist
March 2, 2016 by
“The stars at night are big and bright.” You know what to do. The “Deep in the Heart of Texas” lyrics describe the open night skies, but Texas has been home to many musical stars as well. Beyonce, Janis Joplin, George Strait and Vanilla Ice have all lived in The Lone Star State. Even musicians who […]
Happy 14th Birthday, Chimy’s!
February 22, 2016 by
Dear Chimy’s, Thank you for being there after a long week of classes and assignments. Thank you for being the spot to see all my friends. Thank you for extending your hours after home football games. Thank you for being there through heartache, but most of all, thank you for being my one true love. No […]
