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Room to improve: the future of parks, pools, and quality of life in Lubbock
In May, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land released a report that ranked Lubbock 97th of the 100 most populated U.S. cities when parks are compared. The Trust for Public Land’s annual ParkScore index ranks park systems in the 100 most populous U.S. cities based on five factors: access, equity, acreage, investment, and amenities.
Cross country starts season with Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open
Texas Tech cross country is set to compete at the New Mexico State Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open at the NMSU golf course in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Saturday. The women's 5k will begin at 8:30 a.m., while the men's 5k will follow right after at 9 a.m., according to Tech Athletics.
Texas Tech professor awarded ‘highest honor’ in wind engineering
LUBBOCK, Texas — Xinzhong Chen, a Texas Tech Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering professor, was awarded the 2024 Senior Award known as the Davenport Medal, according to a press release from Texas Tech. Chen was selected for his contributions to the field of aerodynamics of bridges and...
INTANT REPLAY: Click here to listen as the Cooper Pirates hold off the Lovejoy Leopards in the season opener 46-43
The Lubbock Cooper Pirates beat the Lovejoy Leopards 46-43 in the season opener at Leopard Stadium in Lucas, Texas. Cooper received the opening kick, but their opening drive stalled out after Lovejoy stripped the ball away at Cooper's own 23-yard line. Lovejoy capitalized by scoring off a 2-yard touchdown pass to lead 7-0. The Pirates responded on their 2nd drive with a 28-yard touchdown pass on 4th & 3.
INSTANT REPLAY: CORONADO TOPS WICHITA FALLS LEGACY 41-34
Coronado capitalizes on a 4th down stop with 1:57 to go as they hold on to win by a score of 41-34 to improve 1-0 on the first game of the year. Coronado will take on Lubbock Cooper on Friday Sept. 6th at 6:45 PM on 96.9 The Bull.
Important Big 12 games for Texas Tech football fans to watch in week one
After a long but eventful offseason, Big 12 football is back. This year, though, Texas Tech fans and those of other schools around the conference might have to enter the season with a different perspective. We might have to start cheering for the overall good of the conference, even if that means that our Big 12 rivals have success.
Former Texas Tech QB Hated Lubbock- And That’s Okay
Former Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough recently made some less-than-flattering remarks about Lubbock. "It smells like cow [expletive] and wind," he said. "There's not much out there than drinking beer and doing nothing so. It's not much, but there is a bit to unpack here, so let's get to it.
5 Breakout Candidates for Texas Tech Football in 2024
It doesn’t matter if you’re in year one or year four, if you haven’t had a career defining year yet at the collegiate level you’re a breakout candidate. I think Texas Tech has a couple of these on the offensive depth chart, but the defensive depth chart feels absolutely loaded with potential.
Lubbock United Supermarket To Hold Happy Hour For Great Cause
This deliciously cooler weather calls for some outside time, doesn't it?. The high next Tuesday, September 3rd is only 81 degrees. Why not celebrate this little taste of Fall by celebrating Happy Hour on the patio? And you can do it for a great cause. The United Supermarket located at...
Tech starts 1-1 at Boston College Invitational
Texas Tech volleyball completed day one of the Boston College Invitational on Friday, earning a 3-0 sweep over Eastern Kentucky and an 0-3 defeat against Boston College at the Margot Connell Recreation Center. Tech took multiple leads early against Eastern Kentucky cruising to a 10-3 lead in the first two...
‘Without that good crop insurance, I wouldn’t be farming,’ South Plains ag producers advocate for new farm bill
LUBBOCK, Texas — Agricultural producers like Otis Johnson and Walt Hagood have seen how devastating a bad farming year can be, especially when they put all of their input in the ground – only to get no rain. In times like these, producers have to rely on programs like crop insurance to continue their livelihood.
Three Keys for the ACU Game
Texas Tech will commence its 100th season of football by playing a program it hasn't met in 75 years. The Red Raiders and the Abilene Christian Wildcats will kick it off at 6:30 on Saturday, August 31, in what could be soupy conditions in Jones Stadium. Presently, there is a 40-percent chance of rain in Lubbock tomorrow, although the precipitation is expected to clear out by nightfall.
Texas Tech Doctoral Student Lands Prestigious Quad Fellowship
Bradley Vigil blends growing appreciation of mathematics with lifelong passion for helping others into an impactful research initiative. Like many people, Bradley Vigil wasn’t necessarily born to be a mathematician. But math had appealing qualities like rigor, rhythm and cadence, and he worked diligently to become fluent. He stayed...
La Madeline Under New Management at Ribbon Cutting
LUBBOCK, TX – La Madeline, a nationwide quaint French cafe chain, was inducted into the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce on Friday, August 30, 2024. Under new management, the French cafe strives to provide a little piece of France to the big state of Texas. According to their website, the...
Rain Clears for Red Raider Football Game
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Friday night weather update for August 30, 2024. Tonight: M. Cloudy. Low of 64°. Winds N 8-12 MPH. Tomorrow: Cloudy. High of 82°. Winds NE 5-15 MPH. AM isolated storms possible. Tonight:. Rain showers are clearing up...
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Food for Thought: Molded, soiled equipment at this week’s low performers
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Molded dessert and soiled smoothie machines, those are just two of the violations Lubbock health inspectors found inside the kitchens of this week’s low performers. Taco Villa at 9809 Slide had 24 violations. Diced potatoes and hash brown sticks were above the safe cold temperature...
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