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It Appears A ‘Fresh’ Lubbock Restaurant Quietly Closed Permanently
Disclaimer: this is a developing story and details could change. It appears that Lubbock's The Fresh American has called it quits- if Google is to be believed. A search for the restaurant has it listed as "permanently closed." Additionally, The Fresh American's Facebook page is missing. A commenter on the...
Another Seafood Restaurant Closes In Lubbock
Another big named chain restaurant specializing in seafood has closed in Lubbock. Joe's Crabshack, which has been around for many years in Lubbock, is officially closed. We drove by the location at 5802 W. Loop 289 on Monday and the sign was already gone and there were sheets of paper on the doors announcing the closure.
Lubbock venue hosts Battle of the Bands Finals
The final round of the Battle of the Bands competition will be held on Saturday, July 20 at the Prima Vista Event Center. This competition will determine the opening band at the Tacos and Tequila Music Festival on September 7.
Element band performing at First Friday Art Trail
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Friday, Element will be performing at the First Friday Art from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Center’s Meadows courtyard, said a press release. Element has been keeping the “funk” alive in Lubbock since 2004 and the band has taken the Hub City by “storm with an impeccable […]
Rock band Heart announces postponement of Lubbock, North American 2024 tour dates
Rock band Heart announced on Tuesday the postponement of its October performance at the Hub City with a tentative new date in 2025. Due to the band's lead singer Ann Wilson's recent health concerns, they canceled all remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour and Journey/Def Leppard Stadium Tour. In a statement, Wilson said...
Best Chiltons in Lubbock, according to KAMC/KLBK viewers
LUBBOCK, Texas — Summer is in full swing, so it’s time to chill by the pool and enjoy a cocktail, specifically a Chilton. The Chilton is a cocktail born here in the Hub City by Dr. Chilton at the Lubbock Country Club. Here’s a compiled list of the...
What Happened: Hooters Surprising Location Closures In Texas
The restaurant chain Hooters is permanently closing underperforming locations nationwide, and yes, there are closures in Texas. Interestingly, some of the Hooters locations in Texas closing are in areas with significant universities, such as Bryan, near Texas A&M in College Station, and Lubbock, home to Texas Tech University. The company...
Summer air conditioning maintenance can save time and money, said Lubbock experts
Lubbock, Texas — Experts say that the maintenance of air conditioning units in the summer, can save homeowners a call to a repairman, money and extend the life of the overall system. Lowery Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning operations manager, Mark Branscome, told EverythingLubbock.com that during most parts of...
Lubbock organization hosts 15th annual fishing derby, registration open
LUBBOCK, Texas – Registration for the annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event is now open, according to a press release from the Los Hermanos Familia. The “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event uses fishing as a hook to bring families together. This event started as a last request to go fishing by an area farmer who often missed family events because of work.
Lubbock Cajun spots to add some spice to your meal
LUBBOCK, Texas—Lubbock has a wide variety of restaurants, and Cajun food is definitely on that list. If you are ever in the mood for crawfish, a po’boy, or anything of the sort, here’s a list of places you and the whole family can go. Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen Rated a 3.5 out of 5 stars, […]
Lubbock business news includes restaurant closure, openings
From the unexpected closure of Hooters to a new Hawaiian restaurant and even a trip to a place that grows mushrooms, it has been an interesting week. Last weekend, Hooters at 4950 S. Loop 289 closed. It was one of 40 locations across the company to close in a decision to shutter "underperforming" restaurants. Other Texas locations that closed included Bryan, McAllen, San Angelo, Seabrook and Wichita Falls.
Capitalizing on the Opportunity in Dispensed Beverages
TAMPA, Fla. — Succeeding in foodservice isn't achieved by laser-focusing on prepared food. Significant opportunity is available in dispensed beverages, which offer high margins, room for creativity and basket-building encouragement. There are three major reasons to invest in dispensed beverages. According to Tony Sparks, former head of Customer Wow!...
Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of July 1
Come meet with the Reel Books Book Club to discuss the latest book-to-movie adaptations. We meet the first Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. This month, we will discuss “Meg: Book 1” by Steve Alten. In August we will discuss “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam. Book club now has interactive kits, where you open elements connected to the story as you go. For ages 18 and up. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Call at the Groves Branch Library at 806-775-3723.
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