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Lubbock Residents Look To Surrounding Towns For Summertime Relief
This is a very sad trend. The local waterpark posted it's admission price for the coming season and people have a little sticker-shock. I think it's mostly because these people are comparing the price to our former swimming pool prices and not waterpark prices. Still, even though $36 may be a fair price, that's nearly $150 ($144) for a family of four. For a lot of families that may be a once a year treat, and not an every weekend cooldown (but you may want to check on their season passes).
Chez Sami to close Wolfforth location, Lubbock location stays open
LUBBOCK, Texas — French restaurant Chez Sami announced in a social media post on Tuesday that it will close its Wolfforth location in mid-June. The Texas-based French-inspired restaurant opened the doors of its Wolfforth location in 2021 and later opened a second location in Downtown Lubbock in October 2023. Chez Sami clarified that its Downtown […]
‘They’re going to live on in the smiles and the memories in the lives of other people’: Joyland hosts final auction
LUBBOCK, Texas— Joyland is down to bits and pieces and is auctioning off the rest in its final auction open to the public. Owners David and Kristi Dean announced in 2022, that the park would not reopen under new ownership after the buyers backed out of a deal that would have saved the park. “They did have every indication […]
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Tattoo Expo, Malasadas, & More
The weekend is here, and this one is extra special because for many of us, it is a long weekend for Memorial Day. If you are looking for something to do but aren’t sure where to start, these last-minute plans are for you. There is a bit of everything...
Little Things We Love About Lubbock: Cheese Sticks at Spanky’s!
The cheese sticks at Spanky's have been a Lubbock favorite for generations and there's a good reason why. They're huge, gooey yet crispy and altogether incredible!. Since 1982, Red Raiders and people across the country (and the world...probably) have enjoyed the delicious burgers, crispy crinkle fries and awesome atmosphere at Spanky's. But the thing that REALLY sets this Hub City institution apart is their famous cheese sticks!
You Might Be From West Texas If You Grew Up Eating These Classics
Growing up in Lubbock, Texas in the 90s was pretty awesome, especially with my grandparents a few blocks down the street. My grandmother cooked all of our favorites. Some of them, if not all, are probably familiar to you if you grew up in West Texas too. 8 Delicious Foods...
Lubbock’s Newest BBQ Eatery Present By Familiar Folks
SMōK’D Pit Barbeque is a new name in the Lubbock barbeque game, but it's brought to us by very familiar faces: the folks at United Supermarkets. SMōK’D Pit Barbeque launched today at United at 114th & Slide. Previously, Evie Mae's Barbeque was served there. In addition...
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