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Bolton Oil Change Is Coming Back To Lubbock
Is Bolton Oil Change making a comeback in Lubbock?. The Bolton name never left Lubbock, even 5 years after selling the oil change business to Take 5, Bolton remained in Lubbock with storage units and gas stations. And now after... taking 5 years off from the oil changing business, they are ready jump back in.
Texas Woman Called “Gucci Goddess” Stole Over $100 Million From The US Army
A Texas woman once enjoyed living a lavish life of luxury, by owning multiple homes, cars, and diamond jewelry. All paid for by money stolen from the US Army. Now, she is heading to prison. Janet Yamanaka Mello was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison recently after being convicted...
Texas Check Your Pantry: Multiple Brands Of Cinnamon Recalled For Toxic Substance
It may be time to clean out your spice cabinet- not just for dusty old expired spices, but for bottles that could contain a very toxic substance: lead. Multiple brands of cinnamon are currently on the FDA recall list for potential lead contamination. If you have any of the following...
Fun Facts I Bet You Didn’t Know About Texas
No matter how long you live in Texas for, you will always learn something new as the years go by. It could be from traveling to different parts of the state, meeting new people, or simply reading something online. You would be surprised how many people haven’t left the part...
Shaq’s Big Chicken Opening Date Set For Lubbock
Shaquille O’Neal is known for a lot of different things: basketball, rapping, acting, and now owning a fried chicken chain restaurant. Back in April 2022, I told y'all he was opening this store called Big Chicken. He was set to open 50 stores in the Lone Star state. I know a lot of people that tried it and said it is really good.
Michelangelo’s First Painting Ever Is In Texas
Before carving “David” or covering the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling in frescoes, Michelangelo Buonarroti painted “The Torment of Saint Anthony.”. Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance. Born in the Republic of Florence, his work was inspired by models from classical antiquity and had a lasting influence on Western art.
Could Matthew McConaughey Be The Next Governor Of Texas?
If the actor makes his debut in Texas politics, I'm here for it. Matthew McConaughey has flirted with the idea of jumping into politics before and he's floating the idea again. I am begging and pleading with the guy, to PLEASE jump in the next race for Governor Of Texas.
Houston Police Misuse Of Code Leads To 260,000 Ignored Cases, Including Sexual Assault Cases
The Houston Police Department has been rocked by scandal since February when the former Chief of Police, Troy Finner, announced that more than a quarter million cases had been suspended due to a code being used too often by officers. After months of investigation, the acting Chief, Larry Satterwhite, went...
Roadtripping Through Texas? Don’t Miss These Iconic Landmarks!
Today may be August 1st, but the summer isn't over yet... Do you have an upcoming road trip through Texas? I'm getting pretty excited about one in a couple of weeks. I haven't had a chance to visit our family lake house yet this summer, and it's been calling my name. I can't wait to dip my toes in the water and enjoy the sunset with a cold one.
Larry Simmons Hosts ‘Fund The FFAT’ At Tornado Industrial Arts
I was scrolling through Facebook and came across my good friend Larry Simmons' post about a fundraiser he's hosting this Saturday at Tornado Industrial Arts (formerly Tornado Gallery). Larry does a lot of good for the city of Lubbock and this is a great example of that!. Here's what he...
How Lubbock & 14 Other West Texas Towns Got Their Names
Texas is a state full of unique city names. From Cut and Shoot, Texas to Blanket, Texas, these sorts of names have you wondering where they came from. West Texas has its own slew of unique names, and I find that many of them are quite literal. We have Levelland, Texas, a place that is very flat and indeed ‘level’. Their is Plains, Texas, which is located in the plains of Texas. Oh, and you can’t forget Plainview, Texas, which you know, views the plains...
A Texas News Station Had to Report on Their Own Anchor Breaking Someone’s Nose
I really hope they let this woman back on the air, just so she can cover any updates on this... A local news station in Texas had to report on a story this week after their own anchor got arrested for breaking someone's nose. Her name is Heather Kovar. She's...
Back to School in Lubbock-School Supplies Are Around $600 This Year
If you've got more than two or three kids in school, you might need to sell a kidney this month. A back-to-school shopping survey found it costs parents an average of $586 per child. That's actually down slightly from last year when it was $597. Two-thirds of parents said they...
Popular Gourmet Ice Cream Sold In Texas Recalled For Potentially Deadly Reason
A popular gourmet ice cream sold in Texas has recalled a batch of one the their flavors for a serious and potentially deadly reason: an undeclared ingredient. And while that may not sound like a huge deal, anyone who has had a peanut allergy can assure you that it is a severe, potentially life-threatening ingredient for them.
VIDEO: Southern Woman Smacks Some Sense into Disrespectful Man
As a Texan, one thing is certain when it comes to living in the south: Never, and I mean NEVER, mess with a southern woman. Whether you insult her, mess with her family, don’t apologize for your mistakes, or generally be rude to her in any other way, you will come to regret it. If she doesn’t strike you down right, then and there with a sharp tongue or a swift smack, she will surely soil your reputation and make you never want to show your face again.
Lubbock or Leave It: What People Really Think of The Hub City
Whether you live in Lubbock, Texas or are simply familiar with the city, you definitely have an opinion about it. There is something about Lubbock that makes it a highly polarizing place to live. You either love it or hate it, and there is little to no in-between. There are a variety of things to form opinions about, and it and some are more apparent than others.
Update On Baby Reportedly Found In Lubbock Dumpster
Lubbock police are still searching for the mother of a baby reportedly found in an East Lubbock dumpster on July 21. The search began after a man called 911 saying he found a newborn boy in a dumpster early that Sunday morning in the 2700 block of East Third Street, which prompted LPD to search for the mother of the baby.
Did You Know Michelangelo’s First Painting Ever is in Texas?
Michelangelo's first-ever painting, thought to be created at the age of 12 or 13, is surprisingly located right here in Texas at the Kimbell Art Museum in Forth Worth. "The Torment of Saint Anthony" is the only painting by Michelangelo in North or South America. Museum director Eric Lee was...
Unidentified Ball of Fire Lights Up Night Sky From Cali To Texas
Did you see a mysterious fireball shoot across the night sky on July 25th? Me neither. But, it happened, and it's yet to be identified, which is kind of unsettling... 34 reports to the American Meteor Society came from California, Mexico, and Texas concerning the strange incident. A witness in New Mexico said they eventually saw the object break apart. Now, the internet is ablaze with various opinions and theories as to what exactly it was...
Bye Bye Baby: Why Are There So Many Abandoned Newborns in Texas?
The last place an unwanted newborn baby should be put is often the first place to look: the trash. With the expansion of Safe Haven locations and the promotion of the Baby Moses law, the continued discoveries of the most helpless members of society. infants, left in dangerous locations is confusing as it is disturbing.
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