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EA Sports College Football 25 Gives Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks A Great Rating
Texas Tech Running Back Tahj Brooks is one of the top 100 players in the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game set to be released next week. EA Sports this week released a list of the 100 top players in the video game and Brooks came out as the only player from Texas Tech on the list.
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Summer Splash, Fresh Peaches, & More
The weekend is here, and Lubbock has a variety of fun events you can check out. Even though the summer holiday season is over, that doesn't mean the fun is over. There are still a variety of great things to go do with your friends and family in and around the Lubbock area.
In The Face of a Restaurant Apocalypse, Lubbock Chef Speaks Out
Owning a restaurant is difficult. Owning and operating a restaurant in today's economy is extraordinarily difficult. Within the last month, a lot of restaurants have closed. In the past week alone, three have closed their doors. One restaurant owner and chef, Antonio Pina with Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar speaks out about the difficulties of running a restaurant and how the community can help.
Texas Tech Changes Logo, Leading to Mixed Reviews
Texas Tech University is deeply rooted in Lubbock’s history, and the whole town is passionate about the school. This means that whenever there are any changes made to any sort of ‘tradition’ at Tech, there are bound to be big opinions about it. We see it with new amenities being added to campus, buildings changing, and more. Current students, alumni, and Texas Tech fans in general will hold their own opinions about these changes.
West Texas is Getting Its Own Renaissance Festival This Fall
Whether you are a history buff, a cosplayer, or someone that simply loves the idea of going back in time, then you are likely a fan of renaissance festivals. Texas has some incredible ren faires that you can travel to, but for those of us living in the western part of the state, it can be a hassle to travel out to East Texas where most of them are.
Lubbock Finally Has The Best Thing Ever: Soup Dumplings
When I first heard about this item it is not a stretch to say it changed my life. I started seeing posts everywhere about this item called 'Xiaolongbao' or soup dumplings and when I finally had it in Austin I was hooked. Back in April 2023, I did an article...
Major Discount Retailer In Texas To Close Up To 40 Stores This Year
A major retailer with nearly 1,400 locations in the U.S. has announced it will close 35 to 40 stores amid "macroeconomic challenges" that have affected their core customers. In other words, people who already need to shop at a discount rate for household items, food, furniture, and other necessities have difficulty finding the funds to shop at Big Lots due to inflation.
‘Junk Science’ Put Robert Roberson On Texas Death Row, Is He Innocent?
I am an avid fan of Forensic Files, which ran from the mid-90s to 2011. However, some episodes make me cringe, as we know that some of that "irrefutable" science was, in fact, very refutable. We now know that some "science" that was used to convict people was junk- polygraph...
“The Shining” Star Shelley Duvall Dies at 75
World-renowned actress and Texas-native Shelley Duvall has passed away today due to complications of diabetes. Duvall had been fighting the disease in hospice care for months prior to her death. She was 75. Duvall died at her home in Blanco, TX after decades of on-screen entertainment. According to Dan Gilroy,...
These are the Most Hacked Passwords in 2024
Digital security is perhaps the most crucial form of identity protection that concerns us in this day and age. With that being said, let's look at some passwords across the country that are the most common, as well as those that are most diverted by hackers, according to safetydetectives.com. WARNING:...
These Are The Most Common Street Names In Texas
When it comes to popularity of street names in Texas, Second is actually first and Third is really second according to data from the U.S Census Bureau and Texas wasn't the only state where this was true. According to AAA, the most common street name in the United State is...
Ruidoso Is Back Open and Ready for Texans, And Other Travelers Too
A lot can change in a week. That's especially true when it comes to the weather and natural disasters. And in the course of a week, with one of the busiest vacation days in the middle of that week, a small town can get things back on track to welcome back visitors.
A Buc-ee’s in Texas Has A New Look, and People Absolutely Hate It
Buc-ee's continues to open new locations and has sparked some controversy due to the company’s decision to make a seemingly small, but actually drastic change. It’s hard to find exactly when and where the decision was made, but locations that have opened within the past few years all have a new design when it comes to the iconic Buc-ee's statue that welcomes guests on their way inside.
Blue Bell Ice Cream’s Newest Flavor Doubles Down On The Decadence!
Blue Bell Ice Cream has just launched what may be the flavor of the summer. It was fairly recently that Blue Bell dropped A & W Rootbeer Float. That alone should be enough for Blue Bell to absolutely own the summer, but the mad scientists/culinary specialists in Brenham had other ideas. They have your summer all planned out.
Texas Megachurch Removes Pastor Over “Moral Failure”
A megachurch in Frisco is in the news after its associate pastor for 17 years resigned this week. Tony Cammarota of Stonebriar Community Church confessed to church leadership on July 7th of a "moral failure". The church emailed the congregation this week about the resignation but did not go into details about the so called "moral failure". According to the Dallas Morning News, Cammarota worked at Stonebriar Community Church for 17 years as associate pastor where more than 3,000 people attend weekly services.
Lubbock’s New Brazilian Steakhouse Set To Open This Fall
WOWZERS get your tummy ready for this one Lubbock. A new Brazilian steakhouse is coming near 82nd Street and Slide Road this fall and will be open for lunch and dinner. Brazilian steakhouses are renowned for their delectable meats cooked over open flames using traditional Churrasco techniques. But these steakhouses aren’t just known for how the meat is cooked, they’re also known for how it’s served. Known as “rodizio,” this dining style is where diners pay a fixed price for as much meat as they want, served one shaved slice at a time.
Would Texans Allow Their Power Company to Control Their Thermostats?
"Who touched the thermostat" fights are getting more interesting with this trend: Oregon's biggest power company is rolling out a new "Smart Thermostat" program, where THEY get to change the temperature in your home. If they're doing it in Oregon, it's only a matter of time before this trend comes to the Lone Star State.
Bills too High? Follow These Tips to Lower Your AC Bill in Texas
The Texas heat is like no other, and locals are getting sick of blasting the air conditioning all day every day. The cool air and keeping your home at a reasonable temperature is great, but the bill that gets racked up in the summer months is a hard pill to swallow.
Texas Now Has Ammo Vending Machines
We know there are a lot of different kinds of vending machines out there but this one really shocked me. A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk.
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