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Cancelling 4th On Broadway Evening Fireworks Was The Right Thing To Do
A lot of people had a very disappointing 4th of July and the only one that can be blamed is mother nature. Imagine you're the "Interim" Fire Marshall. You don't even have the job yet and you have to decide whether to cancel one of the largest free festivals in the U.S. and ruin 4th of July for a lot of people. I don't even know who this person is, but they made the right call and should not lose one minute of sleep over it. In fact, this decision should actually be "points" toward getting the job.
Will Hurricane Beryl Hit Texas?
On Friday, July 5, Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a dangerous category 2 hurricane. Beryl made landfall in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula just south of Cancun early Friday morning bringing rain and storm surge with it according to Accuweather. After hitting the Yucatan Peninsula, where will Beryl go next? Texas or...
Ruidoso Asks Travelers To Visit Later As They Continue To Recover
My wife and I love traveling to Ruidoso, New Mexico. It's a relatively short 4 hour drive from Lubbock and once you hit that mountain air, you just know the drive was worth it. And for those who enjoying skiing, you all know that Ski Apache is a popular destination.
Food & Drink Spots Coming to Lubbock in 2024
Lubbock is growing like crazy when it comes to restaurants and drinks spots. If you are looking to find out what is coming to Lubbock soon this is your place to be. We are taking a look at what Hub City food and drink spots are coming soon, where they are going and when they are planning to open up.
Local Lubbock Restaurant Faces Unexpected Expense, Needs Our Help
Joel's Restaurant (3116 Amhearst) is a well-loved, family-owned and operated local Lubbock Mexican restaurant. They are facing a large and unexpected expense and could use the Lubbock community's help. Joel's Restaurant has been giving to the North Lubbock community for years by serving delicious, affordable food. The eatery is located...
Legal ‘Magic’ Mushrooms Sold In Texas Recalled After Hospitalizations
Prophet Premium Blends has ceased production of its Diamond Shruumz line and has sent out a recall notice for its various candies- cones, gummies, and chocolate bars. The candies contain a blend of various mushrooms and the hallucinogen 4-ACO-DMT, which when metabolized becomes psilocin, the same chemical that causes hallucinations when Psilocybin (a.k.a "magic") mushrooms are consumed.
Food & Drink Spots That Opened In Lubbock 2024
Lubbock restaurants are opening like crazy this year. If you are having a hard time keep up with what has opened or if you are wanting to try something new this 2024 we have you covered. Here is a list of all the food and drink spots that have opened...
2024 Support Our First Responders Campaign-UPDATE!
As temperatures rise, the 2024 Support Our First Responders Campaign by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in Lubbock County seeks bottled water donations or monetary contributions to aid first responder agencies. Corporate sponsors are called to donate pallets or funds to purchase essential resources. Here's the press release from...
Lubbock Ranks Top 5 In The Most Clueless Cooks In America
Lubbock loves restaurants. The news (including here) is saturated with openings and closings, new food items, food wish-lists, and so much more. This begs the question, "Does Lubbock light to dine out because no one here can cook"? This recent survey certainly looks that way. The Survey. This is another...
It’s Time To Legalize Limited Use Of Fireworks In The City Of Lubbock
I'm glad we have a sense of priorities here. Somehow people in Lubbock think if they move things across an imaginary line from the city to the county, that we'll all be protected. At one time booze was outside of the city limits. After the location of Players/Baby Dolls closed in 2005 strip clubs were pushed to outside of the city limits. Fireworks are still outside the city limits, but surround the town like ants that found a dead grasshopper. The idea that a little distance is going to keep any of these things from being popular, or from being brought into town is ridiculous.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Lubbock Mosquitoes
Recently, the City of Lubbock confirmed that there are mosquitoes in the Hub City carrying West Nile Virus (WNV). According to the CDC, WNV is most commonly spread through mosquitoes who have recently fed off of infected birds. Luckily, humans are considered to be "dead end hosts" due to the...
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
A Look Back at the Texas City Explosion that Killed Hundreds
April 16th of 1947 will forever live in infamy as the day the SS Grandcamp exploded: the deadliest of all industrial accidents in America, at the time. This ship was first commissioned in 1942 and served with the Pacific fleets during WWII. Before what would be her final stop at...
Disgusting Texas Karen Cusses Out Teenage Girl Over Snow Cone
A 17-year-old girl met the wrath of a Texas Karen, which I believe are the worst breed known to mankind. Texas Karens have a knack for behaving as the most entitled and the least self-aware. It's embarassing to come across so many of them in my home state, and I want to apologize to the rest of the world on their behalf. I'm sorry.
Life is Short! These Are The Top 10 Ways People Die in Texas
One day you're here and the next you're gone. Dying is something most of us keep in the back of our minds for as long as possible, but every once in a while, it's impossible not to obsess about it or get a little nervous about it. There are many questions we don't have the answers to. It can be quite overwhelming. But, you take a deep breath and go about your day. There's no real point in ruining the time you have left by worrying about something you can't change.
Cracker Barrel Testing A New Menu At Select Texas Locations
When it comes to Cracker Barrel, you pretty much know what you are going to get if you are a frequent customer of theirs. But now Cracker Barrel has decided to do a major test with some new menu items at select Texas locations. Don't worry though, the new items...
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.
Five Dangerous Things About Summer in Texas
Summer's here, and we want you to stay safe. There are basically unlimited things that can get you in trouble in the summertime, so here are five potentially dangerous things related to the season... Insect bites. Mosquitos and ticks can carry different diseases, like Zika and Lyme disease. Lyme disease...
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Lubbock Food & Drink Spots Closed 2024
It seems like a lot of restaurants have been closing lately but here in Lubbock in the last six months, it actually hasn't been that many. We take a look at all the restaurants in Lubbock that have closed in 2024 so far. 11 Lubbock Food & Drink Spots That...
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