The806er survives roller coaster ride after Facebook takes down page, then restores it two...
On Wednesday, Facebook took down the sometimes viral and sometimes controversial The806er page. On Thursday – as a frenzied debate about the page appeared on other Facebook pages around town – The806er’s owner told LubbockLights.com, “I’ll be back.”. On Friday, he was. “I got a...
Slaton Bakery’s Banana Pudding Festival Brings Four Cold Puddings, Classic Cars, And Live Music...
Downtown Slaton hosts a banana pudding festival where a $25 pass gets you four cold puddings — including one wild card that skips bananas entirely. Last year it was Key Lime Pie.
New business expected to bring 100 jobs, $4m investment to Levelland
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Stealth Energy Services is relocating its headquarters from Odessa to Levelland, bringing with it nearly $4 million in capital investment and up to 100 full-time jobs, according to the Levelland Economic Development Corporation. The LEDC announced a 10-year economic development partnership with
Lubbock Is Not Austin, And That Is Kind Of The Point
Lubbock, Texas is flat, friendly, and easy to navigate — a mid-sized city where the same familiar faces keep showing up and the best view of the sunset happens to be from the roof of a parking garage.
Why Lubbock Residents Rarely Leave Their Side Of Town
From quiet outskirts with starry skies to central Lubbock's longtime businesses, every neighborhood has its own loyal crowd.
Savage Tiki Tavern On University Ave Is Becoming Tom Foolery’s
Savage Tiki Tavern on University Ave in Lubbock is getting a new name — Tom Foolery's — after an ownership change, but the brunch, drink specials, and kitchen are staying put.
Summer Buyers Bonus with Ventura Homes and Revolution Mortgage
LUBBOCK, Texas—This Summer Buyers Bonus with Ventura Homes and Revolution Mortgage ends July 31. Savings of up to $12,000 makes now the best time to buy a Ventura Home. Find out more at venturahomestexas.com.
Local scout earns all 141 merit badges before her 18th birthday
LUBBOCK, Texas— Scouting America gives children the chance to achieve great accomplishments. Each life lesson and skill a scout earns is accompanied by a badge that tracks their progress through the program, and Olivia Hodge is one scout who’s earned 141 of them. “I always loved merit badges. And it was like a funny jo
Bucketheads is celebrating their 8 in the 806 this weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas—Bucketheads is celebrating their 8 in the 806 this weekend. Eight years and counting with giveaways, other local business pop-ups and so much more at this weekend celebration. Stop by and say hi and stay and shop a little!
‘That means someone’s loved one comes home’: Lubbock mother turns grief into advocacy
Following the death of her son Timothy Bond Jr. in a motorcycle accident, Melissa Bond is launching a nonprofit called The Valor Project to advocate for improved traffic laws and road safety.
