Rich in history and hospitality, Lubbock is currently home to 260,823 people. The great “806” was established in 1890 when two towns, Old Lubbock and Monterey, joined to be the Lubbock we know and love today. Our humble beginning was built upon the prosperous farming and cotton industry, which currently produces nearly four billion cotton
Destination Spotlight: The National Ranching Heritage Center One of my favorite attractions in Lubbock is the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC). You can not only see, but fully experience the Old West at this magical place. I couldn’t wait to feature them as the Destination Spotlight! I caught up with Julie Hodges, the Helen DeVitt
The Music Lives on with The Crickets: An Interview with Jerry Allison They were just regular teenagers. Hanging out with friends, watching movies and listening to rock ‘n’ roll radio shows in their parents’ car. From the outside looking in, you never would have expected anything different from a few boys growing up in Lubbock,
Live Love Lubbock with Larry Simmons Larry knows Lubbock. As the owner of the Tornado Gallery in the Depot Entertainment District, Larry always has his hands on a new project. His character and dedication to building a better community is one of the many reasons why we Live Love Lubbock.
Live Love Lubbock with Armando Godinez When Armando takes off his creative hat as the art director for a local advertising agency, he enjoys creating his own adventures around Lubbock. Cheers to great craft beer, amazing dining options and of course, Red Raider football at Texas Tech.
Remembering Buddy Holly On this day in February 1959, Buddy Holly and fellow entertainers Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, lost their lives in a plane crash after a performance at the Surf Ballroom. While this day will forever be seen as one of the most tragic days in rock ‘n’ roll history, Buddy’s legacy lives on even 50
An Interview with The Crickets On the weekend of what would have been Buddy Holly’s 77th birthday, his old band mates, J.I. Allison, Joe B. Mauldin and their old pal Sonny Curtis came together for the ribbon cutting ceremony at J.I.’s childhood home. It was here that Buddy and J.I. wrote the famous song, “That’ll
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