There are two types of people in this world: those who pre-plan their Halloween costume months in advance, anxiously awaiting the arrival of pumpkins, haunted houses and the annual screenings of Hocus Pocus on TV. And there are those of us who, truthfully, are only into it for the candy and frantically search our closets
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Foodie Favorites – Giorgio’s Pizza
If you’ve ever been downtown during lunch, you’ve probably seen the crowd of people flocking to Giorgio’s Pizza. We had a chance to catch up with the owner, Daniel Torres and enjoyed some truly amazing food. The New York style pizza makes the food at Giorgio’s Pizza so unique, and the “Texas size pizza,” at
Labor Day Weekend in The LBK
Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and even those of us who just went back to school are breathing a sigh a relief, thinking about the holiday ahead. For most of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer, the ramping up of another football season (wreck ’em, Tech) and an extended weekend, but
A Guide for Back-to-School Shopping in Lubbock
As a hub for shopping in West Texas, Lubbock boasts a number of boutiques and department stores to style the sleek and chic, the gypsy souls and everyone in between. In the spirit of back-to-school shopping, we’ve put together a guide that won’t break the bank. PIPER Looking for a place that’s both affordable and
Pioneer Pocket Hotel in Downtown Lubbock
The Pioneer Pocket Hotel is Lubbock’s newest boutique hotel located in the historic Pioneer building along Broadway. With 10 rooms ranging in theme from cotton to music and wine to windmills, this luxury accommodation impresses with its 1920s architecture and modern touches. All rooms at the Pioneer Pocket Hotel offer Apple and Android charging stations,
Cocina de La Sirena
Lubbock’s culinary scene is starting to make waves, and if you catch wind of this siren’s savory song, you may not be able to escape. Daughter of Lubbock restaurateur, Cat Traxler, Chef Jessica Fultz opened Cocina de La Sirena (Kitchen of The Siren or Mermaid), in 2016 after earning her culinary degree in San Francisco and gaining
Three Reasons Why Lubbock is a Slam Dunk for Basketball Tournaments
Finishing with a No. 6 ranking, the Texas Tech University men’s basketball team made history after landing in the Elite Eight during March Madness. Needless to say, the Red Raiders and Lubbockites, alike, have a love for basketball; in fact, the “Hub City” hosts a multitude of basketball tournaments every year because of the abundance
Foodie Favorite – Jimenez Bakery and Restaurant
For nearly fifty years, Martha Jimenez has been baking and cooking traditional Mexican pastries and dishes. Her father, Lucio Cruz Jimenez, immigrated with his family to Lubbock from Piedras Negras when Martha was 10 years old. In 1969, he opened up a panaderia in downtown. There are few downtown businesses that have a history prior to the
Venue Spotlight: Sports Performance Center at Texas Tech University
As a part of The Campaign for Fearless Champions, Texas Tech Athletics envisioned an indoor performance venue that could host highly-competitive meets and provide a facility for the athletes to train. As one of only three indoor track facilities in Texas, The Sports Performance Center offers athletes a 200-meter banked track, 100-yard football field, an
Foodie Favorite: Lisa West’s Double Nickel Steakhouse
A couple centuries ago, we Americans developed a keen taste for beef. Inns and bars in New York and Philadelphia ventured into this new type of dining establishment that became what we now know as a steakhouse. In Texas, this gave rise to an enormous cattle ranching industry that has shaped this land and culture
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