Drag show

The government student organization at Texas Tech University hosted its first drag show on March 31 to help raise awareness about the recent rise of AIDS in the Lubbock area. Nonnie Ouch, GSA public relations officer, said the event is very important for the university since Tech is trying to increase enrollment, and this is [...]

Dog trials test obedience

The South Plains Obedience Training Club of Lubbock hosted two American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Obedience and Rally Trials from Feb. 27-28 at the Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds Merchant Building. There were more than100 purebred dogs from six surrounding states that participated in the rally and competitive obedience trials. Each dog team was judged at [...]

Raising the roof: Lubbock Habitat volunteers build homes

Vern Denny, Lubbock Habitat for Humanity construction coordinator, dug postholes, raised a fence, built a gate and painted everything before the afternoon was through. It is business as usual for the 11-year veteran volunteer Saturday. “There’s always something to do out here, and we’re always looking for volunteers,” Denny said. The Christian non-profit group has [...]

Men’s Health dubs Lubbock 8th drunkest city

Stephanie Guerrant and her boyfriend, Kenny Mathews, had a close call with a drunk driver last May. Guerrant is a senior English major from Austin.  Guerrant said she and Mathews were coming home from a bar one evening and parallel parked beside University Pointe apartments.  Matthews opened his driver side door and a drunk driver [...]

Dodgeball event raises awareness

The Court Appointed Special Advocates South Plains group hosted its fourth annual dodgeball tournament Jan. 30 at Estacado High School. More than 40 teams from the region braved icy conditions to take part in the event, including Adrenaline Rush, a team of students from the University of Oklahoma who won the tournament in 2009. “We [...]

Holiday Happening Celebrates 30 Years

The Junior League of Lubbock threw a birthday party last month – for the League that is. In honor of the Holiday Happening’s anniversary, the organization celebrated 30 years of hosting holiday festivities and giving back to the community. A four-day event, Holiday Happening provides the city of Lubbock and surrounding communities with the opportunity [...]

Maxey Park Hosts 5th Annual Dog Day Howl-o-ween

Maxey Park hosted the fifth annual Dog Day Howl-o-ween from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 near the Maxey Community Center. The event, which featured dogs dressed in Halloween costumes, included a competition in youth, teen, adult and costume categories, with prizes awarded in each category based on audience applause. Area animal shelters and [...]

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Encourage Lubbock Men to Volunteer

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock hosted a “30 Men in 30 Days ” drive Sept. 14  through Oct. 14 in an effort to encourage more male volunteers to join the organization. Cindy Miller, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock executive director, said the organization always needs male volunteers, noting the organization ran radio advertisements [...]

Texas Tech Organization Hosts Rescue Dog Adoption

The Texas Tech University  Student Animal Legal Defense Fund held  its first rescue dog Adopt-A-Thon Oct. 11 at the Texas Tech School of Law along with five Lubbock no-kill animal shelters. Robyn Katz,  SALDF treasurer, said the event was designed to bring awareness to the many situations dogs may experience  in Lubbock while also educating [...]

The Women’s Building: It’s Not Just for Women

Despite the name, the women’s building at the South Plains Fair isn’t meant for only women.

The women’s building contains many items, that were traditionally known as female hobbies, which are entered into contests where cash prizes are won.

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