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An aerial view of a massive, elongated white industrial building surrounded by dirt lots and parked trucks in the middle of the West Texas desert.
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Silicon Prairie or Just a Really Expensive Space Heater? Dickens County Gets a $3.5 Billion ‘Upgrade’

Oh, joy. While the rest of us are wondering if the Lubbock wind is going…

March 19, 2026
Two massive white poly fertilizer tanks sitting on a blue trailer, currently serving as a mobile monument to the skyrocketing cost of farming in Lubbock while waiting to be filled with liquid assets that the owner can no longer afford.
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Local Farmers Shocked to Discover ‘America First’ Doesn’t Apply to the Global Manure Market

In a twist that absolutely no one could have seen coming—unless you possess the basic…

March 17, 2026
A large outdoor mural on a yellow wall in East Lubbock spells out "LBBK" with historical images like Buddy Holly and the Caviel Museum inside the letters, situated next to a barren asphalt lot.
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Lubbock Discovers “The East Side” Exists, Continues to Do Absolutely Nothing About It

In a shocking revelation that surprised no one who has ever looked at a city…

March 13, 2026
Lubbock, Texas skyline featuring mid-rise buildings, a prominent hotel, and surrounding residential areas during twilight with a highway and traffic in the foreground.
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Lubbock: Where Your Paycheck is Fat, but Your Soul is Flat

Oh, joy. Another “study” has come out to tell us what we already feel every…

March 11, 2026
A small Texas flag hangs in a classroom surrounded by student artwork and colorful decorations.
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Texas Discovers That Rich Kids Also Enjoy Free Money

Well, color me shocked. The latest data for Texas’ shiny new “Education Freedom Accounts” is…

March 10, 2026
A Valero Corner Store gas station sign in Lubbock, Texas, displaying fuel prices for Unleaded at $3.14, Unleaded Plus at $3.24, and Unleaded Super at $3.34 per gallon under a clear blue sky.
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Lubbock Shocked to Learn ‘Global Economy’ Isn’t Just a Fancy Name for the South Plains Mall

In a turn of events that has left local lifted-truck enthusiasts weeping into their Monster…

March 10, 2026
An aerial drone view of the First Friday Art Trail at the LHUCA campus, capturing the rare three-hour window where downtown Lubbock actually contains signs of life. Food trucks and optimistic locals gather in the plaza while the West Texas sunset tries its hardest to make the 30-year "revitalization" project look like it’s finished.
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Happy 30th Anniversary to Downtown Lubbock’s “Coming Soon” Sign

Wes over at FMX finally hit the nail on the head: Downtown Lubbock is the…

March 6, 2026
Brandon Creighton in a suit standing in front of bookshelves after being appointed Texas Tech University System Chancellor.
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Tech Swaps “Woke” for Robots: Chancellor Creighton Spends $25M to Turn Lubbock into an “AI Factory”

Hold onto your hats, Lubbock. Our very own Chancellor Brandon Creighton—the man who spent his…

March 6, 2026
Two stone gatehouses at the entrance of Buffalo Springs Lake in Lubbock, Texas, featuring American and Texas flags, yellow security gates, and signs for a local boat show.
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Pay More to Touch the Brown Water: Buffalo Springs Lake Discovers the Magic of Basic Math

In a move that surprised absolutely no one who has ever seen a Lubbock utility…

March 6, 2026