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Aerial view of an off-grid home in Texas featuring rooftop solar panels, a wind turbine, and a rainwater collection tank as part of the HUMS (Home Utility Management System) sustainable energy and water initiative.

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Texas Tech researchers and community partners seek sustainable, individual energy systems

Texas has long had a reputation for its harsh weather and environment. A reputation that…

lubbock-sucksJuly 30, 2025

Cotton farmer Walt Hagood stands beside his truck in a dry Texas field, advocating for cotton over synthetic fibers amid rising fast fashion concerns.

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Struggling Texas cotton industry emphasizing the hazards of fast fashion

For decades, the cotton industry has long been considered king in the Texas agriculture world.…

lubbock-sucksJuly 24, 2025