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GECU Opens Its Doors in Lubbock, Strengthening Its Commitment to West Texas
EL PASO, Texas — August 26, 2026 —GECU, one of the largest locally owned federal credit unions in Texas and New Mexico, celebrated the grand opening of its first Lubbock branch on August 24. The GECU Neighborhood Branch® at Canyon West, 5035 Milwaukee Ave., marks GECU’s continued expansion across Texas and deepens its commitment to bringing the people helping people philosophy to new communities.
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Perry: Produced water desalination is the future of water supply in Texas
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Two years into deregulation, Lubbock customers urged to review electricity plans
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - It has been two years since Lubbock moved to a deregulated grid, giving customers the power to choose their own electricity provider and plan. Anna Delano, community relations manager for Reliant Energy, said renewal season is here for many customers. “Right about now they’re having to...
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South Plains producers turn to new technology to sustain ranching legacy
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Farmers and ranchers met at the National Ranching Heritage Center for the Ranching Technology Summit on Wednesday. Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the Heritage Center, said the industry needs new innovation. “We focus here at the Ranching Heritage Center on the heritage of ranching. And...
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Cities With the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in the Lubbock Metro Area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
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South Lubbock cotton farmers face dry conditions ahead of harvest
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Cotton crops in south Lubbock are struggling after a winter with little rain and an even drier summer. Farmer Thomas Kennedy said the lack of moisture has made recent growing seasons difficult. “But the past couple years, August has just been brutally, brutally hot. And without...
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City of Lubbock Accepting Applications for Various Boards, Committees
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. The City of Lubbock encourages all Lubbock residents to apply. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions...
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Bocock Brothers Announces Texas Tech Oil Field Reserve | Cigar News
Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars has announced its latest release for Texas Tech University, the Oil Field Reserve. This release is a part of the Collegiate Series. Bocock Brothers is an officially licensed partner to university athletic programs nationwide. The Oil Field Reserve is named after the West Texas oil region...
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Optimum invests $6 million to strengthen network in Lubbock
Optimum, a leading provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network in Lubbock – delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for residents, businesses, and key community institutions. As part of this investment, Optimum built an approximately 100-mile fiber...
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Mellow Market becomes newest international snack shop in Lubbock
Tomato Oreos, Texas steak Lay's chips, and Chinese Orange Fanta are just some of the unusual treats and offerings people can find at the family-owned newest exotic snack and wellness shop that opened in Lubbock this week. Ben Jordan and Hayden Meek, relatives and owners of Mellow Market, have gained notoriety via social media through their inventory preview box breaks and taste tests in the green-and-yellow shop. The two detailed how they came up with the idea for a gaming hangout-snack shop, and what shoppers can expect now that it is ready to wow customers. What is Mellow Market Lubbock? The idea for the snack shop started on Thanksgiving last year, when Ben Jordan approached Hayden Meek with the idea to create a space where people could hang out and play retro games. This hangout needed an additional draw. “It was months of waiting for the right idea and space to come along, and then it all happened very quickly,” Jordan said. The space, formerly Colorado Vape, arrived first. The international snack idea came soon after, when Jordan scrolled through social media and saw trending snacks. “We’ve been through many different iterations of what it looks like, but what it
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Lubbock business news includes concrete, Goodwill, Mellow Market
Hello A-J readers! This week brought a postponed City Council vote on a request for a new concrete batch plant , another Goodwill opening , and a new snack shop. Let's dig in to the highlights. Monday kicked off with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas announcing the opening of its Pathways to Success Retail Store and Career Resource Center at 510 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The location officially opened on Thursday. More: Goodwill opens new career center in Lubbock Moving into Tuesday's city council meeting, Robert G. Lines filed a special use request for Hicks Oilfield, LLC., to build a 4.359-acre permanent concrete batch plant at 1501 Marshall St. Planning and Zoning recommended the use be approved by council. However, some members of the community and city council members voiced concerns about potential health and environmental impacts raised by nearby neighbors and a nearby business. "Stop dumping stuff in East and North Lubbock," said District 2 Councilman Gordon Harris. "It’s time out for them." However, council voted 4-3 to postpone a vote on the request to speak more with Hicks Oilfield so safety guidelines and adjustments might be made. More: East Lubbock concrete batch plant vote postponed by