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Panhandle Winters Keep Sending Lubbock County Locals Back To These 6 Comfort Food Diners

When the wind comes howling across the South Plains in January, nobody in Lubbock is craving a salad. They want chicken fried steak, a short stack of pancakes, or a slice of homemade pie that comes out of the kitchen ready to fix a gray day. That is why the...

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Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe Lubbock announces final hours of business

Correction : The final day of business is Sunday. One of Lubbock's iconic ice cream shops is shutting down tomorrow afternoon, ending an 18-year run of sweet memories. Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe, 3404 34th St., announced via social media late Friday night that Sunday would be its final day of business. "This was not an easy decision, and everything has happened so rapidly," the business stated on social media. The announcement, made around 11 p.m. Friday, invited people for one last hurrah from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday. The shop's antiques and decor will be available for purchase. Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe took inspiration from the 1940s and 50s. It opened in 2008 and moved to its current location in 2010 under the ownership of founder Darryl Holland. He sold it in 2021 to Wesley Trook, a then Texas Tech student who has since graduated. From 2022: Holly Hop into new hands: Texas Tech student takes reins of popular Lubbock ice cream shop "Holly Hop has been part of so many chapters of my own life," Trook said through the post. "During my time here, I graduated from high school, earned my bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas Tech,

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This Lubbock Café Might Be a Dream Come True for Exhausted Parents

Lubbock parents, this one's for you! A local café combines coffee, indoor play, and a little breathing room for exhausted grown-ups.

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New World screwworm zone established in four West Texas counties

MITCHELL, County — A New World screwworm infested zone was established Nov. 5 after the pest was detected in a bovine in Mitchell County, the Texas Animal Health Commission said. The zone covers portions of Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan and Scurry counties. The commission’s map also shows an adjacent surveillance...

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Pizza Buffets Across Lubbock Serve Up More Than Just Pies, With Salad Bars And Custom Orders Keeping The Line Moving

Lubbock's got several pizza buffets where you can load up a plate with more than just pie. Salads, sides, desserts, and custom pizzas made to order round out the spread at places that range from casual family spots to nicer options.

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Remember When Lubbock Had a Build-Your-Own Pasta Place?

There's one long-gone Italian restaurant in Lubbock I still think about, and I'd do just about anything for another bowl of pasta.

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Caprock Chronicles on Buddy Holly, Petty's complicated relationship

Editor’s Note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is a Librarian Emeritus from Texas Tech University. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s article is by frequent contributor Chuck Lanehart, Lubbock attorney and award-winning Western History writer. Serious Buddy Holly fans know he had a long struggle for success in the music business, despite early opportunities to record what eventually became iconic rock standards. But the controversial role of Norman Petty as Buddy’s manager, producer, recording engineer, and (perhaps) co-writer is often overlooked. Certainly not an overnight sensation, Buddy worked for years to showcase his talent, playing gigs at big and small venues, including opening for Elvis in Lubbock. He made many attempts to record his songs, laying down tracks on vinyl at Lubbock radio stations and multiple trips to recording studios in Wichita Falls, Nashville and elsewhere. But none of his early records were hits. Meanwhile, another musician, pianist Norman Petty of Clovis, NM, formed a pop group with his wife Violet (known as “Vi”) and guitarist Jack Vaughn, the Norman Petty Trio. In 1954, RCA Records signed them, and their cover of “Mood Indigo” reached No. 14 on the pop charts. Later, their record “Almost

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This Lubbock Café Might Be a Dream Come True for Exhausted Parents

Lubbock parents, this one's for you! A local café combines coffee, indoor play, and a little breathing room for exhausted grown-ups.

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Red Steagall’s legacy to be featured at Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech is planning the Red Steagall Institute to honor the country music artist and cowboy poet, and organizers are seeking donations to break ground next summer. Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the Ranching Heritage Center, described the plans and...

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South Plains Mall launches $100K holiday sweepstakes

The South Plains Mall has launched its 'Jingle All the Way to $100K' holiday sweepstakes, offering shoppers a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize and five Nespresso kits through December 24, 2026.

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Premiere Cinemas, Lubbock, Texas, to Open Premiere Plus

The South Plains Mall and Premiere Cinemas in Lubbock, Texas have announced Premiere Plus, a new 45,000-square-foot family entertainment destination scheduled to open in next summer. According to the company, Premiere Plus will feature:. 16 bowling lanes. Multiple bumper-car arenas. More than 100 arcade games. A 7-D cinema experience. A...

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I Ranked the 5 Meanest Animals in Lubbock, and I Stand by My Decisions

From angry birds to tiny four-legged demons, these five Lubbock animals are apparently looking for a fight. I've got some personal grievances.

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Lubbock Stores Pull Pumpkin Spice Creamer Before Thanksgiving Arrives, Leaving A Flavor Gap In The Fall Season

Lubbock stores pull pumpkin spice coffee creamer off shelves right after Halloween, but here's the thing: pumpkin pie shows up at Thanksgiving tables all across town.

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Saltgrass On Marsha Sharp Freeway Has The Traditional Spread, Turkey Through Cranberry Sauce, For Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to come from your kitchen. Several Lubbock spots are dishing out turkey, dressing, and all the fixings on November 26th, from Stella's brunch to Saltgrass's full holiday menu.