Lubbock saw a wealth of business news from restaurants to retail in April. Here's a look at what opened, closed and confirmed upcoming spots in the Hub City.
In April 2023 , there were 18 business announcements. April 2024 saw 15.
Here's which Lubbock businesses opened or moved in April 2024
Benito's #2
What: Benito's Italian Cafe & Pizzeria announced it would open a second location in a former Mexican restaurant.
When: Date
Where: 3410 98th St., Suite 1112, formerly Señor Chubby's.
More: Lubbock Mexican restaurant closes, will soon be 2nd Italian location
Buckner Lubbock
What: Buckner Lubbock moved its foster care and adoption services and the Buckner FYi Center offices to a new location. The new space will help Buckner "optimize resources, streamline operations, and enhance the efficiency of its services to vulnerable families," according to the company news release.
When: April 11.
Where: 5307 West Loop 289, Suite 202.
More: Buckner Lubbock opens new offices for fosters, adoptions, FYi Center
Brewski
What: Brewski, a liquor store, expanded its footprint in Lubbock with a new location.
When: April 20.
Where: 815 50th St.
Dusty Coast Sodas
What: A new drink stop opened this month, offering flavored sodas, lemonades and waters. Red Bull and Celsius drinks are available as well.
When: April 15.
Where: 7924 Slide Road.
HTeaO
What: The third HTeaO location added a new drink option to south Lubbock.
When: April 19.
Where: 5105 98th St.
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J & J Garden Mart
What: This gardening center moved to a new location.
When: April 1.
Where: 5929 Woodrow Road.
Lubbock Indoor Pickleball
What: Pickleball players welcomed a new facility in April, which offers memberships and classes. Interested people can visit liplbk.com to learn more and book sessions.
When: April 18.
Where: 1001 S. Loop 289, Suite 110.
Northwest Lubbock New Home Center
What: Betenbough Homes opened its new center, which will serve the Matador Pointe, Cypress Ranch, Burgamy Park, and Westmont neighborhoods. These homes range from 1,000-2,500 square feet with 2-4 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms, starting at less than $1,500 a month.
When: April 3.
Where: 6402 19th St.
Rudy's Scratch Kitchen
What: Formerly the Roll'n Bros Food Truck, this new venture specializes in made-from-scratch food.
When: April 19.
Where: Mobile food truck.
Here's which businesses closed in April 2024
Hill Barbecue
What: The owners of Hill Barbecue, 3017 34th St., announced in March that their restaurant in the iconic yellow house would close this spring.
When: April 20.
Where: 3017 34th St.
More: Lubbock barbecue restaurant announces closing date after 6 years in business
Roll'n Bros Food Truck
What: The food truck announced on March 17 that the final day would be April 19. A new owner will take over and rebrand the business as Rudy's Scratch Kitchen.
When: April 19.
Where: Mobile.
Here's which businesses, restaurants confirmed or denied Lubbock locations in April 2024
Aqua Cabana Water Park
Denied: Aqua Cabana Water Park, a proposed 30-acre water park that claimed it would open in Lubbock in 2025, created a Facebook page in 2023. The group posted a since-deleted statement that it would no longer build in Lubbock, due to issues with the city.
The city responded, pointing out that no one with the rumored park had reached out to them, and no LLC had been made for the park. The park also stole photos from a Tennessee water park, and the Tennessee park put out a statement that the fake park was not connected to them, nor was it allowed to use their images.
More: Lubbock officials respond to Aqua Cabana Water Park controversy
Evie Mae's Pit Barbeque
Pending closure: Evie Mae's Pit Barbeque inside of United Supermarkets at 114th Street and Slide Road announced it would close in mid-May. The decision follows a series of other changes in United's business decisions, which included ending their partnership with Buddy Holly Hall and getting rid of their store's salad bars.
This location will continue with a barbeque offering under the name Smok'd Pit Barbecue.
More: Evie Mae's barbecue to leave south Lubbock United Supermarket location in May
IHOP
Confirmed: An IHOP location is being built at 7645 Marsha Sharp Freeway. Construction is set to begin in the next few months, and an opening date has not been set, according to a company spokesperson.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Announced: A new pet supplies business specializing in grooming and natural treats will open at 11430 Quaker Ave., Suite 700. An opening date has not been announced.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Comings and goings: Lubbock's openings, closings, confirmed rumors from April 2024
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