On Sunday, Frenship ISD’s Willow Bend Elementary was one of 300 schools from 44 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.
The Natural Science Research Laboratory (NSRL) has eagerly awaited the day it could unearth the skeletal remains of its rhinoceros, buried several years ago.
This distinguished classification places TTUHSC among 22 elite four-year special focus research universities nationwide that have curriculum with a focus in health care and medicine, research and other specialized fields.
Caroline Hobbs has been around horses pretty much for all her life. In the next 12 months, she will be around two more as she becomes the program’s 61st Masked Rider. For her, it’s a dream two decades in the making.
The Every Child Every Day advocacy group is hosting a public forum for Lubbock ISD candidates on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Mahon Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Wayland Baptist University’s Entrepreneurial Action for Us (Enactus) student group continues to pursue its go-green initiative by encouraging students, faculty, and staff to reduce, reuse and recycle. While making drastic changes is difficult, Enactus hopes people will make choices that benefit the environment.
Leslie Wint of Ralls ISD and Angie Gunter from Idalou ISD were given the LCU Award for Excellence in Teaching at the annual reception, selected from among eight finalists.
Texas Tech University is raising awareness about sexual assault and resources for survivors. It’s joining people and organizations across the globe in recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On the Texas Tech campus, Red Raiders have reported 32 instances of sexual assault since August, according to the university’s crime log. That count includes sexual assault, rape, fondling, or forcible fondling.
The 2022 Student Art Show at Wayland Baptist University presents artwork from Madeline Alison, Bill Bridgewater, and Evan Puckett. The exhibit opens on April 14, at the Malouf Abraham Family Art Center, in the basement level of the library.
The United Family and Mrs. Baird’s Bread® announced the March winners of the tenth annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the program launched at the beginning of the school year, nominations have poured in from students and families across the South Plains explaining the ways their teacher(s) go above and beyond the call of duty and why they deserve special recognition.
A senior student from Wayland Baptist University has been recognized for her research in the field of magic squares. She recently received the “Best Presentation” award at the Mathematics Association of America in Denton.
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) students, staff, and faculty will blitz the city on a community-wide day of service. Today marks the second annual “LCU for LBK” held in coordination with the Volunteer Center of Lubbock and United Supermarkets.
Students from Harmony Science Academy will display and demonstrate the latest STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects at the Harmony Science Academy STEM EXPO this weekend at the Science Spectrum and Omni Theater (2579 S. Loop 289, Suite 250).
The beloved and admired sculpture Tug-of-War by Glenna Goodacre is now back on exhibit at the Museum of Texas Tech University. An art talk about this artwork will take place on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the Museum’s main gallery.
Citizens for Education Reform (CFER) is holding a Lubbock ISD School Board Candidate Forum Monday, April 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lubbock Women’s Club.
Wayland Baptist University Professor of Chemistry Dr. Christopher Truitt recently authored a study showing the effect of an aerosolized hydrogen peroxide disinfectant in the fight against infections in hospitals. The study was published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
A community meeting to present the $16.1 million capital improvements bond for a new Athletic Complex in Idalou will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 6 p.m.
This summer, teachers from across the South Plains will be reporting to work in various industries to learn through hands-on experiences about how the content and learning strategies taught in their classrooms can be applied in the workplace. The purpose: to equip teachers with the tools, knowledge, and contacts they need to successfully guide their students’ learning experience towards attainable career goals and outcomes in the growing industries of our communities.
As the design phase ends for the overhaul of Woodrow Road, Lubbock County Commissioners approved a $706,100 expense for work related to its intersection with County Road 2330...
Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) believes that individuals and families need guidance to build confidence and understand their finances, especially after the pandemic where many families did not have an emergency financial fund.
UMC has received a lab certificate accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which focuses on continuous improvement, patient care, and safety. They are recognized as the ‘gold standard’ in laboratory accreditation and excellence, which means UMC’s lab meets the highest quality standards.
A representative of Bruce Thornton A/C & Plumbing announced the company is providing free tune-ups of home air conditioners for Lubbock’s teachers and education workers. Additionally, the company offers a $50 discount on tune-ups for other Lubbock-area homeowners.
Wes Moorehead, former Assistant Director, has been promoted to Associate Director of Forest Resource Protection and Fire Chief at Texas A&M Forest Service. The forest resource protection division of the agency provides statewide leadership in the protection of the people, property, and natural resources of Texas from wildfire and other disasters.
The director of Customer Experience at Steinway & Sons in New York City, Michael Cabe, visited Wayland Baptist University to see Steinway’s Spirio | r piano in action.
A Frenship High School student has received a scholarship to TSTC after participating in the FIRST Robotics District Competition held at the Extraco Events Center in Waco.
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) hosted a gathering for women of all ages on their campus Monday night. Titled “Brave and Beautiful,” this multigenerational event offered a devotional and worship time followed by complimentary photoshoots for the attendees and time for community building and networking.
Representatives from H-E-B visited Parsons Elementary School on Tuesday to deliver the first of 1,500 books they are donating to Lubbock ISD elementary schools.
