Tag: Spotlight
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Silent Wings Museum preserves memory of key role in World War II
Glider planes had an important role in the success of the Normandy Beach Invasion that ended World War II. The Silent Wings Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory, as well as the history, of these gliders. The only museum in the world dedicated to the glider program is located near the Lubbock International Airport,…
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Researchers work toward preserving natural history at Lubbock Lake Landmark
Lubbock Lake Landmark not only preserves the natural heritage of the land but also provides leadership through stewardship by volunteering, research, and education. Scott Trevey, historic maintenance supervisor at Lubbock Lake Landmark, works on preserving the prairie and trying to keep the land the way it would have been years ago. Trevey explained that Texas…
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Prairie Dog Town offers refuge, tourist attraction
The prairie dog has been around for thousands of years, although little has been recorded of its lifestyle until recent history. Most Americans have heard of the little animal but have never seen one or known what it does and why. Once the most abundant mammals in North America, Prairie dogs have lost 95 percent…
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Dia de los Muertos celebration of life after death
Creating an altar for deceased ancestors in order to keep their memory alive, families celebrate the long practiced rituals of Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos was celebrated in the exhibit hall of the Civic Center in Lubbock on Nov. 4. The event featured the work of Latino artists, offered cultural experiences through…
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Haunting tales plague Woodrow house
The Woodrow Manor has a short, tragic history that, some believe, makes it worthy to stand among other haunted houses. Woodrow Manor is located just south of Lubbock, between a few fields, with very few neighbors in direct sight. The house was built around 2003. But the youthfulness of the house does not take away…
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Food trucks offer variety, unique aesthetics
Barbecue. Street tacos. Sweet treats. Among other options, food trucks offer a variety of choices that encourage individuals to try new foods that cannot be found anywhere else. Food trucks are growing in popularity across the United States, creating a local and authentic vibe that people of all ages can enjoy. The mobile food industry…
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Fire Academy offers education, hands-on training.
From teaching the basics of saving lives to putting out fires, the South Plains College Fire Academy provides everything needed to become a certified firefighter. The SPC Fire Academy program started after Lubbock Fire and Rescue stopped holding their own academy around 2001 and started requiring firefighter certification for new job applicants. “We work very…
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Palo Duro Canyon offers fun activies, beautiful sights
Palo Duro Canyon offers a variety of sights, history, geology, and exciting family-friendly activities. The state park is located in the panhandle of Texas around, 20 miles from Canyon, Texas. It is 120 miles long, 20 miles wide, and has a depth of 800 feet, with amazing scenery and plenty of activities. Activities available include…
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Colorful mosaics visually represent Hockley County
Speckled around the quiet streets of Levelland are various works of art that collectively come together to paint a visual history of Hockley County and the people who worked to make it what it is today. Levelland is known as the “City of Mosaics.” A mosaic is an ancient form of art that is comprised…
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Carlsbad Caverns educates with impressive scenery
ALL PHOTOS BY Autumn Bippert CARLSBAD, N.M.– The air is humid, and the underground trail is dimly lit. The atmosphere may be gloomy and damp, but it is full of opportunities to learn and witness amazing monuments. Carlsbad Caverns is a cave attraction, consisting of 119 caves, in the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico, located about…
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Frightful Fun: Nightmare case haunts West Texas with scary attractions
In the calm of the night, you can hear the screams of the people who dared to enter Nightmare on 19th Street.
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Haunted Hub: Ghostly encounters become popular folklore in Lubbock
The city of Lubbock is home to several locations that are known to be “haunted,” according to local lore.
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Hidden History: Local historian sheds insight on Hockley County settlement
Hockley County has been the site of many historic events that have left a mark on its thriving culture.
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Buried Treasures: Cadillac Ranch brings roadside culture to historic Route 66
Just off a Texas highway, a pile of luxury cars sits nose-first in the dirt, stripped to the chassis, covered in graffiti, and baking in the sun.
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Fine as Wine…Local vineyards thrive in West Texas climate, soil
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-chief As high quality, artisan alcohols become more popular in the United States, local growers are taking advantage of the booming market in West Texas. Beating out international wines and the top wines in the United States, Trilogy Cellars of Levelland brought home gold, silver and bronze medals from the 2017 TEXSOM International Wine…
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Securing our borders…Future border patrol agents endure rigorous academy training
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-chief In an uncertain world, brave men and women train every day to protect America’s borders from potential threats. Jaron Sidwell, a 23 year old U. S. Border Patrol Agent Trainee, is one of these trainees who have gone through grueling training and real-life situations which tested his entire being. “I will be completely…
