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13 People You Should Follow on Twitter in 2013- Lubbock Edition

Chad Hasty — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:18:22 +0000

Who should you follow on Twitter in 2013? Chad has 13 suggestions.

Ransom Canyon Bike/Run to Raise Money for Burn Patients

John Pekowski — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:12:05 +0000

Texas Tech wants you to get in shape and contribute to a worthy cause. It’s not too late to sign up for a 5K run or bike ride (25 miles or 50 miles) scheduled for 8am at Ranson Canyon on Saturday, Oct. 13th. The event, called the PT (physical therapy) Classic, occurs annually, and coincides [...]

Local Classical Music Legend Stuart Hinds to Perform Friday [VIDEO]

John Pekowski — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:39:38 +0000

Local classical music practitioner Stuart Hinds is renowned for his innovative vocal technique, and this Friday presents an excellent opportunity to hear him live. The event, titled Antiqua Nova, will be at 7:30pm in the Texas Tech University Museum auditorium. The date corresponds to the First Friday Art Trail, so people will have the opportunity [...]

Imagine Lubbock Together Events [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:03:35 +0000

Take today's LFN Poll of the Day.

Chad's Morning Brief: Early Voting Starts Today, Lubbock Blackout & Boil Water Notice, & More

Chad Hasty — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:29:28 +0000

Early Voting starts today, Lubbock blackout questions, & more in today's Morning Brief

Do You Agree or Disagree With the Decision to Close Lubbock's Border Patrol Station? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:05:06 +0000

What do you think about the closing of Lubbock's Border Patrol station?

Is Lubbock a Conservative City? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:12 +0000

Is Lubbock really that conservative? You tell us in today's LFN Poll of the Day.

How Do You Feel About the Direction Lubbock is Heading in? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:35:51 +0000

How satisfied are you with the direction of the City of Lubbock?

Chad's Morning Brief: Gingrich May Challenge Florida Delegates & More

Chad Hasty — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:30:21 +0000

Read Chad's Morning Brief for the issues you'll hear about during Lubbock's First News.

Protected Turn Lanes And Other Lubbock Driver Pet Peeves

Chad Hasty — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:49:06 +0000

Are Lubbock drivers the worst? I don't know about that, but what I do know is that we all have pet peeves and annoyances when it comes to Lubbock drivers. What are yours?

Lubbock, Statewide Unemployment Rate Declines Slightly

Cole Shooter — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:15:42 +0000

Both the Hub City and the Lone Star State's unemployment rates have declined. Keep reading to find out which cities are bouncing back, and which ones are still struggling.

Gas Price Prediction Contest

Chad Hasty — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:11:53 +0000

Predict what the average price per gallon of gas will be on July 22 here in Lubbock and win! Find out the recent history of gas prices in Lubbock and predict what they will be after the jump.

City of Lubbock Sells Seven Houses for 98th Street Reconstruction Project

Cole Shooter — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:48:19 +0000

More homes purchased by the City of Lubbock due to the collapse of areas of 98th Street have been sold. Keep reading to find out what the homes were valued at, and what the bidders actually paid.

Dining Out In Lubbock Without Breaking The Bank

Bob Worden — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:08:20 +0000

Last week, we brought you the best places in Lubbock to go on a first date. First dates are great but they usually end up with an empty wallet and no money left for the second date. Here is a rundown of the best places in Lubbock to grab some grub without shelling out too much green. Click through to see my list for cheap eats here in the city of Lubbock.

Top 5 First Dates In Lubbock

Bob Worden — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:27:11 +0000

Everyone has a different idea of what their perfect first date would be. Rather it’s a quiet dinner and getting to know the person, or a night of drinks and dancing, everyone has an ideal first date in mind. So with that being said, here are my top 5 First Dates here in Lubbock. Click through to see the list.

Having Fun at Dave's Need 4 Speed [PICS/VIDEO]

Chad Hasty — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:01:29 +0000

Today's Seize the Deal is for Dave's Need 4 Speed. Keep reading to check out the fun that Chad Hasty and others at TownSquare Media had.

Lubbock One of the Least Socially Networked Cities

Chad Hasty — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:04:36 +0000

Washington, D.C. is the top socially networked city, Lubbock one of the worst. Is that a bad thing though? Keep reading for details and Chad's thoughts.

Legally Blonde Closes Out Broadway Season [VIDEO]

Bob Worden — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:35:49 +0000

The first national tour of Legally Blonde The Musical will begin performances at Lubbock’s City Bank Auditorium and will play April 1st – April 2nd for three performances. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 4th. Click through to get some great information on the show and to see a video on what you can expect.

Gas Prices on a Historic Rise

Bob Worden — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:10:44 +0000

The price of gas has skyrocketed in the city of Lubbock. Click through to see why that is and to find out when, and if, it will be dropping.

Attention Lubbock: It's Going To Be Cold

Chad Hasty — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:56:35 +0000

The biggest news story right now on the South Plains is the weather. Not tornados or hail, but cold temperatures. Yes, it will be cold and uncomfortable, but it's no reason to freak out. In order to have a little fun before the temps fall, I thought we could use this blog for survival tips. They can be serious or light hearted tips depending on your mood while reading this. (more after the jump)