summer

This weather event is impacting Texas the most from July 22nd to the 26th, but the current Lubbock forecast is showing a continuation of temps below 100 after the first few days of August.

Things like wide-brim hats, fans, staying in the shade, and enjoying a cold drink are always good things, but sometimes you want to try something different.

While the basis of floating the river is pretty simple, get a tube, grab some friends, and start floating, there are some important things to keep in mind that not everyone thinks about.

Even though the summer holiday season is over, that doesn't mean the fun is over. There are still a variety of great things to go do with your friends and family in and around the Lubbock area.

The Texas heat is like no other, and locals are getting sick of blasting the air conditioning all day every day. The cool air and keeping your home at a reasonable temperature is great, but the bill that gets racked up in the summer months is a hard pill to swallow.

Most of these are water-based toys and gear so you can enjoy the water alongside your pup, have a blast, and stay cool all at the same time. They aren’t all water toys though. There are also some great options for indoor play, or non-water related outdoor play that could easily happen in shaded areas.

Social media feeds are being flooded with fall content including Halloween preparation, recipes, bucket lists, and more. We are also seeing fall décor starting to hit the shelves at places like Michael’s and Hobby Lobby.

If you aren’t a dog owner, then you likely don’t understand why this is extra obnoxious. Having a dog during firework season is like having a ball of anxiety attached to you that either shakes so hard your teeth chatter, yells so loud you can’t hear yourself think, or breaks your fence and runs away.

Here are some good options for food and drinks during hot Texas summers.

You can make delicious lemonades with beautifully ripe fruit, dunk fresh veggies into your favorite dip, and enjoy the fresh flavors as a great way to cool off.