67-581: The South Plains Fairgrounds , located on the east side of Lubbock, Texas , is the home of the Panhandle-South Plains Fair, which occurs in late September each year. The fairgrounds consist of around 65 acres (26 ha) situated along the western edge of upper Yellow House Canyon . The first Fair was held in the fall of 1914. The Fair has continued every year since 1914, except during the World War II years of 1942-1945. Today,
134-502: A bistro with both outdoor and indoor dining. United Supermarkets has been named the food and beverage provider. Thus far, the private group, the Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association, has raised or received pledges in the amount of $ 93 million. The Lubbock Independent School District and Ballet Lubbock also support the project. Lubbock is the birthplace of Mac Davis (1942–2020), who graduated at
201-604: A cool semi-arid climate Köppen classification BSk ). On average, Lubbock receives 18.33 in (466 mm) of rain and 7.0 in (0.18 m) of snow per year. In 2013, Lubbock was named the "Toughest Weather City" in America according to the Weather Channel . Summers are hot, with 92 afternoons on average of 90 °F (32.2 °C)+ highs and 13.3 afternoons of 100 °F (37.8 °C)+ highs, with lows of 70 °F (21.1 °C)+ on 30 mornings. Lubbock
268-456: A Broadway musical, and various films and television programs. Outsider musician and psychobilly pioneer The Legendary Stardust Cowboy was also born in Lubbock. He began his musical career there, playing free shows in various parking lots around town. Since striking it big, however, he has not performed in Lubbock, due to how little support and encouragement the city showed him when he
335-546: A Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for veterans with military medical experience who wish to earn a nursing degree but already have considerable knowledge that distinguishes them from a traditional nursing student. The School of Pharmacy's administrative hub is located in Amarillo and the school has regional campus sites in Lubbock, Dallas and Abilene. The school has two Dallas-area regional sites: one located on
402-511: A branch campus of TTUHSC, became a separate institution in 2013. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) has campuses in Lubbock, Abilene, and Amarillo. The school offers doctoral and master's degrees in biomedical sciences, as well as professional certificates and dual degrees in collaboration with the School of Medicine. The school began in 1983 as the School of Allied Health Sciences and currently has campuses in Amarillo, Lubbock, and
469-529: A hoax and showed genuine objects, but dismissed the UFOs as being either "night-flying moths" or a type of bird called a plover reflected in the nighttime glow of Lubbock's new street lights. In 1960, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Lubbock's population as 128,691 and area as 75.0 sq mi (194 km ). On May 11, 1970, the Lubbock Tornado struck the city. Twenty-six people died, and damage
536-602: A lawsuit in an attempt to stop the ordinance from going into effect, but lost their case after the ordinance went into effect on June 1, 2021, and a federal judge dismissed the case. Planned Parenthood later appealed the decision to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, but in January 2022 withdrew their appeal. Lubbock is considered to be the center of the Llano Estacado portion of the South Plains, with Midland on
603-509: A museum of ranching history, is in Lubbock. It features a number of authentic early Texas ranch buildings, as well as a railroad depot and other historic buildings. An extensive collection of weapons is also on display. The Southwest Collection, an archive of the history of the region and its surroundings, which also works closely with the College Baseball Foundation, is on the campus of Texas Tech University, as are
670-406: A population of 258,870, a slight increase over the U.S. Census Bureau 's population estimate of 258,862. At the 2010 United States census , 229,573 people, 88,506 households, and 53,042 families resided in the city. At the 2000 U.S. census , 199,564 people, 77,527 households, and 48,531 families resided in the city. By 2020, its population grew to 257,141, down from the 2019 census estimates. Of
737-520: A practice field which had been cleared became the location of Tech Field . The South Plains Fairgrounds remains the only home field of the Red Raiders not located on the Texas Tech campus. Lubbock, Texas Lubbock ( / ˈ l ʌ b ə k / LUB -ək ) is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County . With a population of 266,878 in 2023, the city
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#1732786692060804-531: A press conference with Representative Dustin Burrows and Representative John Frullo in support of Lubbock becoming a "sanctuary city for the unborn" through the passage of an ordinance, written by anti-abortion activist Mark Lee Dickson , which would outlaw abortion within the city limits. On November 17, 2020, the Lubbock City Council voted 7–0 against the ordinance outlawing abortion, leading
871-406: A racial and ethnic makeup of 50.1% non-Hispanic whites , 7.1% Blacks and African Americans , 0.3% American Indians and Alaska Natives , 2.6% Asians , <0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander , 0.1% some other race, and 2.4% two or more races . The Hispanic and Latino American population (of any race) was an estimated 37.4% of the total population. For comparison and contrast in 2020,
938-555: Is a 930-seat amphitheater opened in 2006. For a period was known as the Wells Fargo Amphitheater. It is used for concerts, stage shows and other special events. Lubbock sits within the Texas High Plains, an eight-million-acre region that produces 80% of the state's wine grapes. Five wineries are based near Lubbock, providing a significant draw for wine lovers. The National Ranching Heritage Center ,
1005-708: Is a public medical school based in Lubbock, Texas , with additional campuses in Abilene , Amarillo , Dallas , and the Permian Basin . TTUHSC serves more than 100 counties in the western portion of Texas. The university is a separate institution from Texas Tech University ; both universities are among five universities that are part of the Texas Tech University System . Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso , founded in 1969 as
1072-531: Is free to the public, and is considered the largest free festival in Texas. The day's activities usually include a morning parade, a street fair along Broadway Avenue with food stalls and live bands, the Early Settlers' Luncheon, and an evening concert/fireworks program. Broadway Festivals Inc., the nonprofit corporation which organizes the event, estimated a 2004 attendance over 175,000 people. Additionally,
1139-627: Is home to the Lubbock Lake Landmark , part of the Museum of Texas Tech University . The landmark is an archaeological and natural-history preserve at the northern edge of the city. It shows evidence of almost 12,000 years of human occupation in the region. The National Ranching Heritage Center , also part of the Museum of Texas Tech University, houses historic ranch-related structures from the region. During World War II, airmen cadets from
1206-569: Is regarded as one of the first great " UFO " cases. The sightings were considered credible because they were witnessed by several respected science professors at Texas Technological College and were photographed by a Texas Tech student. The photographs were reprinted nationwide in newspapers and in Life . Project Blue Book , the USAF's official investigation of the UFO mystery, concluded the photographs were not
1273-672: Is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northwestern part of the state, in the Great Plains region, an area known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado , and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains , lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area , which had an estimated population of 360,104 in 2023. Lubbock's nickname, "Hub City", derives from it being
1340-603: Is the 10th-windiest city in the US with an average wind speed of 12.4 mph (20.0 km/h; 5.5 m/s). The highest recorded temperature was 114 °F (45.6 °C) on June 27, 1994. Winter afternoons in Lubbock are typically sunny and mild, but mornings are cold, with temperatures usually dipping below freezing, and as the city is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7, lows reaching 10 °F or −12.2 °C occur on 1.5 mornings and 4.5 afternoons occur where
1407-405: Is the second largest in the area as of 2020. Eastern faiths including Buddhism and Hinduism were collectively the third largest groups in Lubbock, and Judaism was practiced by an estimated 0.1% of the population. The Lubbock area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on federal government agricultural subsidies and on irrigation water drawn from
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#17327866920601474-528: The Ogallala Aquifer . The aquifer is being depleted at a rate unsustainable over the long term. Some progress has been made toward water conservation , and new technologies such as low-energy precision application irrigation were originally developed in the Lubbock area. A new pipeline from Lake Alan Henry is expected to supply up to 3.2 billion US gallons (12,000,000 m ; 12 GL) of water per year. The 10 largest employers in terms of
1541-725: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock . Methodists are divided between the United Methodist Church and other smaller Methodist bodies. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints dedicated a temple in the city in 2002 that serves church members living in West Texas, the Panhandle, and adjacent parts of New Mexico . Of the religious population, 1.9% practiced Islam ; the Islamic religion
1608-644: The racial makeup of the city was 75.8% White, 8.6% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latin Americans of any race were 32.1% of the population. Non-Hispanic whites were 55.7% of the population in 2010, down from 77.2% in 1970. In 2000, the city's racial makeup was 72.9% White, 8.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.5% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 27.5% of
1675-479: The "sanctuary city for the unborn" initiating committee to file for the ordinance to be placed on the May ballot. Planned Parenthood began offering abortion services on April 15, 2021, with early voting taking place on April 19, 2021. On May 1, 2021, the citizens of Lubbock voted on the ordinance with 62% in favor and 38% against, becoming the largest "sanctuary city for the unborn" in the nation. Planned Parenthood filed
1742-554: The 1926 season against the Schreiner Institute . At the time, the campus of Texas Technological College was still an open range without a sizable area clear of grass burrs and goat heads, so head coach Ewing Y. Freeland held the first Matadors game on the open grass fields of the fairgrounds. The Matadors did not lose a game at the Lubbock Fair Grounds, winning 5 games and tying 3. By the 1926 season,
1809-578: The Buddy and Maria Holly Plaza. Holly's legacy is also remembered through the work of deejays , such as Jerry "Bo" Coleman , Bud Andrews , and Virgil Johnson on radio station KDAV . Groundbreaking was held on April 20, 2017, for the construction of a new performing arts center, the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences , a downtown $ 154 million project that opened in January 2021. Holly Hall will also have concession sites and
1876-564: The Cactus Theater and The Blue Light Live, both on Buddy Holly Avenue. The spirit of Buddy Holly is preserved in the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock's Depot District. The 2004 film Lubbock Lights showcased much of the music associated with the city of Lubbock. Lubbock is the birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly, and features a cultural center named for him. The city renamed its annual Buddy Holly Music Festival
1943-433: The College Baseball Foundation holds events relating to its National College Baseball Hall of Fame during the 4th on Broadway event. The South Plains Fair is also hosted annually, and features a wide variety of entertainment, including live music, theme-park rides, and various food items sold in a carnival-like setting. During the fair, many agricultural and livestock contests also take place, bringing many participants from
2010-743: The Lubbock Music Festival after Holly's widow increased usage fees for his name. Similarly, the city renamed the Buddy Holly West Texas Walk of Fame to honor area musicians as the West Texas Hall of Fame. On January 26, 2009, the City of Lubbock agreed to pay Holly's widow $ 20,000 for the next 20 years to maintain the name of the Buddy Holly Center. Additionally, land near the center will be named
2077-479: The Moody Planetarium and the Museum of Texas Tech University. The Depot District, an area of the city dedicated to music and nightlife in the old railroad depot area, boasts theatres, upscale restaurants, and cultural attractions. The district is also home to several shops, pubs, nightclubs, a radio station, a magazine, a winery, a salon, and other establishments. Many of the buildings were remodeled from
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2144-535: The Panhandle-South Plains Fair is known as "The Granddaddy of West Texas Fairs," and ranks second to Dallas's State Fair of Texas in attendance and continuous history. The South Plains Fairgrounds was the first home field for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team. The Red Raiders (then known as the Matadors) played their home games at the fairgrounds during the 1925 season and the first game of
2211-674: The Permian Basin. More than 1,800 students are currently enrolled in 20 different degree programs at the doctoral, master's and baccalaureate degree levels. These programs include areas of study, such as athletic training , audiology , clinical management, medical laboratory science , molecular pathology, physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, rehabilitation, and speech-language pathology . The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock has awarded more than 3,000 Doctor of Medicine degrees since its first graduating class in 1974. The school
2278-529: The Royal Air Force, flying from their training base at Terrell, Texas, routinely flew to Lubbock on training flights. The town served as a stand-in for the British for Cork, Ireland, which was the same distance from London, England, as Lubbock is from Terrell. In August 1951, a V-shaped formation of lights was seen over the city. The " Lubbock Lights " series of sightings received national publicity and
2345-489: The age of 16 from Lubbock High School and became a country music singer, songwriter, and actor with crossover success. His early work writing for Elvis Presley produced the hits " Memories ", " In the Ghetto ", and " A Little Less Conversation ". A subsequent solo career in the 1970s produced hits, such as " Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me ", making him a well-known name in popular music. He also starred in his own variety show,
2412-535: The city. South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University operate branch campuses in Lubbock. At one time, Lubbock was home to Reese Air Force Base , located 6 mi (10 km) west of the city. It was established in August 1941, during the defense build-up prior to World War II (1941–1945), by the United States Department of War and the U.S. Army as Lubbock Army Airfield. It served
2479-425: The drink" sales, except at private establishments such as country clubs . Inside the city limits, the situation was reversed, with restaurants and bars able to serve alcohol, but liquor stores forbidden. After news broke about Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas hiring for a Lubbock location, Senator Charles Perry started a petition to keep Planned Parenthood out of Lubbock. On September 9, 2020, Senator Perry held
2546-495: The early 1980s, shipping up to 5,000 computers a day from the Lubbock factory, TI briefly dominated the U.S. home computer market. In August, 1988, tens of thousands of people came to Lubbock, drawn by an apparition of Mary . On August 12, 2008, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced they would lead the effort to get enough signatures to have a vote on allowing county-wide packaged alcohol sales. The petition effort
2613-540: The economic, educational, and health-care hub of the multicounty region, north of the Permian Basin and south of the Texas Panhandle , commonly called the South Plains . The area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on water from the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation . Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University , the sixth-largest college by enrollment in
2680-516: The economy, with about $ 297.5 million from student shopping alone. The Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel Company, in the north of the city, had been the cause of public complaints, and committed numerous environmental violations, since the 1970s. Local KCBD News undertook several investigations into the barrel recycling company's waste-handling practices, and when the business closed in 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency
2747-621: The event. On the first Friday of each month, Lubbock hosts a free art walk in downtown called the First Friday Art Trail. The event, which is managed by the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts and has been held since 2004, attracts around 20,000 people monthly. In July 2024, the Lubbock City Council voted to strip $ 30,000 in funding for the event after council member David Glasheen claimed
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2814-409: The gross rent for Lubbock was $ 976. Lubbockites had a median household income of $ 52,254 in 2019, and a mean income of $ 72,144. In 2011, the estimated median income for a household in the city was $ 43,364, and for a family was $ 59,185. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 40,445 versus $ 30,845 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,092. About 11.4% of families and 20.8% of
2881-952: The grounds of the North Texas Veterans Administration Medical Center and the second located within the central Dallas medical district. Lubbock faculty and residents also operate the TTUHSC Pharmacy, which provides medications and biologicals to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Montford Unit Regional Medical Facility; the TTUHSC International Pain Institute; the Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center; and TTUHSC clinics in Lubbock, Odessa and El Paso. The TTUHSC Pharmacy also provides telepharmacy services to
2948-486: The money was being used to promote drag shows and LGBTQ+ workshops, a move which attracted complaints from Lubbock residents and members of the Lubbock arts community. The West Texas arts scene has created a " West Texas Walk of Fame " within Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza in the historic Depot District, which details musicians such as Buddy Holly , who came from the local area. Lubbock continues to play host to rising and established alt-country acts at venues such as
3015-487: The number of employees are Texas Tech University , Covenant Health System , Lubbock Independent School District , University Medical Center , United Supermarkets , City of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , AT&T , and Lubbock County . A study conducted by a professor at the Rawls College of Business determined Texas Tech students, faculty, and staff contribute about $ 1.5 billion to
3082-476: The old U.S. Army Air Forces , and later the U.S. Air Force (USAF), after reorganization and establishment in 1947. The USAF base's primary mission throughout its existence was pilot training. The base was closed 30 September 1997, after being selected for closure by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission in 1995, and is now a research and business park called Reese Technology Center . The city
3149-737: The original Fort Worth & Denver South Plains Railway Depot which stood on the site. The Buddy Holly Center, a museum highlighting the life and music of Buddy Holly, is also in the Depot District, as is the restored community facility, the Cactus Theater . Lubbock is also home to the Silent Wings Museum . Located on North I-27, Silent Wings features photographs and artifacts from World War II-era glider pilots. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ( TTUHSC )
3216-412: The physicians currently practicing in West Texas are TTUHSC medical school or residency graduates. The schools of Nursing and Health Professions impact West Texas, with most of their graduates remaining in West Texas to pursue their chosen profession. Over 80% of School of Pharmacy graduates have chosen to practice in Texas. Usually held in August, a new group of first-year medical students participate in
3283-454: The population in 2019, 125,685 were male and 133,185 were female. There were 94.4 males per 100 females in the city limits. In 2019, the median age was 29.8 years; according to Move.org in 2016, Lubbock and its metropolitan area was the 6th best for residents aged 20 and older. The Lubbock area was also first in Texas for Millennial home-ownership, and 14th in the U.S. in 2020. The median value of owner-occupied housing units were $ 152,800 and
3350-502: The population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. The city's median household income in 2000 was $ 31,844, and for the median family income was $ 41,418. Males had a median income of $ 30,222 versus $ 21,708 for females. The city's per capita income was $ 17,511. About 12.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over. In 2019, Lubbock had
3417-642: The population. Christianity is the dominant religion in Lubbock and its metropolitan area, being part of the Bible Belt . As of 2020, the largest Christian groups were Baptists , followed by the Catholic Church and Methodism . The largest Baptist denominations within the Lubbock area are the Southern Baptist Convention and Baptist General Convention of Texas . Catholics within the metropolitan area are primarily served by
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#17327866920603484-401: The racial and ethnic makeup of the city was 47.58% non-Hispanic white, 9.57% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American or Alaska Native, 3.59% Asian alone, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.32% some other race, 2.81% multiracial, and 35.6% Hispanic or Latino American of any race. The diversifying population reflected state- and nationwide trends among traditional minority populations. In 2010,
3551-530: The rural communities of Turkey and Earth, Texas . The first telepharmacy prescription dispensed in Texas occurred September 18, 2002, between the TTUHSC Pharmacy and the Turkey Medical Clinic. The Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health is located on the Abilene and Lubbock campuses. The presence of TTUHSC has impacted the access to health care in West Texas. Over 20% of
3618-489: The school is to "recruit creative, innovative research faculty and to develop graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for lifelong careers in medical research." The school has campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Dallas, and Odessa, with additional learning sites in Mansfield, San Antonio, and Austin; and it educates more than 1,000 students each year. Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in nursing are issued by
3685-399: The school. The School of Nursing offers the only Doctor of Nursing Practice program in West Texas. The school is known for its alternatives to traditional educational opportunities including online coursework for a registered nurse to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing , a second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for students with a bachelor's degree in another subject, and
3752-416: The site into nearby Blackwater Draw and subsequently through Mackenzie recreational park. The runoff is easily accessible to children at play in the park, golfers, and the park's wildlife." Remediation of the site was expected to take at least five months, at a cost of $ 3.5 million in federal dollars. Every year on July 4, Lubbock hosts the 4th on Broadway event, an Independence Day festival. The event
3819-565: The southern edge, and Amarillo denoting the northern boundary. According to the United States Census Bureau , as of 2022, the city has a total area of 135.85 sq mi (351.85 km ), of which 134.605 sq mi (348.63 km ) (99.08%) are land and 1.244 sq mi (3.22 km ), or (0.92%), is covered by water. The population density was 1,900 inhabitants per square mile (730/km ). The tallest buildings in Lubbock are listed below. Lubbock has
3886-633: The state. In 1867, the land that would become Lubbock was the heart of Comancheria , the shifting domain controlled by the Comanche . Lubbock County was founded in 1876. It was named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock , former Texas Ranger and brother of Francis Lubbock , governor of Texas during the Civil War. As early as 1884, a U.S. post office existed in Yellow House Canyon . A small town, known as Old Lubbock, Lubbock, or North Town,
3953-520: The surrounding cities. The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, an annual event celebrating the prototypical Old West cowboy , takes place in Lubbock. The event, held in September, features art, music, cowboy poetry , stories, and the presentation of scholarly papers on cowboy culture and the history of the American West. A chuckwagon cook-off and horse parade also take place during
4020-478: The temperature fails to rise above freezing. The lowest recorded temperature was −17 °F (−27.2 °C) on February 8, 1933. Lubbock can experience severe thunderstorms during the spring, and occasionally the summer. The risk of tornadoes and very large hail exists during the spring in particular, as Lubbock sits on the far southwestern edge of Tornado Alley . The 2019 American Community Survey 's demographic and housing estimates program determined Lubbock had
4087-457: Was called in to begin cleaning up the site, which they described as "a threat to public health, welfare, and the environment". Greg Fife, the EPA's on-site coordinator, said: "Out of the 60,000 [barrels] we have on site, we think there are between 2,000 and 4,000 that have significant hazardous waste in them". Local residents were informed, "hazardous substances have overflowed the vats and flowed off
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#17327866920604154-471: Was commissioned to train physicians to help meet the health care needs of residents of West Texas, a population that now includes more than 2.5 million people. When the school opened, West Texas had one physician for every 1,300 residents. Currently, the ratio is about one physician for every 750 residents. Students spend their first two years of study in Lubbock and their last two years studying in Amarillo, Odessa or Lubbock. A self-proclaimed major initiative for
4221-483: Was established about three miles to the east. In 1890, the original Lubbock merged with Monterey, another small town south of the canyon. The new town adopted the Lubbock name. The merger included moving the original Lubbock's Nicolett Hotel across the canyon on rollers to the new townsite. Lubbock became the county seat in 1891, and was incorporated on March 16, 1909. In the same year, the first railroad train arrived. Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University)
4288-540: Was estimated at $ 125 million. The Metro Tower (NTS Building), then known as the Great Plains Life Building, at 274 ft (84 m) in height, is believed to have been the tallest building ever to survive a direct hit from an F5 tornado. During the late 1970s to mid-1980s, Texas Instruments was a major Lubbock employer, manufacturing consumer electronics – including early calculators, digital watches, and TI-99 series home computers. In
4355-564: Was first starting out. John Denver got his start in Lubbock and as a freshman student at Texas Tech in 1966 could be found playing in the Student Union for free. His father was a colonel in the USAF stationed at Reese Air Force Base west of the city. The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1946 and performs at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre . The Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater
4422-461: Was founded in Lubbock in 1923. A separate university, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , opened as Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1969. Both universities are now overseen by the Texas Tech University System , after it was established in 1996 and based in Lubbock. Lubbock Christian University , founded in 1957, affiliated with the Churches of Christ , has its main campus in
4489-569: Was successful and the question was put to the voters. On May 9, 2009, Proposition 1, which expanded the sale of packaged alcohol in Lubbock County, passed by a margin of nearly two to one, with 64.5% in favor. Proposition 2, which legalized the sale of mixed drinks in restaurants county-wide, passed with 69.5% in favor. On September 23, 2009, The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued permits to more than 80 stores in Lubbock. Prior to May 9, 2009, Lubbock County allowed "package" sales of alcohol (sales of bottled liquor from liquor stores), but not "by
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