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LUBBOCK, TX — Until its closure in 1996, Reese Air Force Base was home to the training of T-38 "Talon" and T-37 "Tweet" pilots, who honed their emergency procedures and instrument approaches in the simulator building. This stoutly-built structure also served as the headquarters for the Operations Group Commander, a bird colonel, who oversaw all flying operations at Reese's three runways.

LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the southwest side of the city on Tuesday afternoon, August 20, 2024. The Human Bean, a franchised drive-thru coffee shop, is now open at 7019 82nd St.

LUBBOCK, TX — A contentious legal battle between two brothers, Michael and David Postar, has escalated to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit, originally filed by Michael Postar against his sibling, alleges trademark infringement, breach of fiduciary duty, and violations of a mediated settlement agreement, with twin brother David Postar filing a forceful defense. The dispute centers around the well-known storage businesses in west Texas, including Affordable Storage and A-Plus Storage.

BOERNE, TX — "We don't vet the people who buy our shirts, obviously. Nike doesn't vet people who buy their shoes," said Matt Carriker, the founder and influencer behind the YouTube channel "Demolition Ranch."

LUBBOCK, TX — Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., a titan in pay-per-view sporting event distribution, has unleashed a scorching lawsuit against West End Hotel, LLC, and its principals, Harendra I. Patel (a.k.a. Henry Patel) and Neeta H. Patel. The Patels have a controlling interest in the LLC which owns and operates the Aloft Lubbock Hotel at 2909 Iola Ave.

AUSTIN, TX – On this day in 1903, a proclamation was made from the steps of the Texas Capitol offering a $50,000 prize for discovering a way to rid Texas of the boll weevil.

LUBBOCK, TX — The Texas country band Flatland Cavalry is touring the United Kingdom next month, and Visit Lubbock will capitalize on their overseas tour.

LUBBOCK, TX — Colby Norris, treasurer of the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association, addressed the Lubbock City Council, stating that the homeowners association is ready for their neighborhood to be annexed by the city.

LUBBOCK, TX — Dr. and Lt. Col. John Kelly (ret.), Director of the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries at the Texas General Land Office, inspected the construction progress at the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, July 9. The cemetery, located at 4614 E. 50th St. on the east side of Lubbock, is on schedule and on budget, Kelly reported to the Lubbock City Council.

Civic Lubbock, Inc. is now accepting Local Grant applications for arts, cultural and entertainment events that will be held in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and/or Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. Funding of $90,000 is available to grant out for the 2024/2025 Local Grant Program, which is the highest amount ever allocated.

LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock City Council approved a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing company to operate at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. It was a unanimous vote this week.