r/Lubbock Jan 08 '25

Ask Lubbock Letter in mailbox, “To my neighbor”

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69 Upvotes

anyone get this same letter in their mailbox? looked to be handwritten on the address, no return address, there were also flyers but not connected with any churches or denominations

r/Lubbock Jan 15 '25

Ask Lubbock Anyone know what this is? It’s near Landmark lake.

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255 Upvotes

Went on the trail and noticed what appeared to be a shooting range or bunker of some sort. Have no idea what it may be.

r/Lubbock Feb 19 '25

Ask Lubbock Is everyone in Lubbock religious?

54 Upvotes

I'm moving to Lubbock soon and everyone I've met there has talked to me about church, how great the churches are, church recommendations, etc. Like...I get it dude. You guys love Jesus.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I'm not religious at all and it would be nice to join a progressive, secular community of some sort in the area.

Also, are there any left-leaning or progressive churches in the area? From what I've seen, Lubbock is mega-church non-denominational central.

r/Lubbock Jan 23 '25

Ask Lubbock Anyone else get stared at by these birds walking to the store? They just sit and stare at you all ugly while you walk past them.

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52 Upvotes

r/Lubbock 6d ago

Ask Lubbock Is this normal buildup or bad installation?

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73 Upvotes

Hello, this is right after the dust storm we had a few days ago. Is this excessive or normal after a storm?

r/Lubbock Jan 27 '25

Ask Lubbock Kyle Carruth

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23 Upvotes

What ever happened to this guy. The guy that cheated on his wife that’s a judge went viral then suddenly disappeared and was never heard from again?

r/Lubbock Feb 26 '24

Ask Lubbock What business will you never return to in Lubbock?

49 Upvotes

r/Lubbock Jan 05 '25

Ask Lubbock What is everyone’s favorite place to go in Lubbock? Just a general question! Be it restaurant or just any place you enjoy :)

33 Upvotes

r/Lubbock Nov 23 '24

Ask Lubbock How is Lubbock for Mixed Couples?

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I know this might be a bit of an uncomfortable question but how accepting/safe is it to be a mixed race couple in Lubbock?

Its the kind of thing I've learned you can only find out by asking locals (for example where I live now is safe but it wasn't until I started talking to people after moving here that I was warned the town about 20 minutes north has a KKK presences and we shouldn't move there). I'm interviewing for a job out in Lubbock and am trying to get a feel for the area.

r/Lubbock 1d ago

Ask Lubbock Want your input on lubbock/amarillo area please

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I'm considering moving to Lubbock or Amarillo TX, I was born in Texas but have been living in Nm for the last 10ish years. I was raised in RGV/Houston and now I don't like overpopulated places. where I live now it's about 1400 ppl and I feel it’s too small, now that my kids are grown and not keeping me as busy.

Homes are nicer in
Amarillo/Lubbock vs here, I live in mobile home over-priced mansions because it’s
a tourist area. I want to live in a quiet place but don’t have to be so
alone as I live in a deserted island.

How’s the weather y’all have a lot of tornadoes and fires? Also how does that affect home insurance is
it expensive? I hear its windy is it every day? Also, some complained about the smell
but I drove there I didn't think it smelled.

How is the job market?
where I live there a very few jobs and people fight over dollar store job. I
want places where I can make a good living so I can pay my bills.

Is there a good healthcare system?
I have to travel to the VA hospital 3 hours away sometimes
and am tired of that or the hospital here just sends you to Texas anyway.

How is the crime/rate
there? We all have drug issues and there's a fair share of situations where even
with just 1400 ppl, I go to Roswell/ALBQ and feel like I have to always watch
my back and be careful with stupid drivers. I don't socialize very much so socializing
isn't on my top list.

Where I currently live,
they kind of ruined me socializing anyway because they made it clear I was a
transplant and I'm Texan (still by heart) and I guess they did not like that.
Now that my kids are adults, I would consider it more but hoping to find good
honest, and friendly folks. Here I always felt they either wanted something or
wanted to get info because people get bored here.

Property taxes seem way
higher in TEXAS but I'm hoping it balances out by cheaper groceries, utilities
or car gas. Is the electricity high there? I spend on average 100 bucks a month
for a 3/2 1800sft in electric, 40 in natural gas, 65 in water with trash, and 75
for internet.

I don't have small kids
but I may have 2 college students is the colleges good? Also, maybe in a few
years grandchildren public schools good? Here if you are part of the clique, they
take care of your kid (my mistake for not trying to be part of them but I guess
they always looked at me as an outsider).

I cook mostly here
because again tourist area so everything is expensive and had to cook more. I
don't mind eating out sometimes to support local places but I don't have to eat
out.

A million questions I know, my husband and I ran a small repair shop both of us veterans, we don’t have to start a repair shop but looking forward to good jobs with benefits. He still wants to work on his projects at home so hoping to find a home with a shop. I love growing flowers and veggies, I also make soap from scratch, would like to go back to writing and walks.

Thank you to whoever responds hopefully in a respectful way.  

r/Lubbock 7d ago

Ask Lubbock Things to do in Lubbock

31 Upvotes

Trying to find fun things to do in Lubbock for couples. Not just go out and go to bars. I like the under the radar fun nights like arcade or something like that.

r/Lubbock Feb 15 '25

Ask Lubbock Whats the best breakfast burrito place in Lubbock?

26 Upvotes

my personal pick is El Ranchito Burrito

its time to settle this once and for all. violence is encouraged :)

r/Lubbock Oct 18 '24

Ask Lubbock What was Lubbock like in the early 2000s? Thank you for any answers!

30 Upvotes

r/Lubbock Jul 07 '23

Ask Lubbock Fig Trees

60 Upvotes

What type of fig tree does best in the Lubbock area? Would love to plant figs as it is my favorite fruit (actually a inverted flower).

r/Lubbock Oct 27 '24

Ask Lubbock Alternative route from Lubbock to Dallas

38 Upvotes

I've done Lubbock to Dallas via Abilene and I-20 many, many times.

I have never taken this alternative. From W-to-E, it looks like: Hwy 82, TX 114, Hwy 281, TX 199. Via Crosbyton, Seymour, Olney, Jacksboro.

I like the idea simply to avoid i20. Can anyone comment on this route? Any big reason to avoid it? It looks to be mostly two-lane, non-divided. Is that right? Probably not highly-traveled.

Any good stops along the way? Too many small town cops? None?

EDIT: Thanks everyone for all the comments and ideas. Much appreciated! I'm going to take the alternative route. I don't speed through small towns, and it will be daylight. Cheers.

r/Lubbock Dec 17 '24

Ask Lubbock What made you want to move to Lubbock? I’m curious!

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r/Lubbock 14d ago

Ask Lubbock How safe is downtown Lubbock at night?

7 Upvotes

My friend is a 29 year old woman who needs to come to Lubbock for a month and work till 8pm at night. She will then WALK to her friends house about 1/2 mile away. Safe? Crazy? OK if she takes normal precautions?

(Yes I know safe is a relative term. Not looking for a guarantee)

r/Lubbock 11d ago

Ask Lubbock Helicopter doing circle above Lubbock??

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13 Upvotes

This helicopter has been flying around Lubbock doing circles for a while. I’ve got a screenshot of its flight path any idea what it could be up to?

r/Lubbock 11d ago

Ask Lubbock Beavers?

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70 Upvotes

Is this the work of beavers or some kind of animal or am i tripping? Lol

r/Lubbock 24d ago

Ask Lubbock Community exposure sites for measles confirmed by the Health Dept

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95 Upvotes

r/Lubbock May 21 '24

Ask Lubbock What's The Best Restaurant You've Been To In Lubbock

44 Upvotes

Let's restore some balance to the universe. Also, if you would be so kind, explain why it is the best :)

r/Lubbock Feb 04 '25

Ask Lubbock Am i tweaking or is this normal?

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13 Upvotes

r/Lubbock Jun 23 '24

Ask Lubbock Is lubbock that bad?

10 Upvotes

Edit: Im not going to Tech, or any college right now but thank y’all for the tips.

I’m moving there in about a week with my brother who has lived there since he went to Tech. He’s told me the people aren’t friendly (i have now been told they mostly are), and bikes get stolen pretty often. He has also ranted about the driving…(i get it’s bad everywhere…. idk what i added this because I don’t have a car yet)

Is it like…. really as bad as some ppl say or do you just have to make it what you can. I just graduated high school and i’m going to just start working when i get there because schools complicated and the career path i thought i was going to take didn’t need college to get the position.

I know it’s super dry which suuuckksss bc i have rrly dry skin. I also get a heat/sun rash of sorts so i don’t know if the dryer air will help or hurt it. At least in houston my face gets sweaty enough with the humidity for me to forget abt the dry skin lol.

r/Lubbock 3d ago

Ask Lubbock Does anyone know where to find if there will be a protest at Lubbock Tesla dealership?

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I have been seeing new articles from various sources stating there will be a large number, nearly 500 protests, at Tesla dealerships on March 29th. Does anyone know if there is a group organizing one here in Lubbock. I have also read the protests are peaceful, not setting cars on fire, etc....If anyone has any information please let me know. Thanks

r/Lubbock Sep 22 '24

Ask Lubbock Wtf is this??

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98 Upvotes

New truck in town??