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Lubbock Indoor climbing gym inSPIRE ROCK opens soon, here's what to know

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · 5d

Looking to reach new heights? inSPIRE ROCK climbing gym opens tomorrow. Here's what to know before you go.
#Lubbock #RockClimbing #NewBusiness

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Lubbock is finally getting an indoor rock climbing gym. Here's what to know before you go.

Here's which Lubbock coffee shops have the best fall flavor drinks in 2025

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · 13d

Which Lubbock coffee shop has the best Fall Flavor this season? Read to find out
#Lubbock #Coffee #PSL

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The A-J review team returns to find the best fall-flavor drink at four Lubbock coffee shops. Here's what was crowned the best of the season.

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · 19d

A Tulia solar farm has thousands of sheep and plans to add more. Here's why.

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#SolarGrazing #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #Texas

Solar panels stretch into the horizon at a solar farm in Tulia, Texas.

Texas-based Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant issues statement after filing bankruptcy

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · 23d

Lubbock-based, Amarillo-born Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy. Here's what we know.

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Lubbock-based, Amarillo-born Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy. Here's what we know.

Historic Levelland theater to roll out red carpet for grand reopening after 40 years

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · 28d

In the latest part of my #KeepDiscovering journey, I got a first look inside a stunning historic renovation in #Levelland.

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Levelland's historic Wallace Theater is rolling out the red carpet after a decades-long renovation. Here's how to join, what to expect.

Lubbock Country Club demolition continues, here's when new building will go up

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · 29d

Curious what's going on with the Lubbock Country Club? Here's the update!
#Lubbock #LubbockCountryClub #Construction

The Lubbock Country Club is in the process of demolishing its clubhouse to build a new one. Here's when, what to expect.

Why isn't the moon red? September's 'blood moon' didn't dazzle everywhere. Here's why

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Sep 8

Were you expecting a blood moon? Here's what happened.
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See amazing photos and video of what people saw as the moon took on a striking color of red Sept. 7-8, 2025.

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Nordstrom Rack Lubbock opens this week. Here's a first look and grand opening details

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Aug 23

Got to check out Hub City Comic Con for work today. Here's some of my favorite photos:

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Aug 20

Nordstrom Rack is opening this week in Lubbock. Here's a sneak peek inside the store, and grand opening details.

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Nordstrom Rack is opening this week in Lubbock. Here's a sneak peek inside the store, and grand opening details.

Texas Walmart stores pull potentially radioactive shrimp from shelves

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Aug 20

Have Great Value Walmart shrimp in your freezer? It may be radioactive

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The FDA reports a recall of potentially radioactive shrimp is impacting Walmart Great Value products. Here's what to do with it, and what Cesium is.

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Aug 18

The more you know.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Aug 18

You ‘run the gamut’ and ‘run the gauntlet.’

You don’t ‘run the gambit.’

gamut = entire range or series

gauntlet = severe trial

Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself to a new keyboard that makes the right amount of satisfying clicking sounds.
#Lubbock #KeyboardASMR #Keyboards #Journalism

Gen Con Indy 2025 is this week. What to know about the four biggest days of gaming

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Jul 31

This time last year, I was in the center of awesomeness. While I couldn't go this year, I am living through my friend's posts.

#HappyGenCon2025 to all!

John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · Jul 31

Check these guys out! Gen Con has so many talented artists here today in Indy.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · Jul 29

Fellow geeks rejoice! Upwards of 70,000 people (roughly the population of Muncie, Indiana) congregate in downtown Indianapolis for four fun days of games, cosplay and cool nerd merch.

If you're a local Indy resident, or from out of state dressed as a spiky haired anime character, here's what to know about this year's Gen Con.

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Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Jun 13

And after you read the article, see which salsas we recommend:

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Looking for the best salsa in Lubbock? Here's what the A-J team chose for flavor, heat.

Four members of the Avalanche-Journal staff tried 10 Lubbock local salsas. Here are their thoughts on hottest and tastiest.

Lubbock salsa companies share origin, flavors in hot market

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Jun 13

Did you know Lubbock has a number of local salsa companies? Here's 5, including 2 that you can find at your local supermarket.
#Lubbock #Salsa #Foodies

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Five Lubbock-area salsa companies share their origin stories, how they stand out, and where shoppers can find their products.

Giant Ground Sloth tooth found during Lubbock road project

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · May 14

I love digging up cool information.

The remains of an Ice Age era animal have been unearthed in Lubbock during a road construction project. Here's what it was and what will happen next.

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#Lubbock

The remains of an Ice Age era animal have been unearthed in Lubbock during a road construction project. Here's what it was and what will happen next.

Future of Lubbock County Expo Center uncertain as leaders eye Plan B in downtown Lubbock

Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · May 6

Seven years later and not fully funded, the future of the Lubbock County Expo Center remains uncertain as leaders look to Plan B. Here's what to know.
#Lubbock

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Seven years later and not fully funded, the future of the Lubbock County Expo Center remains uncertain as leaders look to Plan B. Here's what to know.

Lubbock saw waterpark woes, ransomware in healthcare, more in 2024. Here's what happened.

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Kellaweena 🎃 @kellalena.bsky.social · Jan 21

Good things come to those who have a satisfyingly smooth pen that is fun to write with.

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Timothy W. Long @timwlong.bsky.social · Jan 15

New book cover day! This is coming soon from Aethon books.
#cosy #cozy #cozyfantasy #royalroad #writers #writersofbluesky #Wrtingcommunity

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Alana @alanaedgin.bsky.social · Dec 27

Do you remember the waterpark that did not exist? How about the timeline of the ransomware attack at 2 hospitals? Here's a look back at the biggest headlines and what has happened since.

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#Lubbock #Waterpark #HistoricBuildings #UnitedSupermarket #Hospitals

Remember these six hot topics in the business beat in 2024? Here's a look at a waterpark controversy, electric market, ransomware and more in Lubbock.