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MARCH 2020 On the Cover Hearty homemade ramen from Sarita’s Organics & Small World Oven PHOTO BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

Features

18 ALL THE LIGHT IN THE SPECTRUM How the Burkhart Center is revolutionizing autism care in West Texas.

by Jonathan Baker

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23 “THE NATURAL KIND”

An interview with Temple Grandin

24 GREENER PASTURES

The offspring of a World Champion barrel-racing horse was on his way to slaughter – until he was rescued.

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Departments 27 COOKING LESSONS

Make your own healthier ramen noodles at home.

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t’s a privilege to share the heart and soul of the city through our features each month. That is especially true this month as we stepped inside the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research.

We spent a Friday afternoon on a tour of the Center’s wonderful facilities, learning about its groundbreaking clinical services and seeing firsthand the progress made with one of its special patients. Once nonverbal and isolated, client Josh’s family moved to Lubbock for the Burkhart Center. We met Josh while he and his care team worked on therapy techniques to help him improve in specific areas like speech and fine motor skills. Josh is a beautiful auburn-haired 16-year-old that has been receiving care at the Center for just three years. In that short amount of time, he has developed speech and improvement in a multitude of areas. He was so excited to spend time with us, which is apparent when you see his precious smile. It’s an afternoon I will always treasure. Many thanks to our hosts for the time they spent with us. Learn more in our feature, “All the Light in the Spectrum,” beginning on page 18.

On the same Friday afternoon, we drove across town to meet Molly Kizziah and her latest rescue horse, Victory Frost. He is an exquisite animal, with almost white-blue eyes. His bond with Molly was apparent, even though he wasn’t a huge fan of our photographer’s big black lens. We left feeling encouraged for “Frosty’s” future, knowing that Molly’s patience and skill will eventually payoff and he’ll have a life that he deserves and enjoys. Learn more on starting on page 24.

I’m not sure I’ve ever met someone who didn’t love ramen. It’s a quick, sodium-filled and satisfying meal that costs less than a dollar. But homemade ramen is a dramatically different endeavor. The rich, robust broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. Fresh toppings and chili sauce … My mouth is watering just writing about it. We learned how to make preservativefree ramen noodles with some of our favorite local cooks, Jay and Sarah Castro. Honestly, everything that Jay and Sarah create is the best. They’ve shown us how to make possibly the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever eaten, an orzo salad that I still make for my family, and now homemade ramen. I guarantee that once you’ve made your own fresh noodles, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. They’re that delicious. We hope you’ll be inspired to host a noodle-making party with your friends so you can enjoy a ramen feast together!

We’re often inspired to take action when we learn more about our city. And we hope you are, too. We’re so fortunate to experience the talent and passion shared by the important businesses and nonprofits working to make Lubbock a better place.

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Contributors

JONATHAN BAKER

JASON BOYETT

Jonathan’s copywriting has appeared in Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Popular Mechanics, and he reports on the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles for High Plains Public Radio. In his spare time, he writes crime novels.

Jason has written more than a dozen books and is the host and creator of “Hey Amarillo,” an interview podcast. Visit heyamarillo.com and jasonboyett.com.

DARREN HENDRICKS

SYLVIA JENNINGS

Darren is a graphic designer who has worked with newspaper, publication, website and advertising clients around the country for more than 20 years. He lives in McPherson, Kansas, with his family. See his work at dviso.com.

A Lubbock native and former state trooper, Sylvia has been a photographer for more than 30 years. Her work ranges from editorial to portraiture. Learn more at sjphotography-sylviajennings.com.

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SHANNON RICHARDSON Photographer

Shannon has been photographing commercial/ advertising work for more than 20 years.

He has also published a photographic book about Route 66. See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and route66americanicon.com.

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Around Town

SYMPHONY GUILD WINTER BALL On Feb. 1, the Symphony Guild held its Winter Ball at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Senior debutantes were presented at the Winter Ball.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Raegan Bain, Kellen Kotara, Briana Erculiana and Brylee Burchett

Wesley Lowrance, Michelle Crawford and Griffin Young

Carol King, Johnny Mosser and Lyndyn Mosser

Kolbi Yanzuk and Victoria Cuello

Dana Whitaker, Cindy Streit, Margaret Scolaro and Amanda Hensley

Erik and Samuel Medina

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Linda Lowrance and Elizabeth Staggs

Debby Hansard, Ivy Zepeda and Carolyn Simpson

DAY THE MUSIC DIED 2020 The Buddy Holly Center held its annual Day the Music Died celebration and remembrance on Feb. 3. The all-day event included trolley tours, J.I Allison house tours, a showing of the Buddy Holly Documentary, and children’s activities.

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Bobby and Debbie Caswell, Rob and Anita Owens, and Brenda and Verlan Winegarner

Buddy Holly Center

Alexandra Contreraz and April Narbaez

Sheila Malcom and Barbara Whittenberg

Bo Tan

Irie Hernandez

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Around Town

EIGHTH ANNUAL ALSTROM ANGELS BENEFIT DINNER On Feb. 8, the Eighth Annual Alstrom Angels Benefit Dinner was held at Four Bar K. The fundraiser included live music by Jason Fellers.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Cassie and Russ Pfeiffer

Debbie and Gary Pate, and Tracey Spradling

Justin and Amanda Smith, and Lauren Matter

Kamryn Turnbow and Max Miller

Marisa Scheef, and Chris and Kristin Sellers

Kelsey Turnbow and Paityn Johnston

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Brandi and Ben Blake

Sabrina and Antonio Piña

UNDER THE SEA LUNCHEON Moonlight Musicals presented an Under the Sea Luncheon on Feb. 9. The luncheon was held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and featured a costume contest and a special showing of the musical, “The Little Mermaid.”

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Micah Peppas, Frank Rendon, Kelsie Curry and David Goforth

Ivy, Kris and John Zepeda

JB, Charlie, Cody and Betsey Timmons

Lynce, Tosha, Gracie and Charlee Carroll

Kathy and Audrey Oaks

Morgan and Hadley Pickering

Shirley and Al Bendeck

Hannah Morgan and Dimitri Pappas

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Around Town

FIFTH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BANQUET AND LIVE AUCTION On Feb. 13, the Fifth Annual Fundraiser Banquet and Live Auction was held at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Funds from the event benefited Pheasants Forever and Quails Forever.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Logan Teinett and James Lewis

Ronnie and Brandon Burleson

Casey Jones and Kale Garretson

Sam and Natalie Harryman

Joe Harriger and David Houston

Lori and Houston Marchman

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Courtney Spiegel and Ashley Van Nort

Chuck Kershner and Meggan Wilkes

WALTZING FOR WISHES Waltzing for Wishes was held on Feb. 15, at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. Celebrity dancers showcased their dancing and raised funds for Make-A-Wish North Texas.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Angelica Torres, Karen Logan and Candice Hayes

Tyshuan Robinson, Tra’Shuna Thomas, Ruby Robinson and Mi’Ari Compton

Greg and Elise May, and Kensie and Joe Wolcott

Chelsea and Robert Salazar

Allen and Brittany Carson, and Lee William

Abby Bogle and Dan Thompson

Zachary Williamson and Madelyn Osborne

Kylee Marcus and Caroline Goodnight

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or a few years, it seemed like the smartphone would kill the watch. Why strap something to your wrist when you carried a separate gadget that performed the exact same function (plus a million more)? But the expected death of the wristwatch was, perhaps, too early of an alarm.

Surprisingly, wristwatch sales have increased over the past few years, driven by consumers who just wanted to check the time without being sucked into their smartphone’s morass of notifications, badges and alerts. March is a month when we think about time – get ready to “spring forward” – so we browsed local retailers for some of the latest timepieces. If you think it’s dominated by the same old luxury brands, think again.

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1. Alor women’s diamond watch $1,495; Alor men’s diamond watch $995, Malouf’s 2. Fossil automatic watch $219, Dillard’s 3. Shinola women’s watch $900, Drest by Scott Malouf 4. Daniel Wellington women’s nylon band watch $175, Chrome 5. Nixon Men’s Brigade leather watch $175, Chrome 6. Coach women’s rose gold watch $250, Dillard’s

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eometric shapes have been making a comeback in home decor for years now, and one of the latest trends features one of the simplest shapes of all: the circle. Part of the appeal is the throwback popularity of mid-century modern design and its clean, straightforward lines. The rest may be due to the innate and omnipresent symbolism of a circle.

Couples use circles (a wedding ring) to indicate romantic commitment. Children gather in circles at school. We employ circular objects – cups, plates, pots – to feed ourselves.

Circles are everywhere. Why shouldn’t they also be present in our homes? We checked in with some of Lubbock’s boutiques for examples of this latest design trend. We weren’t disappointed. Circle up, everyone.

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1. Gold Marais sphere $48, Chrome 2. Decorative ball $39.95, Embellish Décor 3. Taormina tufted pillow $69.99, Dillard’s 4. Carolyn Kinder International vase $32.90, Dora Moss Interiors 5. French beaded ball chandelier $300, Jux-Ta-Posh Home 6. Michael Aram Calla Lilly bowl $206.99, Embellish Décor

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COVER STORY

ALL THE LIGHT IN THE SPECTRUM How the Burkhart Center is revolutionizing autism care in West Texas

by Jonathan Baker

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rom humble beginnings, the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research has grown to be one of the finest autism-focused institutions in the country. The organization provides a remarkably multifaceted range of services, from working with autism patients through Applied Behavior Analysis, to helping autistic teens attend college or transition into the workforce, to giving families the tools to help their autistic kids, to reaching out into rural West Texas communities to educate families with autistic children. At the center of all of it lies a staff with a heart for service and a dream of making autism livable for everyone who is touched by it.

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PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

JULIA BURRIS, B.S., RBT, WITH PATIENT JOSH

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THE CENTER OFFERS ITS CONFERENCE ROOM FOR GROUP MEETINGS.

JOSH POINTS TO ITEMS HE CAN RECOGNIZE AND ARTICULATE. FINLEY, THE CENTER’S THERAPY DOG

STARTING SIMPLE

The Burkhart Center was founded in 2005 through a gift from Jim and Jere Lynn Burkhart, in honor of their grandson, Collin. “Collin’s now in his early thirties,” explains Burkhart Center Director Wesley Dotson. “When he was growing up, nobody knew what autism was.

There wasn’t a lot of training for professionals or for teachers – even doctors weren’t really familiar with it.”

The Burkharts hoped to create a place for teaching and healing, affiliated with Texas Tech’s College of Education – a place that would provide training and services to people with autism and their families, as well as the professionals who serve them. “They chose Lubbock and Texas Tech because they wanted to put the center in a place where there really wasn’t anything else,” says Wesley Dotson. “We’re the only comprehensive autism center in West Texas. There’s not anything even similar to us within about five, six hours in any direction. And we exist within the College of Education because the vision is not just that we’re helping families, but that we’re training teachers and training parents to work with kids with autism, in order to make the community more inclusive.”

For the first eight years of its existence – up until 2013 – the Burkhart Center comprised a couple of classrooms and a couple of offices in Tech’s College of Education building. “When I came here in 2010,” recalls Wesley Dotson, “there were only three full-time staff and a couple of professors working with the program.” Then in November 2013, the Center moved into a new building, dedicated solely to the

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Burkhart Center and its autism work. After that, the organization began to expand rapidly.

“Today,” says Director Dotson, “we have over 15 different clinical services. We work with over a hundred clients a month, from very young children new with their diagnoses all the way through degreeseeking college students and young adults working and living in the community. We’re now home to seven different research groups, working in a building with over 30 faculty from every college on campus, including the Health Sciences Center, and we partner with over 125 community partners who help us do our work.”

This massive new operation is a far cry from the Burkart Center’s early days. “We used to only be staffed by staff and student volunteers,” says Wesley Dotson. “We’re now home to a graduate program and special education and Applied Behavior Analysis that provides many of our student workers for our services. So, we’re exponentially bigger than we were even seven, eight years ago – and all thanks to the new building, amazing community support, and our incredible team.”

THE THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Much of the Burkhart Center’s work is based on a therapeutic model called Applied Behavior Analysis. While there is no known cure for autism, research shows that focusing on behavior principles can produce lasting change for most individuals on the spectrum. The therapy technique concentrates on improving specific behaviors, such as communication and social interactions and reading and academics,

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD IS AUTISTIC THE CENTER HAS A GYM FOR PATIENTS TO EXERCISE AND INCREASE MOBILITY.

THERAPISTS WATCH FAMILIES INTERACT TO HELP WITH PARENTING SKILLS.

as well as fine motor skills, hygiene and grooming.

“We are usually the first therapy right after diagnosis,” explains Allison Sheats, the Center’s associate director of outpatient services.

“Many times, we’re the first contact families have. And we get to navigate ‘What does it mean now that your child has been diagnosed?’

Through our services, we are able to provide the foundational skills to be successful in the classroom, at home, and with peers.”

“We’re still analyzing the data,” adds Paige Dotson, a Graduate Research Assistant and a Registered Behavioral Technician at the Burkhart Center. “But anecdotally, I can speak to how the skills learned [at the Center] translate to friendships formed beyond the classroom.

I have had multiple parents approach me about the changes they have seen in their children and want a chance to repeat the classes.”

And the Burkart’s therapeutic approach doesn’t just apply to the kids. “In our focus ABA model,” says Wesley Dotson, “parent training is a mandated part of the process. Parents have to agree to be trained in what we’re doing with them. So the way we deliver services is, the family [performs ABA treatment] in front of a camera and we’re watching, we’re giving feedback, we’re helping them improve their parenting skills.”

Another great service for parents are the “monthly respite events,” where the Burkhart staff opens the center on a Friday night to kids with autism and their families. “The parents get three hours of respite,” explains Wesley Dotson, “where they know no one’s going to ask them to come pick up their kid. That’s one of our huge outreach activities.”

“I love that you asked me that!” says Burkhart Center Director Wesley Dotson, when we asked how to detect autism in children. In fact, Dotson has two separate answers to the question – one for younger kids and one for older ones. “For young kids, under the age of 4 or 5, that family should talk to their pediatrician and ask the doctor to do what’s called an M-CHAT; it’s a screener for autism. That should be part of every pediatric wellness check, and it can give an initial ‘yes, there’s something to be concerned about’ or ‘no, there’s not,’ in terms of autism.”

However, adds Dotson, “if the child is old enough to be in preschool or they’re into school age, and if you suspect that child might be on the spectrum, the most efficient way to move forward is to contact your child’s school and ask them to do an evaluation.” If the school suspects the presence of a disability, they must then do a full evaluation that’s paid for by the school – not the families. And, if the child does show signs of autism, then they’ll potentially qualify for special education services. “And that opens a whole world of resources,” says Dotson.

Finally, concludes Dotson, “If there’s any doubt or you have any question or you’re not sure, reach out to the Burkhart Center. We have people on staff who can help families find an evaluation or sign up for state services. We consider ourselves a clearing house, not just for autism services, but because we’re plugged in with so many partners, we can help families get speech pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy … We partner with the Speech Clinic and Tech. We partner with the Family Therapy Clinic, who work with the Trauma Clinic. A lot of times, a family that comes in with a kid with autism may have other things going on, too. We try hard to give our parents information that supports not just their child, but the entire family for the entire experience.”

Furthermore, the Center offers myriad classes and camps, including summer camps and social skills classes. The Burkhart Center partners with Tech’s College of Visual & Performing Arts to offer free theater and dance classes. The organization even offers animation workshops throughout the year for elementary and high school kids. And then there are the “family fun events.”

“For example,” explains Wesley Dotson, “we hosted a trick-or-treat event at Halloween. We host a ‘Pictures with Santa’ holiday event in December. We’ll do things like rent the Science Spectrum for an evening, or rent the Tech pool for an evening and let our families come out for two or three hours. We really try to focus on opportunities for the kids to come socialize because that’s often a hard thing for our families.”

AT YOUR SERVICE

In addition to research and treatment, the Burkhart Center provides therapeutic and educational resources to the entire West Texas region – a larger area than is served by any other autism center in the country.

“For example,” says Wesley Dotson, “our mobile clinic provides the entire region with parent-directed treatment.” In addition, to ensure proper treatment, the Center uses telemedicine to support rural families. Workers and volunteers also travel throughout communities in West Texas performing intake interviews.

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Wesley Dotson. “Our graduate program is targeted at educational professionals working in public school and community settings with folks of autism. We have students all over the state of Texas who are working as teachers, as educational diagnosticians, as school psychologists, and we’re training them all to work with students with autism. And we’re going to all 20 of the educational service centers across the entire state of Texas, doing intensive three-day workshops to help those regions develop training capacity for their teachers.”

To take things even further, the Burkhart Center’s adult programs actually serve the entire country; the Center’s students come from across the United States. “We were one of the first five or 10 programs in the country to do that.”

With its mobile outreach clinics and ABA therapies, the Burkhart Center’s services are open to children as young as 3 years old. And those same children can receive those services for free all the way up to the age of 15, under a state grant program. After that, from 15 to 18, the Center has a contract with the Texas Workforce Commission to provide therapy services until the students can go into another program – either the Transition Academy or the CASE program. “So,” explains Wesley Dotson, “the family can literally come to us with a 3-year-old, begin services, and we would have available options for them all the way up into the thirties.”

As mentioned, the Center offers two separate programs for adults with autism – and adolescents transitioning into adulthood. The Transition Academy is a program for young adults from 18 to 30 who have graduated from school but still need help developing job skills, life skills and social skills, in order to be as independent as possible.

“That’s a one and a half to three-year program, where they come five days a week,” explains Wesley Dotson. “They work 10 to 12 hours a week in employment settings, learning job skills. They also work on life skills and learning, get exercise and find their hobbies, build friendships, and basically learn how to have a full life.”

“Students attending the Transition Academy receive extensive social skills training,” explains Transition Academy Director Janice Magness. This training can entail skills that many of us take for granted, including accepting criticism, developing and maintaining friendships, establishing short- and long-term goals, learning appropriate behavior for various social settings, and accepting alternative opinions and points of view. The Transition Academy also stresses independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, household chores, money management skills, nutrition and healthy food preparation, personal safety, dressing for success and fitness classes. “The goal of the Transition Academy,” says Magness, “is to graduate students who become employed and integrated into the community.”

The Transition Academy is not a degree-seeking program.

Instead, those students are gaining employment and independence.

Perhaps most impressively, the Transition Academy has a better than 90% competitive employment rate on the day students graduate from the program. “So,” says Wesley Dotson, “while they’re not getting college degrees, when they leave us, they’re getting jobs, driver’s licenses, apartments … They’re living in the community.”

Meanwhile, for those students hoping to obtain a college degree, there’s CASE: Connections for Academic Success and Employment.

The program is designed to support students at Texas Tech and South Plains College, who are working toward a degree and are seeking a career related to their major. “We coach young adults with autism and other related developmental disabilities to be successful in college and beyond college, to become self-actualized adults contributing to society,” explains Taylor Fidler, the CASE program’s Assistant Director. “We’re noticing an increase in the number of college students who have autism. Many people believe that individuals with autism may not want to socialize, [but] we have overwhelmingly found that our students have a strong desire to connect with others.” In this way, the Burkhart Center’s research can help guide

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the ways in which the CASE program can continue to provide opportunities for students to develop social skills and meaningful connections in the areas they choose to pursue in college – and beyond.

“That program has been around for eight years, and it’s served over 80 students,” says Wesley Dotson. “We’ve actually got over 40 right now in the program.” Indeed, the Transition Academy and CASE are two of the Burkhart Center’s flagship programs. “There are few other places in the country that engage in that kind of programming,” adds Dotson. “I’m actually not aware of another autism center that has two adult programs that are parallel and supportive of each other.”

And, despite the multifaceted nature of the Burkhart Center’s work, the institution continues to grow. “I hope to see the Burkhart Center continue to expand programming,” says Dr. Christy Chapman, who runs the Mobile Outreach Clinic for Autism (MOCA). “We have been able to meet the needs of those with autism across the lifespan, but I feel like there is still so much more that we can do – and that potential is exciting!”

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

In the end, everyone at the Burkhart Center agrees that raising healthy and happy autistic children is a community effort. “My favorite part about working at the Burkhart Center,” says Paige Dotson, “is the community within the center, and the population with which we work. I love the support I receive across the departments within the Burkhart Center; it’s an incredible work environment.”

Director Wesley Dotson agrees, also noting the importance of the larger Texas Tech community. “There is no way, no matter how incredible my staff is – and they really are, I have an amazing team – there’s no way we can do our work without the support and the help of donors, without the partners across the university who bring their expertise to the table and help us offer new services and learn new things about how to serve folks with autism. Our vision is always to continue to build our partnerships and to build our network so that we can support the big picture.”

“You know,” he adds, “the long-term goal is to become a model where people come to the Burkhart Center to see how we do what we do. And that’s already happening for our college program, for our Transition Academy, our teacher training initiatives … My colleagues and I are starting to receive invitations to travel all over the state and the country to talk about it. I think that’s the success of the Center.”

Nevertheless, Wesley Dotson and his staff never lose sight of the true reason for their work. “There is great satisfaction in watching our students mature and become more confident each year, achieving their academic goals and gaining confidence to seek competitive employment,” says Taylor Fidler. “Our students work very hard to overcome social-skills deficits and manage themselves and their resources to achieve their goals. They’re the hardest working students on campus, and that motivates me to work harder for them.”

“I learn something every day from these young adults,” adds Transition Academy Director Janice Magness. “They are so bright and fun to be around. They learn to develop friendships and become more social, and they’re loyal employees in the workplace.”

Associate Director of Outpatient Services Allison Sheats agrees.

“My favorite part of my work is my clients. They are my why. I have the amazing privilege of celebrating monumental moments with families and watching kids exceed expectations. From celebrating first words spoken, giving a family the tools to grocery shop again, or seeing a client make their first friend, we get to see lives changed right in front of us. And knowing the Burkhart Center had a part in that is truly something special.”

Wesley Dotson phrases the mission of the Center quite simply: “We want to keep the focus on helping those kids, helping those young adults. The better we are at that, I think, everything else follows.” L

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An Interview with Temple Grandin

n recent years, Temple Grandin has risen to become perhaps America’s most famous authority on autism (and livestock, for that matter). Herself autistic, Grandin is a highly regarded professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. A film based on her life, entitled simply “Temple Grandin” and starring Claire Danes as Grandin, was released in 2010. Grandin has dedicated her life to educating the public on autism, and on the humane treatment of livestock.

Lubbock Magazine: Have you been pleased with how autism treatment has developed over the past decade?

Temple Grandin: Well, I think what’s happening in autism treatment, is we’re doing a really good job with the little kids. But where we’re falling down is with the older kids. Because autism, when the kids get older, kind of goes into three groups. You’ve got a high-end, fully verbal group that ought to get a job out at Silicon Valley or get a truck mechanics job, something like that. Then you’ve got a mid-level group. And then you have a very severe group that might have trouble with dressing themselves. And it all has the same label. Now, when kids are little, the autistic ones all look the same. When I was 3 I had no speech, I had terrible behavior. And early education, that’s where we’re doing a really good job. But I’ve seen too many older kids that are just sort of the quirky, nerdy, different kind of kid, and they’re not learning enough basic skills like shopping and learning how to work. We need to start teaching these kids how to work, starting with church volunteer jobs at around ages 8 to 11. So they’ll learn how to work on a schedule outside the family. Really important thing for them to learn.

LM: Where would you like to see autism treatment? I’m thinking, for example, of the weighted blankets you developed.

TG: Well, there’s a place for them. For some people it helps them to sleep. Good, use it. It helps some kids, other kids it doesn’t.

It depends upon the kid. You take things like weighted blankets, some of these sensory problems, you get sound sensitivity problems. So, again, a child is terrified of the hairdryer, now let the child turn that hairdryer on and off where they control it. And that will help reduce the problem with sound sensitivity if they

can control the thing that they don’t like, like the hairdryer or the vacuum cleaner.

LM: Are you happy with Applied Behavior Analysis? Do you feel like that is the way forward?

TG: It all depends upon how you do it. There’s lots of different kinds of Applied Behavior Analysis. I like the natural kind. I do not like the old-fashioned kind. Saying do you like Applied Behavior Analysis is sort of like, do you like different kinds of dogs. There’s a whole lot of different ones.

LM: When you say you don’t like the old-fashioned kind, what do you mean?

TG: I don’t like the old rigid stuff. I like it in a much more natural environment. And the thing is, the way people do it is so different.

You’ve got to be careful not to drive a kid into sensory overload. If you drive a kid into sensory overload, you might as well be hitting a brick wall because you’re not going to get anywhere. And there’s two ways they can respond to that: screaming or they just totally withdraw and they’re silent. So you have to be careful about that.

And autistic kids are very different on their problems with sensory overload. Very, very variable.

LM: That’s so interesting.

TG: You might be interested in my book, “The Autistic Brain.” In my book, I talk about the different ways people think, the picture thinkers like me. The thing is, we need our visual thinkers. And one of the things that’s become a problem is the visual thinking kids can’t do algebra and that’s screening them out of a skilled trade.

And that’s totally wrong, doing that. That’s totally wrong because I can do my old-fashioned, regular arithmetic math. I can do that.

But we need our visual thinkers. We need them to build stuff. We need them to fix trucks. I have found in my work building a food processing plant that the visual thinkers design all the clever equipment. They lay out the plant. And then the mathematical minds, they’ll do the boilers, they’ll do the refrigeration system, electric power. And then you have the word thinkers, they keep everybody from getting all mixed up. They make a whole team. L MARCH 2020 • thelubbockmagazine.com • Lubbock Magazine

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FEATURE

VICTORY FROST AND MOLLY KIZZIAH

Greener Pastures The offspring of a World Champion barrel-racing horse was on his way to slaughter – until he was rescued

by Jonathan Baker

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hat happens to a horse when its owner grows tired of it or can’t afford to take care of it?

If that horse is fortunate, it will be adopted by a caring neighbor or relative – or saved by a rescue organization. But many horses aren’t so lucky – and these are often shipped off for slaughter in foreign countries. Such was the case with Victory Frost, a magnificent cremello quarter horse with a surprising pedigree – his father is one of the world’s finest roping horses.

“Frosty,” as he is now affectionately known, was headed to the slaughterhouse when he was rescued by a young Texas Tech graduate named Molly Kizziah. Now, Molly and this recovering stallion have developed a lasting bond.

“ Horse People”

Molly Kizziah was born and raised on the South Plains, and she’s about as West Texas as they come. “I was born here,” she says. “Went to high school here.” But she didn’t start thinking about rescuing horses until after playing for the Texas Tech Polo Club. “When I played polo at Tech, I became good friends with the Barringtons, who own the property next door to the polo barn. I did hospice care for their family member for five months. Ben Barrington owns the property and he allows me to keep my horses there in exchange for feeding his horses at night in the barn.”

Molly describes the Barringtons as “horse people,” and it’s clear that, for her, this is the highest compliment that can be bestowed on anyone. “They’re just really good people,” she says. “I have five horses on their property.” Molly, however, lives in an apartment in Lubbock.

Twice a day she drives out to the Barrington land to care for and feed their horses – and her own.

In the spring of 2017, Molly left the Tech Polo Club – and decided it was time to obtain some horses of her own. “I contacted Ramona Foxworth, who owns Gypsy Heart Horse Rescue, and she said, ‘I have a horse for you.’ I adopted a rescue that was a legitimate starved horse, that had been seized by a sheriff with a warrant. A real rescue case. I mean, an emaciated horse. I still have her.”

After watching that first horse begin to recover and come back into health, Molly was hooked. She recouped what she had spent on that first rescue, obtained a second rescue, and then … Victory Frost appeared.

Like a Ghost

Last October, Victory Frost came into Molly’s life – and the young horsewoman hardly knew what hit her. “Ramona got ahold of this cremello stallion that she rescued from slaughter – from a kill pen – and boom, she sent me that horse. It became mine overnight.

Like her first rescue, Victory Frost was, at the time of his rescue, in very bad shape. “He also was starved, emaciated … But I could see that he was very well bred. He was rescued from slaughter. I’ve got pictures of when he came in, he was in horrible condition. Now, he’s a gorgeous 2-year-old. He had never even been touched by people when I got him. His ribs were showing, he had cuts all over his face, he had zero muscle on the butt.”

As she began to delve deeper into Frosty’s story, Molly learned the reason for the stallion’s incipient magnificence.

Frosty’s sire, as it turned out, was Watch Red Buck Dun. “His dad is a literal World Champion roping horse.” Indeed, Molly found that the emaciated white horse headed for the slaughterhouse had a certificate of breeding from the American Quarter Horse Association. “I called him Victory Frost, or Vic Frosty. I just call him Frosty. But he’s a blueeyed horse, and he was actually a ‘double crypt,’ which means his testicles were undescended. So his surgery was a little more than just a normal snip. But I raised funds for his surgery.”

The Business of Unwanted Horses

Today, Molly Kizziah has become intimately involved with Gypsy Heart Horse Rescue, the organization that connected her with her first horses. Molly speaks for Gypsy Heart, and serves as an advocate and ambassador for their rescue operation. And the work is much needed.

So how does such a beautiful animal find itself on the path to slaughter? Horses can find themselves in this situation for myriad reasons: Perhaps it’s a healthy horse but the owner can’t afford to feed it. Maybe it’s a horse that is dangerous to handle or has injured someone. Regardless, there is an industry that feeds (literally) off of unwanted horses. And there are those who find homes for those horses – for a profit.

Of the estimated 10 million horses in the United States, it’s likely that at least 140,000 horses are sent to slaughter annually (the GAO estimated the 2011 number at 138,000). The number of unwanted horses in America is probably even larger than that. Indeed, the Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated that there were 170,000 unwanted horses in the U.S. – and that estimate was made 13 years ago.

The legality of slaughtering horses gets tricky. The animals are sometimes considered livestock, but in other cases they are seen as companion animals. This leads to murky laws. For example, the FDA requires some horse drugs to be labeled as hazardous when the horses are intended for food production. Obviously, such warnings are not necessary for other companion animals, such as dogs or cats.

In addition to the murkiness of the laws, there simply aren’t enough organizations to handle all of the unwanted horses in the U.S. According to a 2009 study – again, the most recent numbers are rather old – nearly 70% of the country’s horse rescue operations are at or near capacity. What’s more, the “kill pen” facilities from which rescues get many of their animals are completely unregulated, which can lead to unscrupulous business practices. “A lot of times a third party will come in to make a little profit for themselves, because that’s what slaughter is anyways for some people. They will get these horses and try to sell them to keep them from being killed, one. But second because they get a profit for it. It’s a pretty sad industry once you know what goes on and how the horses are maintained in these kill pens – and the care they don’t receive.”

But how to interrupt this practice? That’s where folks like Molly come in, goodhearted horse lovers who have access to open land and can raise money to purchase horses from rescue operations, giving animals like Victory Frost a new lease on life. “We’re really lucky when we can get a couple of them, one or two a year. We’re kind of a smaller rescue, just beginning.”

“These people,” says Molly, “that’s what they do to make themselves a little bit of money. They come in and they put these horses on a Facebook page. And a lot of them are still sent to slaughter. I mean, not all of them can get the money raised. These are middlemen, they want to make some money, so a horse like Frosty, sold at an auction, if they don’t know it’s registered and it’s an unbroke horse, you could probably get for about three or four hundred bucks. But we paid $900 for him because there’s a middleman there. And so they want to make some money, too, so the price of the horse is a little higher. He was actually the highest priced horse that I saw ever on [the kill pen’s] page.”

More specifically, Victory Frost came from a “kill pen” in Oklahoma, one of several such clearing houses on the High Plains. “You can call and pay money to keep these horses from shipping to slaughter,” says Molly.” And sometimes it doesn’t work out and you’ve sent $200 to give him a couple more days.”

A Special Guy

In fact, Victory Frost had less chance of living than many of the other horses at the kill pen. “A lot of them have more chances than a stallion,” explains Molly. “A stallion has the worst chance of getting adopted or getting saved. People don’t want to deal with a stallion.

And he was an unbroke horse, so we knew he was going to be sent to slaughter.”

But Molly wasn’t going to let that happen – and she marshalled her community to save Frosty. “People stepped up. They raised the money for him. And I’ve done a lot of work with him. I can put a saddle on his back. He’s not broke but he’s doing a lot more work and things than he was before. He’s grown immensely. He’s grown an entire hand! I mean, I have pictures of his daddy. His daddy’s a gorgeous Palomino and this horse, this cremello is … He’s just gorgeous. His head’s small, and his ears are strong, perfect. He’s come a long way.” L MARCH 2020 • thelubbockmagazine.com • Lubbock Magazine

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General Admission • $5 Adults • FREE - Kids 12 & Under Hours • Saturday, April 18th | 10am - 6pm • Sunday, April 19th | Noon - 5pm

General Admission Includes Access To • EXHIBIT: Out of This World! A Celebration of Outer Space, Astronauts and Space Travel

• EXHIBIT HALL: Demonstrating artists and 150 visual artists from across the nation selling their work • JURIED GALLERY: Featuring award-winning art • PERFORMANCE STAGES: Singers, Dancers, Actors and Musicians • KID’S ART AREA: 10 different Kid Stops with free make-and-take projects

Special ticketed performances:

Tickets available through Select-A-Seat Lubbock | 806-770-2000 or at selectaseatlubbock.com

PREMIERE NIGHT | Friday, April 17th | 6PM - 8:30PM | Exhibit Hall

Honoring Lou Dunn Diekemper Tickets $40 Service fee included • Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar • Cocktail Attire Suggested

HÁRY JÁNOS, A HUNGARIAN FOLK OPERA presented by Texas Tech University Opera Theatre Friday, April 17th & Saturday, April 18th | 7:30pm | Civic Center Theatre

Tickets $20 & $25 excluding service fee • Doors open one hour prior to performance • Reserved Seating

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON: FROM SMALL TOWN TO GREAT WHITE WAY Sunday, April 19th | 2PM | Civic Center Theatre Tickets $18 excluding service fee • Doors open one hour prior to performance General Admission Seating

The Lubbock Arts Festival is a project of the Lubbock Arts Alliance. For more information: 806-744-2787 | lubbockartsfestival.org

COOKING LESSONS

DIY Ramen

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e really like to eat ramen,” says Sarah Castro. She and her husband, Jay, own Sarita’s Organic Tortillas & Small World Oven, selling fresh baked goods and more at Lubbock’s markets. And while they both love the Asian noodle – a familiar staple for college students – they don’t appreciate the sodium and preservatives that come in the cheap, prepackaged version. “We wanted a less processed food where we could control what went in it.”

So they set out to teach themselves how to make traditional ramen. After a little trial and error, they’ve finally perfected the 30-minute process. “It’s just really cool and empowering to realize these things that seem out of reach are really not that hard to make yourself,” she says. The Castros were kind enough to share their recipe and step-by-step instructions with us.

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SPECIAL TOOLS: Stand mixer (optional, but recommended) Pasta machine Kitchen scale

INGREDIENTS: 185 grams bread flour 2 teaspoons baked baking soda (kansui) 80 grams warm water Vital wheat gluten (optional) The most important starting ingredient is the highgluten bread flour, which helps create the signature chewy bite of ramen noodles. Castro says the flour base is the major difference between ramen and more familiar forms of pasta. “In Italian pasta, you use a double-zero fine ground flour,” she explains.

“But with ramen noodles, specifically, you use a bread flour that’s high in gluten. It’s going to be sitting in soup instead of a sauce. [The gluten] gives it that characteristic bounciness.”

For an even chewier noodle, replace one gram of flour with one gram of vital wheat gluten.

Step 1: To begin, mix the warm water and kansui (baked baking soda) together in a medium-sized bowl or measuring cup. Mix for at least 60 seconds, or until the baked baking soda has dissolved into the water. The kansui, also known as alkaline salt, is an alkaline solution that regulates the acidity of the dough. “That’s something that is crucial to making it like a ramen noodle,” Castro says.

Step 2: Place the bread flour into the mixer and use a dough hook. Set the mixer to speed 2-3. “We recommend the use of a mixer because this dough is drier than your typical dough,” says Castro. “But you can use a fork or chopsticks to mix if you do not own a mixer.”

Step 3: Slowly add the water and baked baking soda mixture to the bread flour, as the dough continues to mix and come together. Castro suggests steadying the mixer at this point to stabilize it. The dough will seem very dry, but resist the urge to add more water than stated in the recipe. “You have to trust the process,” she says. Continue mixing until the mixture forms into clumps, as the low-hydration dough will still be very crumbly. This should take around 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4: Gather the clumps of dough with your hands and squeeze them together into a single dough ball. Wrap the dough ball in plastic and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Don’t bypass this step, because it’s necessary for the crumbly mixture to continue soaking up any liquid. “You have to rest it or it will not roll out,” she says.

Step 5: After the dough has rested, remove the plastic wrap and place the dough ball on a floured surface. Cut the ball into four pieces and rewrap three of them – you’ll work on the sections one at a time.

Step 6: Flatten the remaining dough ball with the palm of your hand or a rolling pin until it is thin enough to fit through the largest setting of your pasta roller. The dough doesn’t need to be perfectly flat or even, just thin enough to feed into the roller at the largest setting. “Using a pasta roller will make this a lot faster and easier,” says Castro. “You don’t have to have one but it will make the process simpler.” Either a pasta roller attachment or hand-crank pasta roller will be appropriate for this step.

Step 7: Run the resulting sheet of dough through the pasta roller a few times per size setting, folding the dough in thirds after each pass until you get to the third setting. You’re attempting to shape a long, even rectangle. “The first few passes will produce a ragged, messy sheet of dough, but trust that it will improve as you go,” Castro says. “Because ramen dough is so dry and tough, the pasta roller is doing the kneading for you.”

Pass your sheet twice through settings 0 through 3, then continue on to setting 5 (or to your desired thickness). Once complete, the sheet should be around an eighth of an inch thick and ready to be fed through the cutting attachment. Cover the sheet with plastic wrap and set it aside. Repeat this step using the pasta roller with the three remaining sections of dough.

Step 8: When all four sheets are ready, feed them through the cutting attachment or cut by hand. Flour the noodles and loosely coil them into the serving size of your choosing. “Our preferred serving size is approximately 40 strands of noodles, at a length of 14 to 16 inches,” she says.

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Shape a long, even rectangle.

Trim the sides for more precise, even noodles.

Feed dough into cutting attachment.

Catch cut noodles to prevent tangling.

Noodles can be used immediately or frozen for future use.

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Step 9:

After cutting the noodles, they can be boiled and enjoyed immediately. They can also be refrigerated. “Covering and resting them in the fridge overnight will improve the texture,” says Castro. The noodles can also be frozen for future use. “Just put a bunch away, then put it in any broth you like when you’re ready for it.”

To cook the homemade ramen noodles, place them into boiling water for 60 seconds, then use a strainer or skimmer to remove the noodles from the water. Place them in a bowl and add broth and toppings of choice. “We love to add vegetables such as carrots, green onion, leeks, ginger and roasted seaweed,” she says. Other options include a meat of choice, seafood, tofu, sesame seeds, or shoyu eggs (a soft-boiled egg pickled in a soy sauce-based marinade).

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Sauces that make up the broth

MEET THE COOKS JAY AND SARAH CASTRO OF SARITA’S ORGANIC TORTILLAS & SMALL WORLD OVEN

“W

e both just really love food and love to cook,” says Sarah Castro. She and Jay met each other in San Francisco during a season when both were traveling. She grew up on the East Coast.

He grew up on Saipan, a U.S. commonwealth in the Northern Mariana Island chain in the western Pacific. Once they became a couple, the duo always found themselves cooking for friends and hosting at their home.

Eventually, they followed family from California to Lubbock.

Sarah began making fresh, organic corn tortillas in her kitchen.

They proved to be a hit, and before long the couple formed Sarita’s Organic Tortillas and began selling them direct to consumers and at the Downtown Lubbock Farmer’s Market.

Beyond tortillas, they gradually introduced tamales, cinnamon buns and other baked goods. Last summer, the couple began preparing sweet and savory empanadas for market customers.

“We’re having fun [experimenting] with the fillings,” Sarah says.

During the winter months, Jay and Sarah have been selling products at the Wolfforth Farmers Market and other local events, with plans to open at more than one weekend market this summer.

“I have a passion for cooking healthy food,” Sarah says. She prefers whole foods and tries to steer away from processed or prepackaged products. That passion extends to the ramen recipe in this issue. “One of the things we love about ramen is you can make it and freeze it and avoid all the really bad chemicals from instant ramen,” she says. “Especially with Lubbock being a college town, it’s such a staple when you’re broke and hungry.

People love to eat that ramen.” But instant ramen noodles have more than 1,700 milligrams of sodium – almost an entire day’s worth. “Plus all these preservatives that have been proven to be terrible for you.”

As parents, business partners and students, both do their best to maintain healthy lifestyles inside and outside the kitchen. “I really feel like a lot of the health issues in our country are coming from a lack of knowledge around food,” Sarah says. “Going back to simple foods, you can eat and enjoy healthy food without it having to be tasteless cardboard.” L

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Eat Drink

ATOMIC LOUNGE & PIZZA KITCHEN

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ubbock’s newest pizza kitchen, Atomic specializes in fire roasted pizzas. Even better – the pizza kitchen’s specialty oven bakes each pie at 600 degrees in a quick 2 ½ minutes. So, your hunger pangs are banished in record time.

Atomic’s dough is made fresh onsite, along with its specialty red sauce, made from fresh fire-roasted tomatoes and just the right amount of Shiner beer and vodka. We guarantee you’ll taste the difference.

Feast on favorites like The Roni, with its extralarge slices of pepperoni atop melted mozzarella and smoky tomato sauce. Or the ever-popular Red & Black, a stunner that’s topped with homemade sweet and savory blackberry and ricotta cheese sauce, mozzarella, whole blackberries, bacon, basil, and a honey chipotle drizzle.

2420 Broadway Ave., Suite A 407.3221 Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday

PRICING GUIDE $ most entrees less than $10 $$ most entrees $11 to $20 $$$ most entrees more than $21

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RESTAURANT GUIDE 50TH ST. CABOOSE Fuel up on Mexican-American food after hours of fun arcade fun. Daily lunch, appetizer, and kid’s discounts abound. 5027 50th St., 796.2240, cabooseonline.com $

BEIJING HOUSE RESTAURANT Specializing in Mongolian barbecue and Chinese fare, Beijing’s daily lunch specials and dinner entrees are easy on your wallet. 3605 50th St., 793.9593 $

ALBARRAN’S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL There’s plenty of room to unwind in Albarran’s expansive indoor and outdoor dining areas. A cold margarita is the perfect complement to popular fish tacos or steaming fajitas. 7722 Milwaukee Ave., 771.2869, albarrans.com $$

BIGHAM’S SMOKEHOUSE Open for 40 years, Bigham’s serves its West Texasstyle barbecue from two small, straightforward locations. 3312 82nd St., 797.9241/4302 19th St., 793.6880, bighamsbbq.net $

ALL AMERICAN EATERY & CATERING CO. Housed in the former Hwy. 87 Lunch Diner, All American offers sandwiches, salads, fresh pie, and a hot entree buffet special of the day. Our curiosity has been peaked by the bacon-wrapped braut on a pretzel bun and the homemade pimiento cheese sandwich. 8901 Hwy. 87, 368.6304, allamericaneatery.com $ AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Stand-outs at this small, casual eatery are the allyou-can-eat menudo and barbacoa burritos.

5001 34th St., 795.9552 $ ANNA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT It’s Tex-Mex heaven inside Anna’s bright and cheerful dining room. Start with fresh guacamole and move on to a generously portioned combination plate. 6909 Indiana Ave., 771.8783 $ APPLE TREE CAFE & BAKERY This local favorite impresses with home-style breakfasts, fresh sandwiches, and plenty of baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth. 3501 50th St., 799.7715, appletreelbk.com $ ATOMIC LOUNGE & PIZZA KITCHEN Atomic specializes in fire roasted pizzas. Feast on favorites like The Roni, extra-large slices of pepperoni atop melted mozzarella and smoky tomato sauce. Atomic’s ovens cook a pizza in 2 ½ minutes so your hunger pangs are quickly satisfied. 2420 Broadway Ave. Suite A, 407.3221 $$ BACK 40 GRILL Back 40 covers all the bases: kid-friendly, great food, satisfying desserts, live music, and a patio area. 5214 98th St., 853.8715, theback40grill.com $$ BAKED BLISS Settled in its new location since January, Baked Bliss offers a full lunch menu with salads, hot and cold sandwiches, daily specials, burgers and can’t miss dessert specials. 4005 34th St., 784.2004, lubbockbakedbliss.weebly.com $

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BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE This chain that originated in Southern California offers burgers, pizza and pub grub with an expansive list of craft brews. 4805 S. Loop 289, 783.8600, bjsrestaurants.com $$ BLUE SKY TEXAS Blue Sky’s burgers and homemade fries are the perfect companions to a Lone Star Beer or an Oreo shake. Be prepared to share the one-size-feeds-a-lot cheese fries. 4416 98th St., 368.7591/ 3216 Fourth St., 368.0750, blueskytexas.com $ BURRITO TOWER Housed in a bright gold building, this small Mexican joint serves breakfast starting at 7 a.m. and lunch until 2 p.m. We’re hooked on the migas rancheros and gorditas. 3001 34th St., 791.5813 $ CAFE J Enjoy elegant ambiance surrounded by original artwork. Menus change with the seasons and each entree is carefully prepared with a wine pairing in mind. 2605 19th St., 743.5400, cafejlubbock.com $$$ CAGLE STEAKS Step into a true West Texas experience at Cagle Steaks. After walking around the ranch, feast on hand-cut steaks with all the fixings. Save room for fresh cobbler topped with ice cream.

8732 Fourth St., 795.3879, caglesteaks.com $$ CANTINA LAREDO Serving the tastes of “modern Mexico”, this international chain offers tapas, traditional Mexican entrees and a staggering number of top shelf margaritas. 114 W. Loop 289, Suite 200, 407.3355, cantinalaredo.com $$ CAPITAL PIZZA Don’t let Capitol’s nondescript storefront fool you.

Quality ingredients, creative specialty pizzas, and hundreds of craft beers certainly impressed us.

2705 26th St., 368.3603/8211 Slide Road, 701.4062, capitalpizzalubbock.com $$ CAPROCK CAFE A Lubbock favorite, CapRock is the perfect place to hang out and watch the game – with a burger in one hand and an ice-cold beer in the other, of

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course! 3405 34th St., 784.0300/5217 82nd St., Space 109, 771.2233, caprockcafe.com $-$$ CASA MANILA FILIPINO CUISINE This cash-only eatery serves breakfast and lunch buffet-style, giving diners the opportunity to try a variety of authentic Filipino items. 4917 34th St., 793.8839 $ CAST IRON GRILL First, the pies. We don’t care what time of day, a meal just isn’t complete without a sweet slice.

Move on to home-style breakfasts complete with biscuits and gravy, or hearty from-scratch burgers, chicken-fried steak and ribs. We can’t get enough. 620 19th Ave., 771.7690, castirongrilllubbock.com $ CHAMPS SPORTS BAR & GRILL Champs’ sports-themed menu is filled with typical pub-style offerings like burgers, wings, nachos, cheese sticks and sliders. No matter your craving, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

4525 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 600, 368.8980, champsbarlubbock.com $ THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY The national chain made its Lubbock debut in late 2018. The bountiful menu is full of a variety of starters, entrees, and sides, but we’re always up for an enormous slice of decadent cheesecake. Why not start with dessert instead? 6014 Slide Road, 785.8636, thecheesecakefactory.com $$ CHICKEN RUN Open daily for breakfast and lunch, the cafe serves breakfast items, specialty juices, lunch combo deals and small plates for lighter appetites. 1910 Quaker Ave., 687.3447, chickenrun.cafe $$ CHILI DOG CAFE Despite the name, you’ll find more than hot dogs at the cafe. Feast on chili, oversized burgers, brats, sandwiches and a salad bar. 5903 82nd St., Suite 600, 712.3647 $ CHIMY’S CERVECERIA If a margarita is in order, this is the spot. Plenty of Tex-Mex staples and margarita flavors and a lively outdoor patio make this a great place to spend an evening. 2417 Broadway St., 763.7369 $ CHINA WOK With more than 125 menu items, you might feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to ordering. But don’t despair – everything’s good. 6302 Frankford Ave., Suite 3, 783.8888, chinawoklubbock.com $ CHIPS SPORTS BAR & GRILL The simple menu at Chips contains standard sports bar fare: pub-style appetizers, burgers and sandwiches. Fill up on your favorites while

you watch the game or play a game of pool. 5166 69th St., 794.1944, chipssportsbar.com $ CHRISTAKIS BURGERS When you’re craving a burger, this is your spot. A favorite among in-the-know locals, Christakis serves jumbo-sized and regular burgers with a variety of topping combinations. Try the namesake burger with pastrami and cheese for messy but delicious meal. 1111 34th St., 744.6833 $ COCINA DE LA SIRENA Located in the historic Cactus Alley courtyard, La Sirena serves modern Latin American food in a cozy dining room. The menu changes regularly to accommodate local produce, but it’s a delight no matter the season.

2610 Salem Ave., 368.7960, lasirenacocina.com $$$ COOK’S GARAGE Tuck in to Texas-style comfort food surrounded by classic cars and memorabilia. You can’t miss with the wings, burgers or nachos.

11002 Highway 87, 893.2491, cooksgarage.com $$ COPPER CABOOSE RESTAURANT BAR Part entertainment venue, part Tex-Mex restaurant, Copper Caboose is the place to take a group ready for a party. Daily food specials let you save your money for the arcade. 5609 Villa Drive, 744.0183, cabooseonline.com $$ COTTON PATCH CAFE The Cotton Patch is in the home-style comfort food business. Served with southern hospitality, entrees like chicken and dumplings, chicken-fried steak with gravy, and steakhouse burgers make it easy to eat your fill – and then some. 6810 Slide Road, 771.4521, cottonpatch.com $$ THE CRAFTHOUSE GASTROPUB Experience quality eats at this casual pub. Choose something from the Bites, Small or Large menus depending on your appetite. We’re taken with the dumplin’s and house Canadian bacon. 3131 34th St., 687.1466, crafthousepub.com $$ CRAWDADDY’S SPORTS GRILL & BAR Cajun favorites, seafood, burgers, and fries round out the menu at Crawdaddy’s. Enjoy a drink from the bar while you dine. 5725 82nd St., 771.4455 $$ DION’S This Southwestern chain offers pizza, salads, and subway sandwiches in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. 2721 82nd St., 745.1010/6410 82nd St., 747.4800, dions.com $ DOUBLEDAVE’S PIZZAWORKS Feast on the buffet or order a whole pie at DoubleDave’s. Customers love the stromboli and generous portions. 6023 82nd St., Suite 4, 763.3283, doubledaves.com $$ E&J SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL Nestled in Escondido Canyon, E&J is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday. Dine on plenty of barbecue and Texas-style sides and desserts at this little oasis. 701 Regis St., 762.6201 $$-$$$ EAST MOON ASIAN BISTRO East Moon specializes in Pan-Asian food, with a focus on Thai dishes, sushi, noodles and curries. Regulars love the affordable lunch specials and quick delivery service. 5028 50th St., 712.8888, lubbockeastmoon.com $

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EL PAISANO This mom-and-pop shop serves authentic Mexican food out of its small storefront. Expect fresh ingredients, flavorful cuisine, and excellent service.

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THE GAS LIGHT Relax with a handcrafted cocktail and one of the shareable plates while you listen to live music in the lounge. 5212 57th St., Suite 100, 785.1720, thegaslight.net $$

EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT Promising “a taste of El Salvador in Lubbock,” this quaint eatery west of the city certainly delivers. Pupusas, a thick, stuffed corn tortilla, are worth the drive. 9609 CR 6900, 885.2222, restaurantelsalvador.com $

GATOR’S BAYOU CAJUN GRILL & BAR Gator’s Bayou’s fun atmosphere and extensive food and drink menus ensure that you’ll enjoy your experience. Fans of Gator’s enjoy the Sunday brunch and sheltered patio. 5217 98th St., 698.6900, gatersbayou.com $$

FARM TO FORK GASTRO KITCHEN Serving farm fresh food, Farm to Fork’s creative presentation and gourmet offerings feature locally produced produce and meats. The seasonal menu changes often, with a variety of entrees, small plates and brunch on Sunday. The eatery is by reservation only, so plan accordingly. 8310 E. FM 3523, 829.2564, f2fgastrokitchen.com $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES Order a la carte from the simple menu at this fast-casual eatery, choosing from burgers made to order with your choice of toppings. Plenty of fries mean you’ll need to loosen your belt! 4410 19th St., 368.3490/6076 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 771.4897, fiveguys.com $ FORTUNE COOKIE CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving Cantonese-style food, Fortune Cookie is family-owned and -operated. Easy online ordering makes dine-in and takeout dining a breeze. 7006 University Ave., 745.2205, fortunecookietx.com $ FLIPPERS TAVERN This colorful little hole-in-the-wall specializes in brats with all the fixings. Try the Pile Driver for a cheese and chili fix. 1406 Avenue Q, 701.5130 $ THE FUNKY DOOR BISTRO & WINE ROOM With everything from mac ‘n cheese to fondue, lobster to steak, and more than 800 wine labels, The Funky Door is a divine place to linger.

6801 Milwaukee Ave., 687.0505, thefunkydoor.com $$-$$$ FUZZY’S TACO SHOP Options are endless at Fuzzy’s with everything from a variety of Baja-style tacos to enchilada plates, over-sized salads, tamales, and breakfast all day, every day. 10101 Slide Road, 797.8226/ 2102 Broadway Ave., 740.8226, fuzzystacoshop.com $ GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Garcia’s is known for its affordable food and onpoint margaritas. Feast on the buffet for weekend brunch. 5604 Slide Road, Suite 100, 792.0097 $

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GEORGE’S RESTAURANT Comfort food and burgers round out the menu at George’s. Customers love the breakfast and cozy diner-style environment. 6914 82nd St., Suite A, 783.8500 $ GILBERT’S BAR & GRILL With its Tech-themed dining room and generous patio, Gilbert’s is the perfect place to hang out and enjoy a home-style meal. Enjoy familystyle Chinese food on Saturday nights and brunch on Sundays. 2608 Salem Ave., 795.8791, gilbertslubbock.com $$ GIORGIO’S PIZZA Giorgio’s longstanding downtown location offers counter service and some of the city’s most beloved pizza by the slice, calzones, pasta, and daily lunch specials. 1018 Broadway St., 765.9330, giorgiospizzalubbock.com $ HARRIGAN’S PRIME GRILL Remember Harrigan’s? Well, the beloved chain is back as Harrigan’s Prime Grill, and locals are thrilled. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu includes plenty of steaks to satisfy beef lovers, along with plenty of options for the entire family.

Don’t’ leave without indulging in a Black Magic Cake. 11814 Indiana Ave., 368.8008, harrigans.com $$-$$$ HAYASHI MIDTOWN SUSHI BAR & JAPANESE CUISINE Hayashi Midtown offers lunch and dinner specials, create-your-own bento boxes, sushi, and, of course, hibachi grill cooking. 3701 19th St., 701.5486, hayashimidtown.com $$ HEALTHY ESSENTIALS Part nutrition shop, part cafe, Healthy Essentials serves low-calorie breakfast and lunch items, coffee and smoothies. 8008 Abbeville Ave., 771.5959, healthytastegreat.com $ HEFF’S BURGERS A winner in the Best Burger category of Best of Lubbock since 2010, Heff’s serves nine different fresh, half-pound burgers, and sandwiches, home-style fries, and ice cream. 5727 82nd St., 698.0900/2401 Glenna Goodacre, 589.5555, heffsburgers.net $

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HUB CITY WINGS Offering more than just wings, Hub City also cooks up burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips and more.

1902 34th St., 687.3332, hubcitylubbock.com $ IKE’S WOODFIRE GRILLE Ike’s offers handcrafted steaks, seafood, woodfired pizzas, calzones, burgers and more. Save with Ike’s daily specials and enjoy daily Happy Hour Monday through Friday. 4414 82nd St., Suite 218, 368.8036, ikesgrill.com $$ INDIA PALACE RESTAURANT A little aging gem, you’ll find cooked-to-order Indian standbys like naan, samosas, masala and mango lassi. Be prepared to wait, but the food is worth every minute. 3021 34th St., Suite A, 799.6772 $ J&B COFFEE CO. Generously portioned sandwiches, baked goods and specialty desserts make the perfect complement for freshly roasted coffee or flavored tea. 2701 26th St., 796.1114/3334 66th St., 799.1996, jandbcoffeeco.com $ JASON’S DELI The options at Jason’s are endless – sandwiches, paninis, wraps, baked potatoes, soups, salads, po’boys and even pasta. 4001 S. Loop 289, 799-8660, jasonsdeli.com $ JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN A national chain, Jazz serves New Orleans-style classics and features nightly live music.

3703 19th St., 799.2124, jazzkitchen.com $$ JIMENEZ BAKERY & RESTAURANT Jimenez has offered traditional Mexican baked goods to the Lubbock area since 1969. Breakfast items lean toward Texas-style comfort food, while lunch and dinner focus on more traditional items. Don’t leave without trying something from the bakery. 1217 Crickets Ave., 744.2685, jimenezbakeryandrestaurant.com $ JOSIE’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN KITCHEN Josie’s three Lubbock locations serve a variety of fresh, handmade burritos for walk-up, dine-in and drive-thru service. Breakfast burritos are the most popular, but the Big Mama is a sure bet any time of day. 3312 Avenue Q, 744.8075/ 5101 Aberdeen Ave., 793.7752/6606 19th St., 793.1921 $ JUMBO JOE’S A true burger joint, Joe’s offers dine-in, carry-out and a convenient drive-thru. Extra-large portions and affordable prices keep diners going back for more. 3310 Fourth St., 747.7900, jumbojoes.com $ KING LOUIE’S SPORTS LOUNGE & BILLIARDS ROOM Kin Louie’s stretches “Happy Hour” into an eight-hour celebration. Enjoy drink specials and

shareable plates from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every day, while you watch the game or play a game of pool in the smoke-free pool hall. 7604 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 1400, 368.8200, kinglouiesrestaurantandbar.com $$ KING STREET PUB Nestled in a strip mall on Indiana, King Street Pub’s stark exterior holds a surprisingly charming Victorian English tea room meets traditional pubthemed restaurant. Inventive cuisine and a cozy atmosphere will keep you going back for more.

8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1010, kingstreetpub.com $$ LA DIOSA CELLARS From the funky decor to the perfectly prepared tapas to the extensive wine list, La Diosa promises a top-notch experience. 901 17th St., 744.3600, ladiosacellars.com $$

City’s new favorite game day spot. 6313 66th St., 698.6601, littlewoodrows.com $$

the go you can’t miss with the quick and delicious burritos. 1308 50th St., 368.8718 $

LOCAL BAR AND GRILL Located close to the Texas Tech campus, Local’s bar menu includes pizza, burgers, street-style tacos, and shareable pub grub. Fill up on Big as Your Face nachos topped with white queso, chorizo, chili and jalapeños. 2420 Broadway St., 368.5127 $

MONTELONGO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Dine in, takeout, or catering – Montelongo’s has you covered. Locals love the enchiladas and carne asada. 3021 Clovis Road, 762.3068, montelongosrestaurant.com $

LONE STAR OYSTER BAR A Lubbock staple for more than 30 years, Lone Star serves shrimp and oysters, and burgers and bar food. Listen to live music on the patio or watch the game on the big screens inside the restaurant.

5116 58th St., 797.3773 $$

NICK’S SPORTS GRILL & LOUNGE With two locations in town – one beside the Overton – Nick’s specializes in sports bar fare like burgers, nachos, wings and pizza. Don’t miss the expansive Happy Hour during the week from

THE LANTERN TAVERN A step above standard pub fare, The Lantern serves shareable appetizers, burgers and pizza in its casual dining room. Enjoy the dog-friendly patio and listen to live music on Friday nights.

3502 Slide Road, 785.2280, lanterntavern.net $$

LUBBOCK’S BREAKFAST HOUSE & GRILL Serving breakfast daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Breakfast House also serves lunch, and dinner until 10 p.m.

A huge menu means you can go back again and again to discover a new taste treat. 7006 University Ave., 687.8912/2422 19th St., 701.5351, lubbockbreakfasthouse.com $

LAS BRISAS SOUTHWEST STEAKHOUSE Elegant Southwestern-style fare awaits at Las Brisas. Feast on a 24-ounce bone-in rib-eye paired with the perfect craft cocktail or a selection from the wine list. 4701 112th St., 687.6050, las-brisas.com $$$

LUCKY CHEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Luck Chen serves familiar favorites like fried rice, chow mein, and moo goo gai pan. Daily lunch specials cost a low $5.95. 1803 Seventh St., Suite 801, 749.7888, luckychenlubbock.com $

LINDA’S CAFE Specializing in Filipino food, no-fail customer favorites include the special pancit and lomain. Be prepared for a wait as the food is made fresh to order. 1901 W. Loop 289, Suite 6, 791.0233 $

MAMARITA’S BORDER CAFE MamaRita’s fast casual Tex-Mex is a regular Best of Lubbock winner. In business since 1989, locals love the salsa bar, margarita’s, and affordable daily specials. 6602 Slide Road, 794.4778, mamaritaslubbock.com $

LISA WEST’S DOUBLE NICKEL STEAK HOUSE Voted one of the top 10 best steak houses in Texas, the Double Nickel specializes in traditional steakhouse fare. While beef rules the menu, you’ll find plenty of chicken, seafood and salads to delight the pickiest eater. 5405 Slide Road, 792.0055, doublenickelsteakhouse.com $$$ LITE BITE MEDITERRANEAN CAFE This simple Mediterranean diner also has a specialty market and deli on site. Customer favorites include the fresh gyros, baklava, and hummus. Order online for quick pick-up or delivery. 3624 50th St., 318.4533 $ LITTLE WOODROW’S RESTAURANT BAR Expect pub-style fare, including burgers, “Mile Wide” nachos, Tex-Mex food, sandwiches, wraps, salads and plenty of shareable for watching the big game. With indoor and outdoor areas to hang out with the gang, this just might be the Hub

MAR Y TIERRA This cozy Tex-Mex restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Expect fresh-made food and plenty of choices as the menu is lengthy.

2531 82nd St.,784.2008 /5702 19th St., 407.5009 $ UPDATE

MASISO Cupbap, a popular Korean street food, is a rice bowl topped with Korean-style barbecue, a dumpling and noodles. Discover this simple meal at Masiso, along with a limited number of other Korean favorites. 4809 34th St., 368.5469, masisocupbap.com $ NEW

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11 a.m.-7 p.m. 9806 Quaker Ave., 794.6425/ 2323 Mac Davis Lane, 747.6425, nickssportsgrill.com $ THE OFFICE GRILL AND SPORTS BAR Known for great live country music, The Office offers all-day Happy Hour and a simple menu with grill items like sandwiches and burgers.

5004 Frankford Ave., Suite 900, 687.6242, theofficegrillandsportsbar.com $ O’HANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Choose from hibachi service or fresh sushi when you dine at O’hana. Reservations are suggested for busy weekend evenings. 5510 Fourth St., Suite 100, 792.0144/ 5217 82nd St., 783.8298 $$ ONE GUY FROM ITALY PIZZA Fresh, hot, cheesy calzones are the star at One Guy, but the pizza, pasta, and garlic bread are also noteworthy. You’ll find traditional Sicilian recipes and great conversation when you dine in. 4320 50th St., 791.1210/1101 University Ave., 747.1226 $ O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB You’ll find an energetic bar with traditional pub grub like burgers, fish and chips, and Irish-style entrees. 3300 82nd St., 796.2893 $$ ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Generous portions of Italian mainstays dominate Orlando’s menu, with a southwestern influence peppered throughout. Customers rave about the potato and green chile soup, burgers, and all-youcan-eat spaghetti and meatballs. 6951 Indiana Ave., 797.8646/2402 Avenue Q, 747.5998, orlandos.com $$ PANCAKE HOUSE This cozy diner fills up fast, so expect a wait time.

Enjoy home-style breakfast until 2:30 p.m. daily, with lunch items available after 11 a.m.

510 Avenue Q, 765.8506 $ PARMA ITALIANO RISTORANTE Offering cuisine inspired by Northern Italy, Parma serves lunch Monday through Friday, brunch on weekends, and dinner nightly. Feast on tender rib-eye au piovre, fresh seafood, and satisfying pasta entrees. Enjoy Happy Hour during the week and Daily Deals for students, military and seniors. 4646 50th St., 368.7055, parma-ristorante.com $$-$$$ THE PECAN GRILL Located inside the Overton Hotel & Conference Center, The Pecan Grill serves upscale breakfast, lunch and dinner. We’re fans of the Texas redfish and NY strip steak. 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7010, overtonhotel.com $$$

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PEPE’S PIZZA AND ICE CREAM Is there a better combination than pizza and ice cream? We don’t think so. Feast on hand-tossed pizza made to order, and ice cream loaded with your favorite mix-ins. 3704 98th St., Suite 900, 993.7373, pizzabypepes.com $$ PICOSO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN This much-anticipated restaurant was founded by members of the Leal’s family. The eatery serves rustic modern Mexican food with a focus on street-style tacos and classics like enchiladas, chile relleno, tacos and quesadillas. 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 445.9560, picososmexicankitchen.com $$ PLATFORM RESTAURANT This downtown eatery caters to the lunch crowd by featuring gourmet salads, sandwiches and soups that utilize fresh seasonal produce and house-smoked meats. 1212 Avenue K, 762.1088, platformlbk.com $$ QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL Order customizable, build-your-own nachos, rice bowls, burritos and salads at this fast-casual chain. Each ingredient is prepared in-house with everything made fresh to order.

5017 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 300, 771.2411, qdoba.com $ RAIN UPTOWN Rain Uptown offers fine dining Italian style, with homemade pasta, pizza, seafood entrees and small plates. 5217 98th St., 798.5900, rainuptownristorante.com $$ RAZZOO’S CAJUN CAFE Open in Lubbock since August 2018, Razzoo’s serves Cajun specialties in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Unwind on Winey Wednesdays with half price wine all day. 4805 S. Loop 289, 783.3032, razzoos.com $$ RIVER SMITH’S CHICKEN & CATFISH A Lubbock mainstay, Rive Smith’s serves fried catfish and chicken battered to perfection.

Chargrilled options, and oysters, shrimp and crab round out the menu. 406 Avenue Q, 765.8164, riversmiths.com $$ SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE Saltgrass has plenty of steaks to choose from and you can pair it with juicy Gulf shrimp or lump crab meat. Take our advice: Save room for the TwoFork Cheesecake. Rich and creamy, it melts in your mouth. 6026 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.1004, saltgrass.com $$ THE SILVER BULLET SPORTS BAR & GRILL This smoky little dive’s main draw is karaoke and billiards, but there are a few appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and other pub grub offerings on the abbreviated menu. 5145 Aberdeen Ave., 795.4122, silverbulletlubbock.com $

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STACKED BREAKFAST & LUNCH Open early for breakfast and serving lunch daily, Stacked also caters and offers a convenient driveup window for meals on the go. We’ve got our eye on the pancakes at Stacked, with four tempting flavors: original, chocolate chip, sweet potato, and bacon. 6015 82nd St., Suite 5, 317.1101, stackedlbk.com $ THE TAILGATE SPORTS BAR & GRILL Hefty chicken-fried steak, barbecue plates, meatloaf, burgers, nachos and daily specials are on the menu at The Tailgate. Save room for the Mason jar strawberry shortcake. 417 Frankford Ave., 412.7330 $ TEDDY JACKS HUB CITY GRILL Teddy Jacks promises a fun experience in its energetic dining area. The menu touches on a variety of American favorites, so there’s sure to be something for everyone at the table.

7205 Milwaukee Ave., 698.6997, teddyjacks.com $$ TEXAS TACO COMPANY Try a signature taco or build your own with your choice of corn or flour tortillas meat, vegetables and toppings. Daily Happy Hour and an enclosed, sunny patio make Texas Taco Company a great spot to hang out in the evening. 4601 S. Loop 289, 701.4360 $ THE TRIPLE J CHOPHOUSE & BREW CO. Owned and operated by the folks that started Bigham’s Bar-B-Q, Triple J serves lunch and dinner in its historic downtown location. Meat lovers will rejoice over the USDA Choice steak options. 1807 Buddy Holly Ave., 771.6555, triplejchophouseandbrewco.com $$ URBAN BRICKS PIZZA Fast, build-your-own pizzas from counter service enable guests to experiment with everything from the crust, sauce and drizzle to meat, cheese and vegetables. 7610 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 300, 993.7777, urbanbrickspizza.com $ WALK-ON’S BISTREAUX & BAR Walk-On’s serves Louisiana-inspired cuisine like seafood, traditional Cajun favorites and biggerthan-average burgers. The like to call it “Game Day with a Taste of Louisiana.” We call it just plain tasty.

2630 W. Loop 289, 793.1845, walk-ons.com $$ YAMAGATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Yamagata’s shabu shabu (hot pots) set it apart from other hibachi-style restaurants in town.

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TOOGOOD BUILT HOMES

In 2014, Keith and Brandi Toogood went on a mission to build homes that would span eras and not be defined by the trends that come and go each decade. Their mission is and always has been to build a house that when you drive by, you would never know what year it was built – it’s classic, with an unending appeal. Brandi’s vision coupled with Keith’s artistic mind and love of people and business launched Toogood Built Homes into what it is today.

Toogood Built Homes has grown into one of the premier custom home building companies in Lubbock, offering a complete design-build service. They will walk you through plan generation, design consultation, and every other step to complete the home of your dreams.

The whole Toogood Built Homes team wants you to have a great and unforgettable experience as you go through the home-building process.

Keith will tell you that his purpose is more than just building homes and that he wants to leave an impact on the Lubbock community and beyond. Keith’s faith has always been part of his life, and he says that he is in the ministry, he just happens to build homes for a living. It’s not just about building homes but impacting the world through his business as they leave behind a legacy of faith. He believes that his business is an extension of his calling, and because of that, he started a ministry called BOOM (Business Operating on Mission) in 2019. The purpose of BOOM is to equip and encourage business leaders to realize their purpose as they live out their faith in the marketplace. BOOM’s mission is for business leaders to impact the world through extravagant generosity and be a beacon of light wherever their feet may land. Learn more at wearetheboom.com.

Keith is an active member of the West Texas Home Builders Association, and will be serving as the treasurer in 2020 and president of the association in 2022. Keith and his family are also active members of Hillside Christian church.

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PLAINS ROOFING

Plains Roofing has been serving Lubbock and the surrounding communities since 1939. Owned and operated

by Jimmy Garth for the past 42 years, Jimmy has lived in Lubbock his entire life. Plains Roofing offices in Lubbock, meaning all profits generated by the company stay local and support the city’s schools, charities and other various organizations.

Plains Roofing is dedicated to providing your home or business with a variety of the highest-quality materials available. We offer roof inspections, repair and full replacement in a timely manner with competitive pricing.

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Our goal is to always make the process as easy as possible for our customers. We offer several brands, styles and colors of roofing to compliment any home or office.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND MURPHY BEDS

BY DORA MOSS With the holidays well behind us, did you find yourself wishing you had a spare bed?

Dora Moss Murphy beds save space, are easy to use, and add elegance and design to boring and cluttered offices and spare rooms. Choose from vertical or horizontal models with painted or stained finishes. Dora Moss will help you custom design or build to match existing furniture for a seamless look.

“All our beds are handmade locally” assures Leroy, owner. “I build beds designed to look like furniture. I like seeing the look on customers’ faces when I open our displays in our showroom. They don’t expect to see a bed fold out.”

As interesting as the company’s namesake – who is Leroy’s grandmother, Dora – these guest beds do more than save space. Leroy says any of the vertical and horizontal Murphy beds can be customized to suit various home designs and different needs.

They also make bunk beds and kids beds.

Dora Moss also sells home decor. You will find lamps, tables, candles, wall decor and accent pieces to fit any style in a very unique setting.

The Dora Moss Beds team just celebrated the company’s fourth business anniversary in November. With two locations, one in Lubbock and a second in Historic Downtown McKinney, Dora Moss can deliver and install from the DFW area to Lubbock, Amarillo and Midland/Odessa.

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THE REX ANDREWS REAL ESTATE GROUP Rex Andrews began his real estate career in 2015 with a prayer and a trunkful of cleaning supplies.

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He is now the Top Producing Agent for Keller Williams Realty in Lubbock, Texas.

Currently, he is planning to expand from a single agent business into a team of top producers, working side by side with him. He always looks for talented individuals with an entrepreneurial mind-set, and a desire to become leaders in the industry.

When Rex began listing houses, he came up with an out-of-the-box idea to give his clients an experience that was practical, needed and would expedite the sale of their homes. He would clean their homes. He did not suggest various cleaning services or give them a list of what needed to be done, he simply showed up with his supplies and did the job himself. This simple gift has become a Rex Andrews’ trademark. If you ask anyone that has worked with Rex, the first thing they tell you is he cleaned my house and sold it too!

A Lubbock native and Texas Tech graduate, Rex epitomizes the heart and soul of a West Texan.

His strong work ethic, commitment to community and insatiable drive are all key factors in his phenomenal success. In previous jobs, Rex worked for Adolph Coors, earning the distinguished award for Top Salesman in the United States. The next 12 years were spent as a stay-at-home dad to his children, Chase and Grace. Today, Rex continues 46

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As a true servant leader, Rex devotes his time serving on various community boards including, The American Heart Association, Communities in Schools, Go Red for Women, and Make-A-Wish. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Alliance Credit Union, a position he has held for the past six years.

Rex Andrews is a true native son of Lubbock, Texas.

Whether you want to list your house, or perhaps simply have it cleaned, Rex is the man to get the job done.

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PAT HAM GROUP

PAT AND SHARMAI HAM

Success is measured lots of different ways. For Pat and Sharmai Ham, success means having a respected name.

Establishing a long, reputable career in the real estate business can have many challenges. Pat has done it so well; she can look back over the years and see that a job done well and the support of lots and lots of clients and friends have resulted in the “Pat Ham” brand. “We are proud of what the ‘Pat Ham’ brand stands for,” says Pat. In 2019, Pat’s daughter, Sharmai Ham earned her Texas Real Estate Salesman license and now joins Pat as a dynamic mother/daughter team. Though recently licensed, Sharmai is not new to the business; she has grown up in the world of real estate. She has always been around the business, officially expanding her role in 2015 as Pat’s assistant, then deciding to get her license last year.

“Working alongside my mom is an honor and a privilege,” Sharmai shares. Their work passion and tremendous pride come from earning the reputation as a respected, knowledgeable, “make-it-happen” brand – and being known as fair, professional and competent among their colleagues in

the business.

Paired with Pat’s longstanding career and reputation, Sharmai’s fresh approach and enthusiasm makes this duo a winning team for clients. Pat and Sharmai know these two key things: First, having the very special privilege of helping their clients meet their goals in buying or selling real estate. Being entrusted with their confidences and assisting in dreams becoming reality – “It never gets old!” exclaims Pat. Second, they are passionate about keeping up to date, responsive and relevant to the rapidly growing Lubbock market.

Being a part of helping literally hundreds and hundreds of families buying a home or selling a property, Pat and Sharmai Ham share, “It is very humbling to be entrusted with such an important process.”

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ROGER BILLINGSLEY

EDGE HOMES

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At EDGE Homes, we believe your home should be as unique as you are. We offer unbelievable customization.

Imagine what you want in a home, and we’ll help you achieve it. Whether you want to design from scratch or start with one of our customizable floor plans, you can be assured your home will be like no other. It will be just for you because it’s your dream.

EDGE Homes builds homes that last. From their timehonored designs to their attention to detail, EDGE Homes are built to hold their value and give you a lifetime of comfort and beauty. We use the best in current materials, technology, and building practices to ensure that you have the finest, most energy-efficient home available.

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deserves a custom home. Owner Roger Billingsley realized his passion for home building and started EDGE Homes in 2006.

His passion for quality and commitment to his clients are the reason why EDGE Homes has had record growth over the past 14 years. He wants every family, no matter their income, to have the home that fits them and their lifestyle. Custom isn’t just for the rich and famous; it’s for everyone. EDGE Homes is committed to helping you achieve your dream home, because it is your dream and we want you to have it your way.

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LIVING LARGE: TRICKS TO MAKE A SMALL SPACE APPEAR BIGGER

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f your small living room seems cramped, try some of these tips.

KILL THE CLUTTER

“Clutter in a small space is the first thing you should remedy,” said Celine Coudert, a licensed real estate saleswoman at Warburg Realty, New York. “The shells you’ve been collecting with Grandma since you were 1 must be placed in storage.

“Then, adding pieces like a green velvet sofa and cool lamps can add some pizzazz to the most minuscule of spaces. Adding a fun wallpaper can add dimension and, of course, make you smile.”

EMPHASIZE THE VERTICAL

“Living rooms that lack floor space can feel larger if you accentuate the vertical planes,” said Lanna Ali-Hassan, co-owner of Beyond the Box Interiors in the Washington, D.C., area. “This can be done with paint treatments, tall bookshelves or even window treatments that are hung well above the trim. Your eye will follow the vertical elements in the room, making the space feel more expansive.”

GET LEGGY

Furniture pieces that show a little leg also maximize space and light. They allow the eye to see all available floor space, unlike heavy, chunky pieces that sit directly on the floor, Ali-Hassan said.

GO LIGHT OR CLEAR

“My favorite tip for making a small living room seem larger is to stay away from dark, heavy woods, and use light-colored or glass furnishings that don’t take up a lot of visual space,” said Jewell Staley, founder and CEO of Grande Properties, a luxury home staging, interior design and renovation expert.

Glass furniture and accent pieces help fool the eye to make a room look bigger.

“I’m a huge fan of glass-topped tables because they don’t block off any of that precious floor space,” said Domingo Perez Jr., a licensed real estate salesman at Warburg Realty.

AVOID BULKY FURNITURE

“Using light, airy, modern and sleek furnishings will absolutely help make any room appear larger,” said Jeremy Kamm, a licensed real estate salesman at Warburg. “I find that it’s best to go with white and neutral furniture and use throw pillows and art to pop some color and bring character to the space.”

LET IT FLOW

“When styling a small living room, we always get rid of the coffee table and add side tables to create an unobstructed flow,” said Shawn Wilson, a licensed real estate salesman with the Martin Eiden Team at Compass in New York City. “We add floor lamps to brighten the space, which makes it feel bigger. And we make sure there is art on the walls, which provides a focus point for the eyes.

Blank walls can make any space appear smaller.”

MAKE IT MULTIPURPOSE

“Have your furniture perform double duty: Coffee tables that can also store your board games, side tables with room at the bottom to also place books and ottomans that have storage for throw blankets are all excellent ideas that maximize function while not cluttering your small space with excess furniture pieces,” AliHassan said.

This article appears in Fall Home & Garden magazine.

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ROOF TYPES FACTSHEET

Pros and cons of 10 popular materials

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re you looking to install a new roof this year? Jumpstart the project and prepare yourself with the facts on roofing materials before you even hire a contractor.

Here’s a guide to pros and cons of 10 popular roof types.

ASPHALT SHINGLES

ABOUT: Most common of all roof types in the U.S. today, asphalt shingles are the roofing material on almost 80 percent of American homes. Asphalt saturates both sides of their paper or fiberglass base, which is then topped with a layer of mineral granules. Choose between the popular 3-tab asphalt shingle and the longer-lasting architectural shingle (also called “laminate shingles”).

PROS: Affordable and easy to install. Provide a quick upgrade on a house for sale.

CONS: Only suitable for steeply sloping roofs. Don’t hold up well to severe temperature changes or intense, direct sunlight.

Relatively short lifespan of about 20 years.

ASPHALT ROLL

ABOUT: Also known as “torch-on roofing.” Similar to asphalt shingles, but applied as one piece.

PROS: Simple, quick installation means lower cost.

CONS: Roof repair is not so easy. Lasts only 15 years on average.

CLAY ROOF TILES

ABOUT: Manufactured from clay, which is shaped and baked. aka “terracotta roof tiles.”

PROS: Natural material. Has an attractive orange-brown color or may be dyed. Can be formed into a variety of decorative shapes. Relatively long lifespan of 40-plus years.

CONS: Fire-resistant but not totally fireproof. Consider whether your building structure can bear the weight; you may need to have additional framing added.

CONCRETE ROOF TILES

ABOUT: Molded from concrete.

PROS: Available in an interesting range of shapes and colors. Fireproof.

CONS: Heavy weight. Not as long-lasting as clay roof tiles.

METAL

ABOUT: In the form of a single flat panel or shingles.

Materials include aluminum, copper, steel, tin and zinc.

PROS: Fireproof, hail resistant, durable, lightweight, excellent at shedding snow, reflective of sunrays to stay cooler in summer.

Can last 50 years or more.

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CONS: Metal roof types tend to be noisy during rain and hail storms. Steel must be treated to prevent corrosion.

RUBBER

ABOUT: Rubber roofing is available in thicknesses ranging from 1 ¾ inches to 3 ½ inches; the thickness you’ll need depends on factors such as your roof pitch.

PROS: Good insulator, fire-resistant, low maintenance, ecofriendly – especially if made from recycled tires. Resilient and excellent at holding up to hailstorms. Lifespan of about 50 years.

CONS: Unattractive flat black appearance, which can, however, be improved by coating with acrylic paint or purchasing rubber roofing strips to cut into “shingles.”

SLATE

ABOUT: Composed of tiles cut from natural stone.

PROS: Fireproof, water and weather resistant, recyclable natural material. Increase your home’s value. Often last more than 100 years.

CONS: Expensive to install. Also costly and complicated to repair, requiring a slate tile specialist.

SOLAR TILES

ABOUT: Roof tiles that incorporate solar technology.

PROS: Eliminate the hassle of installing solar panels atop an existing roof, yet still convert solar energy to electricity for your home. Simplify roof repair. Great for harsh climates, as they stand up to strong winds and heavy hail.

CONS: High cost to install solar tiles, requiring a specialist.

TAR AND GRAVEL

ABOUT: After molten asphalt is used to “glue” layers of tarpaper roofing material in place, the roof is laminated and coated with gravel for additional protection.

PROS: One of the few roof materials suitable for a low-slope or flat roof. Fairly inexpensive.

CONS: Short lifespan compared to other roof types – up to 20 years.

WOOD SHINGLES OR SHAKES

ABOUT: Wood roofing shingles are machine cut; shakes are hand cut. Usually cedar or redwood.

PROS: Excellent insulators. Add curb appeal and resale value.

Last upwards of 25 years with the right maintenance.

CONS: Pricey. Require expert installation. High maintenance.

May require fire-resistant treatment to comply with local code.

In addition, you need to treat wooden roofing materials against mold and termite infestation.

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DECKED OUT: CREATING YOUR PERFECT OUTDOOR SPACE

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s people look to unplug and unwind outside, outdoor living areas top the list of many home improvement projects. A new deck can be a place to relax or entertain, prepare and share a family meal or simply an extension of the home.

“A house’s living space extends beyond the four walls of the home,” said Chris Camfferman, managing director of marketing at manufacturer Deckorators. With the right planning and project, outdoor space can be “like a room of the home,” he said.

Outdoor living trends at home often follow commercial and travel trends, Camfferman said. For example, a homeowner might want to recreate the fire and lighting elements of a favorite restaurant’s outdoor seating area or poolside lounge area from the fantastic resort visited on vacation.

“What kind of deck is up to the imagination of the homeowner,” Camfferman said.

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People are going all out, including pergolas and other shade solutions, unique storage systems and personalized features such as putting greens and yoga platforms, he said.

To maximize time spent outdoors, there’s a big push to add shade and privacy options, Camfferman said. Not just for deck skirting, lattice shaped in a variety of patterns can be used to form pergolas or gazebos or to conceal air conditioners or storage space.

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COLOR CHOICE

To create a natural flow from indoors to out, carry over the flooring and colors, Camfferman said. Because exterior trends are more stable than interior ones, be sure to choose a color that blends well with the home’s siding or trim. Browns and grays are most popular, but today’s buyer is looking for a wider color palette, he said.

For something more aesthetic, define the deck’s perimeter by creating a picture frame effect with a complementary but slightly contrasting color, Camfferman said. While this look is not new, it will make a deck stand out, he said.

Another color craze is composite deck boards with increased variation, such as what is found in natural wood, Camfferman said.

While wood is a more economical choice and the bulk of the market, composite decking has benefits.

“It looks good. It’s low maintenance. Clean it with soap and water.

There’s no sanding, staining, sealing or splinters,” Camfferman said.

Upgrading an existing deck doesn’t require a huge investment.

Simply adding new post caps or swapping out balusters can modernize or change the look of a deck that’s lost some of its shine.

If you’re planning a new deck project, Camfferman’s first piece of advice is to think about how you want to use the space, then find the product to match.

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HOME HELP: HOW TO AFFORD YOUR NEXT PROJECT

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or homeowners, it’s not a question of when you’ll need to repair or want to renovate, but when. Queen of Free has some tips for affording such projects or emergencies.

Come up with a clear picture of your project. Before going to the hardware store, make sure you know what you want to accomplish. Visit websites like Pinterest, This Old House or BobVila.com for inspiration and to keep you on track.

Consider what you can afford. Don’t spend money you don’t have. Taking out a loan or putting the entire project on credit can cost you significantly more.

Develop a fund just for home repair. Most homeowners will have to deal with unexpected repairs or want to update their property at some point. Avoid debt by setting up a savings account exclusively for home repair. Designate a percentage of your paycheck and put it into this account. Queen of Free also suggests holding garage sales with the sole purpose of filling your repair fund.

Obtain multiple quotes. When hiring a contractor for a major home renovation, always get more than one price quote and compare them. Pay attention to the details.

Be sure to ask if there is a season of the year when a contractor gives discounts. To save money, figure out which parts of the project you can do yourself, such as demolition.

Sign up for rebate/rewards programs. Take your time and research the best home repair store offerings and coupons to maximize your money spent.

Little things that cost little or no money: Clean out and declutter your home to create space; move furniture within or between rooms; paint an accent wall; move curtain rods; update cabinet hardware; change the type of lightbulbs you have; borrow equipment and tools; shop rehab or second-hand stores.

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AIR CONDITIONING: MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM

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ot, sunny weather is just around the corner. That means it’s time to get your air conditioner in shape. Here’s how to get the most out of your A/C this summer, with practical tips on maintaining and upgrading your system.

MAINTENANCE

Change or clean the filter. A simple DIY way to keep your air conditioner in great working order is to change your filter regularly (or clean a reusable version), especially during periods of heavy use. This ensures proper airflow and keeps dirt out of the system’s coils. Follow the manufacturer’s directions; usually every 30 to 90 days is recommended. Take care of this task more frequently if you have a cat or dog, live in a very dusty or polluted area, or suffer from allergies.

Tune-up. Schedule an A/C tune-up annually. The best time is in spring, before the period of heavy use begins, or in fall, when you’re ready to “retire” the air conditioner until next year. Your air conditioning service pro should clean and inspect the system 54

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and test performance of key components. The tune-up optimally includes a report on the current condition of your A/C, and also recommendations on avoiding potential problems.

Home service plan. An air conditioning service contract with a reliable HVAC firm might be a good idea for several reasons.

First of all, if you are juggling multiple responsibilities (and who isn’t, these days?), you will have one item you can cross off your to-do list. Second, you’ll get priority scheduling for your air conditioning service; both tune-ups and emergencies even during the busy season. Third, you will often benefit from preferred pricing and extended warranties on repairs. Before signing the contract, read the fine print to see exactly what it includes.

Duct cleaning. A certain amount of dust in HVAC ductwork is normal and won’t harm the system or impair your home’s indoor air quality. However, if your ducts are seriously clogged with dust, pet hair, and other debris and are releasing dust into your rooms or are moldy, have them cleaned and get rid of the source of any

mold growth, so that it won’t recur. Duct cleaning is usually a two-step process: dislodging dirt with special equipment and then using a powerful vacuum cleaner to remove it completely.

UPGRADE

Change the filter. No, you’re not looking at a typo. In the case of an upgrade, “change the filter” means start using one that will do a better job. Disposable A/C filters are cheap and convenient, but for more effective filtering of small particles such as mold and pollen, substitute electrostatic or preferably, pleated “allergy” filters.

Install ceiling fans. Circulate conditioned air more effectively with ceiling fans. Ceiling fans are energy-efficient and affordable to run, and will boost the benefit you get from your air conditioner, which means you’ll spend less on electricity for the same level of comfort.

Add a smart thermostat. A smart thermostat is a smart

step to ensure that your house is cooled when you need it most without wasting A/C if you’re away from home or not using a particular room.

Downsize. When it’s time to replace your old air conditioning, service pros advise that you can downsize for even more energy savings ... provided you’ve done your homework first. That means sealing and insulating your home and your ductwork. Not only is a “right-sized” A/C system cheaper to run, it will last longer and experience less wear and tear due to overly frequent on-off cycling. Talk to an HVAC professional about the type of air conditioning you need.

Check the SEER rating. Another important factor in purchasing new air conditioning is the SEER or seasonal efficiency rating. This measures performance and ranges from 10 (the minimum requirement these days) up to 26.

The higher the SEER, the less you will pay annually to run your air conditioning.

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STEPS FOR AN INDOOR HERB GARDEN

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ardening indoors with herbs is a great way to keep fresh flavors in your favorite dishes. Enjoy adding a snippet of basil for a hearty tomato sauce or a few cuttings of thyme or sage to flavor a roasted chicken, all possible with an indoor herb garden.

For colder climates, bringing herbs in for the winter allows you to enjoy them all year long. Check garden centers and nurseries, farmer’s markets or roadside stands for a variety of fresh plants.

A sunny kitchen windowsill or a room near the kitchen are ideal locations for an indoor herb garden. Your plants should receive at least six hours of full sun.

If the herbs were planted in the ground over the summer, you might want to repot them into a small pot designed for indoor use, or if the plants were in pots in the garden, you can reuse those pots. Either way, checking for pests is a good precaution.

Look for aphids, white flies, spider mites and scale insects.

Carefully wash the leaves of the plants with warm, soapy water so the soil does not fall out of the pot.

The larger the container for the herbs, the better, because you can grow a greater variety of herbs and the soil will not dry out as quickly. When planting, soak the container in water first if it is an unglazed terra cotta pot or other porous container, so moisture is not pulled from the soil. Good drainage is also important.

Grow lights will help the plant receive adequate light if the room is not bright enough. If using artificial light, keep the pots close together, not further than 8 inches away from the grow lights. Most herbs prefer a south- or west-facing window.

Overwatering is worse than underwatering. Keep herbs moist and feed with a good liquid plant food.

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POPULAR HERBS FOR INDOOR GARDENING

Chives: Potato dishes, soups and stews are enhanced by its oniony flavor.

Parsley: A Culinary staple, the curly leafed plants are the most flavorful.

Rosemary: Pine-scented rosemary complements chicken, oven-roasted potatoes and pork.

Basil: Genovese is the most popular variety. Use it to make pesto and top pizza and pasta. Spicy globe, Thai and lemon are other choices, and opal basil is great for herbal vinegar, giving it a pale lavender tint.

Dill: Its feathery foliage is flavorful on fish and potato salads.

Mint: Spearmint and peppermint are familiar; however, orange and pineapple are pleasant mints, especially for winter teas.

Sage: An earthy-flavored herb, sage is popular for stuffing, and goes well with pork, poultry and cheese.

Oregano: A zesty, pungent herb for flavoring Italian and Mexican dishes.

Thyme: Lemon thyme is wonderful on top of salmon.

Chervil: A curly leafed herb, it pairs nicely with egg dishes and as a delicate garnish to a plate.

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GREEN THUMB 101

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ouseplants can have us gardening year-round. They add a decorative touch to a home, and emit oxygen and help remove toxins to purify the air.

Shopping for your first houseplant or adding more to your collection can be an exciting experience. How does one choose a houseplant? Look for ones with interesting texture, foliage and form. More importantly: Does it appear healthy? Here are some tips when shopping for a houseplant and for maintaining it.

Choosing a plant: Look for plants with healthy green foliage and dense, bushy growth. One with an abundance of closed buds is a better choice than one in full bloom. Always check for insects at the tips of new branches, at the places where the leaves join the stems and on the underside of the leaves.

Light: Plants grown only for attractive foliage require less light.

Succulents or cacti and flowering plants require direct sunlight.

Succulents and cacti do make ideal houseplants since indoors the humidity is dry, and they prefer that kind of environment.

Space: Plants grow at different rates. For immediate gratification in a small area, Norfolk Pine, Dracena Marginata, Fiddle Leaf Fig tree, Schefflera and Rubber Tree are some serious contenders for making a statement in a small space.

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By Carole McCray More Content Now Indoor Temperature: Many houseplants are tropical in origin, so they prefer high humidity. If you are in a climate where humidity is low indoors, you can raise the humidity several ways.

Misting plants, keeping pots on water-filled trays or grouping plants near one another to trap existing moisture can help raise the humidity for houseplants.

Watering: The biggest problem is overwatering houseplants.

Choose a container with good drainage. Add water to the top of the soil surface until water comes out the drainage holes. Or watering can be done by placing the pot into a container filled with water and leave it for 15 minutes. Tepid water is best for watering to avoid shocking plants and causing them to wilt.

Feeding: Read the care tag on the plant for fertilizing and keeping your plant healthy. If you are unsure about the feeding of a particular houseplant, experts at your local garden center or floral shop can provide answers to your questions.

Maintenance: Plant foliage should be rinsed under a gentle stream of tepid water about every two weeks to remove dust or dirt. Larger plants may be harder to rinse, so with a soft, clean cloth, gently wipe the foliage. As you wipe the leaves, use your other hand to support the undersides of the leaves.

Calendar OF EVENTS

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LUBBOCK COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “CLUE: ON STAGE”

ubbock Community Theatre will present the comedy, “Clue: On Stage,” in eight performances this month at the Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts. Based on the Paramount Pictures motion picture, which was based on the Hasbro board game Clue, the play was written by Sandy Rustin, based upon the works by Jonathan Lynn, Hunter Foster, and Eric Price. It will be directed by Heather May. “Clue” is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, with group rates available. For reservations visit lubbockcommunitytheatre.org or call 749-2416..

March 19-21, 7:30 p.m.

March 22, 2:30 p.m.

March 26-28, 7:30 p.m.

March 29, 2:30 p.m.

Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts 511 Avenue K 749.2416 lubbockcommunitytheatre.org

To have an event listed on the calendar, email details to mmcaffrey@lubbockonline.com.

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MARCH 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 5-7

30th Annual Mayors’ Beans & Cornbread Luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of Lubbock. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

March 3

TTU School of Theatre & Dance presents “Dancetech” 7:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 2812 18th St., 742.3603

Killer Keys Dueling Pianos 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ranch at Reese Event Center, 1910 Research Blvd., 744.8877

March 6

March 6

First Friday Art Trail 6-9 p.m. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 762.8606

March 10 Caprock English Bagpipe Consort 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Kent R. Hance Chapel, 17th St., 742.0400

March 13 Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. Tour 7-10 p.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

March 19-21 Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Clue: On Stage” 7:30 p.m. Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 749.2416

March 22 Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Clue: On Stage” 2:30 p.m. Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 749.2416

March 26-28 Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Clue: On Stage” 7:30 p.m. Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 749.2416

March 28 PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

March 29 PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

Young Life’s Tenth Annual Spring Soiree 6:30 p.m. Live and silent auctions featuring highend purchases and other items. Bayer Museum of Agriculture, 1121 Canyon Lake Drive, 763.8106

Simon Flory 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 4 Jesse Day and The Texas Knights 7:30 p.m. The Spoon, 3604 50th St., 792.8544

March 5 Alissa Beyer Gilvin 7 p.m. Overton Hotel & Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7000 Jarrod Morris 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 7

March 6

Fourth Annual Hunters’ Banquet and Auction 4-10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Lubbock Sportsman’s Club. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

March 7

March 27 “Go Blue” Lubbock Kickoff 8:30 a.m. Covenant Children’s, 4000 24th St., 747.2711

March 28 2nd Annual TTU Sport Management Charity Golf Tournament 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock. The Rawls Course, 3720 Fourth St., 742.4653 Mad Hatter Tea Party and Easter Style Show 2-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock. The Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway St., 763.6448 Beards & Brews Competition 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock.

Two Doc’s Brewing Co., 502 Texas Ave., 412.4888 The Lubbock Chorale Annual Gala: “My Fair Lady” 6:30 p.m. McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., 742.0400 Purpose Medical Mission Anti-Gala: Boots & Bandanas 7-11 p.m. Frazier Alumni Pavilion, 2680 Drive of Champions, 742.0400

March 29

Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Clue: On Stage” 2:30 p.m. Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 749.2416

Fly for a Cure 1-5 p.m. Event will benefit blood cancer research and treatment options for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) through the efforts of the Eyad Karkoutly Lymphoma Leukemia Research Foundation. E&J Smokehouse and Grill, 701 Regis St., 762.6201

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS

MUSIC

March 1

March 1

Lt. Eric Hill Memorial Team Roping 8 a.m.

Proceeds will benefit the family of Lt. Eric Hill, who lost his life in the line of duty Jan. 11, 2020. Texas Tech Equestrian Center, 5712 County Road 1500, 792.4682

Amanda Shires 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233

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Zach Nytomt 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

Girls Night Out: Flashback to the Big Hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s 7:30 p.m. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233 Jesse Day & The Texas Knights 7:30 p.m.

The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room, 6801 Milwaukee Ave., 687.0505 Alissa Beyer Gilvin 7:30 p.m. Rain Uptown, 5217 98th St., Suite 600, 798.5900 Hannah Jackson Band 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 US-87, 893.2491 Erick Willis with Ronnie and the Redwoods 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 10 KISS: End of the Road World Tour 7:30 p.m.

United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

March 11 Jennifer Westwood and The Handsome Devils 6 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 US-87, 893.2491 One Night of Queen 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233 Matt Strachan & The Hoot Owls 9 p.m. Cricket’s Draft House & Grill, 2412 Broadway St., 744.4677

March 12 Chad Miller Band 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 13 Alissa Beyer Gilvin 7 p.m. Overton Hotel & Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7000 Chasing Ivy 8 p.m. La Diosa Cellars, 901 17th St., 744.3600

Jeffrey Focault 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

Sean McConnell 10 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

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March 26

Music by Shae 6 p.m. Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen, 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 368.7789

Summer Salt with Okey Dokey 7 p.m. Jake’s Backroom, 5025 50th St., 687.5253

Alissa Beyer Gilvin 7 p.m. Triple J ChophouseBrewery, 1807 Buddy Holly Ave., 771.6555

Bart Crow with Elaina Kay 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

Crowbar with Preachers of Hell County 7 p.m.

Jake’s Backroom, 5025 50th St., 687.5253

TobyMac 7 p.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

Reckless Kelly 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 US-87, 893.2491

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March 6 Home & Garden Show 4 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

March 7 Coffee and Cars 8 a.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 US-87, 893.2491 Home & Garden Show 9 a.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

March 8 Home & Garden Show 12 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

March 27 Chasing Ivy 7 p.m. Ike’s Woodfire Grill, 4414 82nd St., 368.8036

War of Ages with Convictions 6 p.m. Jake’s Backroom, 5025 50th St., 687.5253

Alissa Beyer Gilvin 7 p.m. Overton Hotel & Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7000

March 18

Grady Spencer & The Work 8 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

Alissa Beyer Gilvin 7 p.m. Back 40 Grill, 5214 98th St., 853.8715

March 19 Alissa Beyer Gilvin 6 p.m. Albarran’s Mexican Bar & Grill, 7722 Milwaukee Ave., 771.2869 The Drown Tour 8 p.m. Jake’s Backroom, 5025 50th St., 687.5253

March 20 Silent Planet 6 p.m. Jake’s Backroom, 5025 50th St., 687.5253 Chasing Ivy 7 p.m. Ike’s Woodfire Grill, 4414 82nd St., 368.8036 Hub City Boys 7-10 p.m. Back 40 Grill, 5214 98th St., 853.8715 Hogg Maulies 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 21-22 Colter Wall 8 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 21 Tanner Lane 10 a.m. Lubbock Area Veterans Memorial, 4001 82nd St., 775.2687 Chasing Ivy 7 p.m. Triple J Chophouse & Brew Pub, 1807 Buddy Holly Ave., 771.6555

March 24 Clyde McGee 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 25

March 10 Whirlwind & Wine 5:30-7 p.m. Business networking and wine tasting. Pecan Ridge, 6201 114th St., 794.2022

March 12

Anthony Garcia 10 p.m. Cafe J, 2605 19th St., 743.5400

YWCA of Lubbock Women of Excellence Awards 6 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

Monarch 10 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 US-87, 893.2491

17th Annual Unsung Heroes 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Prosperity Bank Conference Center, 1501 Avenue Q, 767.7000

March 28 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands 6 p.m. Jake’s Backroom, 5025 50th St., 687.5253

March 15

Flippers’ Spring Fest 6 p.m. Flippers Tavern, 1406 Avenue Q, 701.5130

Downtown Food Truck Throwdown 12 p.m. The Garden, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636

Cody Jinks 7 p.m. Lonestar Amphitheater, 602 E. 19th St., 749.7625

March 20

Carbin the Throne 10 p.m. Kong’s, 1707 Texas Ave., 469.358.2740

The Ultimate Game 2020 6 p.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

March 29

March 21

Fit for a King 6 p.m. Prima Vista Events Center, 402 N. Inler Ave., 392.5729

The Ultimate Game 2020 9 a.m. United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362 The Dream Game 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by Hub City Street Hoops and 4ore! Golf and pitting LFD and LPD against each other. Mae Simmons Dream Court, 2004 Oak Ave., 300.9340

March 31 Sean Devine 9 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

March 27-28

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fourth Annual West Texas Roundup Car Show 9 a.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 US-87, 893.2491

March 1 Lubbock-Con 2020 11 a.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

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March 3

Victory Garden Workshop 1 p.m. Silent Wings Museum, 5401 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., 775.2044

Polished Lubbock 12-1 p.m. Featuring Amy Thompson. Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen, 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 368.7789

Nick Sterling & The Nomads 7:30 p.m. Cricket’s Draft House & Grill, 2412 Broadway St., 744.4677

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At Work

DEBORAH FINLAYSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEXAS SOUTH PLAINS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS The Association of Fundraising Professionals membership is an essential part of being a fundraiser. It provides both continuing education and important networking. The award represents my year as President of the local chapter in 2014.

I am currently a member of the Lions Club and continue my service to our community through their volunteer opportunities.

I visited the Seattle Fish Market once and was fascinated. Then I had the privilege of participating in Fish Training while in Junior League.

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“I It is ironic to me that the American Red Cross is housed in the old No. 2 fire station!

This award was given to me by Dean Carl Stem, a significant mentor, in 1997. My first real fundraising job was director of development for the College of Business Administration at Tech, and working with Carl shaped my career and my life. The award reads in part: “thanks for your unflappable dedication.” Many who know me would not use that word to describe me!

My family lifts me up and gives me the courage to try anything!

had no idea when I went to college that I would end up in fundraising,” says Deborah Finlayson on a recent afternoon from her office. She works as the executive director of the Texas South Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross, which serves 420,000 people across the 15 counties of this region.

Finlayson is a self-described “military brat.” Her father was in the Air Force and the family moved frequently. When she arrived at Texas Tech University after a stint living in Wichita Falls, she intended to become a civil engineer. “After two weeks I realized that was not my thing,” she says.

Finding her way into mass communications at Tech, she discovered that she excelled at advertising and journalism. She earned a degree in public relations and went to work for a local TV station selling advertising right out of college. That pursuit didn’t prove fulfilling, but Finlayson learned about the development side of administration at Texas Tech. The idea of fundraising for her alma mater seemed like a good fit.

“I applied for every single development job that came available. I didn’t care what it was. I had to get my foot in the door,” she says. She finally got hired as a researcher, looking into potential foundations and grants for the university. Twenty-six years later, she had made her way up the ladder to Tech’s Senior Director of Annual Giving, a position from which she finally retired several years ago.

“I loved the challenges that had to be dealt with on a continual basis,” she says of university fundraising. She loved Texas Tech and enjoyed finding ways to connect with others who appreciated the university’s mission. By the time she retired, she had raised more than $17 million for the university and the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, including the launch of the centralized annual fund program at Tech. “You have to figure out who has an interest in what you’re representing and how to nurture that interest,” she says.

After she retired, Finlayson transitioned into the nonprofit world. From 2015 to 2018, she took over the job of fundraising for the YWCA of Lubbock until her current position with the Red Cross came calling. “I was ‘retired,’ but I thought ‘I’m going to try something new and see how it goes,’” she explains.

That was the summer of 2018. She’s still at it today. Her work involves much more than just fundraising – though that’s still a big part of the job. With the Red Cross, she strives to connect with individuals who lead corporations that have an interest in contributing to this hallowed organization.

While many locals likely think of the Red Cross in terms of large-scale disaster relief in the wake of hurricanes or earthquakes, its work in the South Plains has a much more intimate focus. “The No. 1 disaster in America that the Red Cross deals with are home fires, far beyond tornadoes or hurricanes. That’s also the No. 1 cause of death in a disaster,” Finlayson says.

When a family’s home burns, typically a Red Cross volunteer will get in touch with that family as soon as possible – often, while emergency vehicles are still present at the house. “It could be 2 in the morning or in the afternoon,” she says. “They will gather information and provide to the family, typically, a pre-paid debit card to get a hotel or buy clothes or food or whatever they need” during the most vulnerable 48 hours after the disaster. The Red Cross also provides a kit of basic essentials – shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes – and helps replace lost prescriptions, eyeglasses and more.

Meanwhile, Finlayson and her volunteers coordinate mental health services and help from other agencies for families impacted by fires. Ninety percent of the services of the Red Cross are performed by volunteers, which means 90 cents out of every dollar raised is put back into the organization’s services.

Since last July, Finlayson and the 110 active Red Cross volunteers in this area have responded to around 50 home fires and disaster events, assisting 54 households and 162 individuals. Half of those were in Lubbock. Her office has also installed more than 700 smoke alarms in homes, free of charge. “I just like helping people,” she says. “There really is a great thrill in getting somebody onboard to support the cause, who wants to support it financially or with volunteer hours. It’s life-giving to be around people like that who want to give their money and their time to help others. In my job, I get to help some of the best people on the planet.”

She says it’s no surprise that Lubbock is full of those people. “I think Lubbock is a generous community. Maybe it’s a West Texas thing, or a Texas thing. We are so, so lucky here.” L MARCH 2020 • thelubbockmagazine.com • Lubbock Magazine

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Yesteryear

LUBBOCK SANATORIUM B etween its incorporation in 1909 and the census in 1920, Lubbock’s population doubled from 1,938 people to 4,051. To serve this growing number of residents, two hospitals – the West Texas Sanitarium and the Lubbock Sanitarium, which eventually became Methodist Hospital – had been established in 1917. By 1921, the city was rushing to add a third hospital at a cost of around $125,000.

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West Texas Hospital opened in 1922 in downtown Lubbock with a capacity of 50 beds, attracting a number of new physicians to the city.

These included Drs. C.J. Wagner, W.L. Baugh and R.J. Hall, who together started the West Texas Hospital Association.

Eventually, the hospital building was acquired and renovated by South Plains College when it established its Lubbock campus in the late 1970s.

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