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THE FAITH AND FEARLESSNESS

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Contents

NOVEMBER 2019

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On the Cover

RISING STAR

The faith and fearlessness of Jarrett Culver

By Jonathan Baker PHOTOS BY DYLAN COLE

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Departments 14 HOME

Savannah Brown, proprietor of Cashew Cabinet, shares her chalk paint expertise.

24 COOKING LESSONS

Andrew Hill, of Hill Barbecue, gives us a step-by-step guide to smoking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey.

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2019 YEAR-END GIVING GUIDE

We showcase some of the area’s nonprofits as we approach the season of giving.

96 YESTERYEAR

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill officially establishing Veterans Day as a federal holiday

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CONTRIBUTORS............................7 AROUND TOWN...........................8 HOME......................................... 14 COOKING LESSONS....................24 EAT DRINK...................................31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS...............85 YESTERYEAR..............................96

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Regional Director of Michele McAffrey Specialty Products/Editor 806.345.3256 mmcaffrey@lubbockonline.com

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Contributing Writers

Kayla Morris Jonathan Baker Jason Boyett

Contributing Dylan Cole Photographers Sylvia Jennings Shannon Richardson

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t’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of the decade. 2019 simply flew by.

We could not be more thrilled with our cover star, Jarrett Culver. Jarrett’s reps contacted us with the exciting (and, I have to say, humbling) news that appearing on the cover of Lubbock Magazine was a dream of his. He loves his hometown and before he left for Minnesota, he wanted to connect with us. Of course, we jumped at the opportunity to tell his story in this month’s issue.

Jarrett is the kind of role model worth celebrating in a world that often focuses on the negative. We hope you enjoy his positive perspective in our cover story that begins on page 18. In addition, you’ll be able to find Lubbock Magazine at more locations around town this month so you can pick up a copy of this special, collector edition featuring Jarrett. Watch our social media pages for updates and more information throughout the month.

We also feature local furniture rehabber Savannah Brown in a fun how-to story on page 14. Savannah shares her talent with the city through her work with the boutique Jux-ta-posh, and out of her storefront Cashew Cabinet, just down the street on Buddy Holly Avenue. She refinished a beautiful sideboard as an inspiration piece just in time for the holidays, and she shares her tips for bringing new life to pieces that have lost their allure.

Also in preparation for Thanksgiving, barbecue expert Andrew Hill, of Hill Barbecue, shows us how to smoke the perfect turkey for your family this season. We share his step-by-step tips and recipe (including what kind of wood works best for smoking meats) beginning on page 24.

As we look toward the season of giving, we hope our Year-End Giving Guide, which features 38 of the city’s nonprofits, is a helpful resource this holiday season and into 2020. Each organization presents a different mission, but all share a similar goal; they strive to help the less fortunate in Lubbock, connect the city’s people to a worthy cause, and in so doing, make this city a wonderful place to live. We encourage you to learn more about each of these entities by taking the time to read their stories. We hope you’ll use this section to plan your end-of-year giving and to find a place that fits your personality and talents as you volunteer.

We hope you enjoy a joyful and peaceful holiday season with friends and family,

Michele McAffrey | Editor Lubbock Magazine is a monthly publication of AJ Media.

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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.

DYLAN COLE

DARREN HENDRICKS

Dylan is a Lubbock-based portrait and lifestyle photographer. His work has been featured in Houston Voyage Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and others. Visit dylancolephotography.com.

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.

SYLVIA JENNINGS

SHANNON RICHARDSON

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.

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

49TH ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL On Sept. 14 the 49th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival was held at the Municipal Garden & Arts Center. More than 80 vendors sold handcrafted items, and guests also enjoyed live entertainment and food vendors.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Dylan Schwild and Lori Gant

Jeremey Brown, Grace Shuman and Pat Perry

Martin Jaramillo, Celia Padilla, and Pedro and Kelcie Gonzalez

Nicole Grant and Chico

Cyd, Saylor, Doak and Blaine Sexton

Ben Craddock and Lydia Ferris

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Jason Haddock

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Johnathan Douglas

Grey and Amy Taylor

SECOND ANNUAL WEST TEXAS FOOD TRUCK CHAMPIONSHIP Cook’s Garage hosted its Second Annual West Texas Food Truck Championship on Sept. 15. Proceeds benefited Boots & Badges.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Tyler, Ashley, Billy and Tyson Cooper

Kiersten Brow, Hannah Cox and David Underwood

Heather and Chance Baker

Averi Cross and Cristi Acrey

Keiziah Llapitan and Adrian Borjas

Jamar Bozeman and Katrena Easter

Tawny Martins and Curtis Koach

Yangjee Sherpa and Mike Posey

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Around Town

2019 FALL FESTIVAL AND BBQ The 2019 Fall Festival and BBQ was held on Sept. 21, at The Children’s Home of Lubbock. The event included live music

by Lone Prairie, a silent auction, inflatable games, hay ride and parade with the Roosevelt Eagle Marching Band.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Zaleigh Sanchez and Aaliyah Harris

Kaylie Starch and Mindy Starch

Kurt Melle, Dave Branson, Carrie Tungate and Mark Brown

Debra Rogers

Elizabeth Hicks, Matt Durham, Linda Kennedy, Daniel Rader, Destiny Tessneer and Davin Felth

Sergeant Steven Bergen and K-9 Justice

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Jamie Giles and Eric Bateman

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Scott Salamon

Arthur Bramlett

TEE’D OFF AT CANCER LADIES GOLF TOURNAMENT On Sept. 30 the Tee’D Off at Cancer Ladies Golf Tournament was held at LakeRidge Country Club. Hosted by the American Cancer Society, the inaugural tournament included a luncheon and awards ceremony.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Tami Bopp, Dorothy Pickering, Lisa Flathers and Kathy Terrill

Debbie Sampley, Grace Fikse, Debbie Cummings and Agnes VanderDussen

Tricia Anderson, Marsha Long, Beverly Sadler and Shirley Williams

Carol Booth and Kelly Ward

Arcana Matthews and Abby Scioti

Barb Shideler and Barbara Hardin

Jeanette Richards and Rita Leonard

Cindy Nusbaum and Robin Evans

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SOUTH PLAINS GREAT 25 BANQUET On Oct. 1, the South Plains Great 25 Banquet was held at the McInturff Conference Center. The banquet recognized outstanding professional registered nurses in Lubbock and the surrounding counties.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Candice Childress, Cheryl Wright and Lori Franco

Ken, Susan and Lexie Harlan

Grant McDonald, and Aubrey and Paddi Moya

Betty Cornell

Michael and Regina Morales, and Mary Huerta

Dean Michael Evans

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Amber Graham and Gerard Kelly

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Cynthia Valentine and Deborah Vasquez

Melissa Rodriguez and Bobby Rios

KOMEN WALK The annual Komen Walk was held on Oct. 12 at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater in Mackenzie Park. The race celebrated and honored survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer.

PHOTOS BY SYLVIA JENNINGS

Andrew Payne, Jeremy Whitefield, Chris Norman and Shannon Zant

David and D’Laney Cruz, and Destiny Cruz-Lopez

Audrey Guerrero, Daphnie Hernanadez and Gabby Guerrero

Melissa Ramirez and Rachel Rodriguez

Amie Mitchell and Kim Loveless

Hannah King and Amber Sons

Elizabeth Walker and Donnie Pierson

Libby Linker and Janice Pellam

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BROWN TRANSFORMED THIS AGING SIDEBOARD WITH CHALK PAINT SPECIAL THANKS TO JUX-TA-POSH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL FALL DECOR.

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Chalk on the Wild Side T

here’s a reason you’re hearing so much about chalk paint these days, and it’s not just because of the popularity of the modern farmhouse look or HGTV’s Joanna Gaines and “Fixer Upper.” It’s because using chalk paint is ridiculously easy.

“Chalk paint is amazing because it does not require any prepping, priming or sanding,” says chalk paint expert Savannah Brown, proprietor of Cashew Cabinet and a furniture painter for Jux-Ta-Posh, both located on Buddy Holly Avenue in downtown Lubbock. “You can go over any surface. Just two or three coats and you’ll have a solid color.”

Chalk paint was developed nearly 30 years ago by artist Annie Sloan for specific use on furniture. It’s known for its velvety, matte-like finish and simplicity of application. Brown has used it to paint “nearly everything,” she says, including fabric, concrete, brick, floors and metals. “It will stick to any surface,” Brown explains. Her specialty is using it to restore old wooden furniture.

“I like how it can completely change a piece, especially one that’s been stained all its life,” she says. “It’s amazing what two coats of paint can do for that. It’s like a facelift.”

Brown hails originally from Waco, where she learned her painting technique while working at The Findery, a country-chic boutique located just a block from Chip and Joanna Gaines’ newly iconic Magnolia Market at the Silos. When work brought her husband to Lubbock three years ago, Brown introduced her talents and passion to the South Plains.

Today, she spends her days transforming furniture for Jux-Ta-Posh and painting for her own Cashew Cabinet clients out of her workspace downtown. “I have clients pick up and drop off [furniture] almost every day,” she says. “Sometimes they send pictures of what they like and I mock it. Sometimes I find pieces of my own and flip them.”

She finds plenty of inspiration online and finds the painting process therapeutic. “It brings out the artistic side in me, and I love trying different things. The options are endless when you’re playing with paints and waxes and brushes and glazes. You can come up with a different outcome every time. It’s fun to see what you can do.”

While Brown estimates that she relies on chalk paint “99% of the time,” she will occasionally work with milk paint – which doesn’t adhere quite as easily as chalk paint. That’s part of its appeal. “Milk paint tends to chip and gives a layered, chippy look. But most times, I can distress [the furniture] and get a similar look with chalk paint,” Brown explains. She relies on sanding blocks to distress a painted piece of furniture.

The key to a successful chalk paint project is finishing it with a wax or sealer. “You want to seal it with something,” she insists. “Don’t just leave it a chalk-matte feel, because it can scratch off.” Most decorative chalk paint products – Brown recommends Annie Sloan’s signature

brand or Plaster Paint, both of which are available at Cashew Cabinet and Jux-Ta-Posh – also manufacture paste waxes for finishing. “If something is being used more often, like a tabletop or dresser, I would use a liquid sealer. It’s more solid and durable. But otherwise I will just use the paste wax that comes with the chalk paint line,” she says.

Her biggest tip? Don’t be afraid to experiment. “When people come to me and ask me how to do it, the first sentence they say is ‘I’m scared to do it myself,’” Brown says. “It can be intimidating, but it’s really very easy. I think anyone can do it. It doesn’t require any preparing.

You can just grab a paintbrush and put two coats of paint on it. Make it your own!”

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Home Flat brushes don't hold as much paint, so they're good for detailed spots.

Synthetic brushes

Round brushes ensure an even finish, as they don't leave stroke marks.

Natural bristle brushes

Sanding blocks add a distressed look to paint.

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Savannah brown's Go-to Furniture restoration supplies

Brown chose "Paris" for its deep, rich color.

Liquid wax ensures a more durable finish.

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THE FAITH AND FEARLESSNESS

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JARRETT CULVER

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COVER STORY

“B

eing from Lubbock, it means so much to me.”

Jarrett Culver has never kept his love for our city a secret. When we spoke to the recent NBA draftee last month, he had taken a break from his grueling training schedule with the Minnesota Timberwolves to return to the Hub City. At the time, the former Tech guard – already minted as a Red Raider legend at the age of 20 – was preparing to embark on a cruise to Cozumel with his parents and one of his brothers. Yet the ever-gracious all-star made time for Lubbock Magazine.

Culver was eager to give credit to his roots here, to the importance of his faith and his South Plains Community, starting with his close-knit family.

While Culver is clearly beloved by his family, that affection is (nearly) matched by the love felt by Raider fans across the South Plains. And for good reason. Coming off a season where Culver led the Red Raiders to their first national championship game, then his subsequent selection in the first round of the NBA draft, the young shooting guard remains humble, good-natured, and remarkably kindhearted, especially given his skyrocketing stock on the national scene.

Perhaps Culver’s serene attitude is born of his habit of repeatedly defying expectations. Indeed, some observers didn’t expect Culver and his fellow Raiders to make the NCAA tournament last year, much less go to the national championship. Chis Beard’s 2018-2019 crew had replaced four of their starters, and six of their eight top scorers from the previous year’s team. The prevailing prediction was that this Tech squad would finish seventh in the Big 12 conference.

But things worked out a bit differently, and the rest is now Raider lore – a trip down a winding path toward an NCAA tournament that itself was rife with unexpected twists and turns, disputed calls and dominating performances. A tournament that would send young Lubbockite JarrettCulver off to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, to play at the highest level of ball in the world.

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JARRETT AND HIS PARENTS AT RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

FAMILY, FAITH, AND BASKETBALL

Jarrett Culver’s humility is deeply rooted in his family, his church and his West Texas community. And it doesn’t hurt that Jarrett comes from a tribe of athletes. His brother, JJ, plays basketball for Wayland Baptist University, and his other brother, Trey, is currently training for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. “He’s a pro now,” says Jarrett with pride. “In high jump.”

Jarrett’s father is a pastor at Rising Star Baptist Church, the house of worship on Lubbock’s east side where Jarrett was raised. Indeed, the pastorship at Rising Star – an apt name for a spiritual community that has produced so much athletic talent – was the reason the Culvers moved to Lubbock from Dallas, when Jarrettwas 3 years old. “We’ve been at that church ever since,” Jarrett says. “I grew up in Lubbock my whole life, in that church.”

For the past few seasons, Hiawatha Culver, Jr., has been leading the pre-game prayers for the Tech men’s basketball team. “Over the two years I was [at Tech],” says Culver, “my dad and Coach Beard’s relationship grew a lot, and they just kind of bonded. After I left, Coach Beard told my dad that he still wanted him to be the chaplain and do all the things he did for us. He still wants him to be there for the team.”

Jarrett retains a strong affection for the community at Rising Star Baptist. “Growing up in the church … they had us doing everything there!” Jarrett laughs. “They had us going to Sunday School, and I grew up playing the drums in the church. My grandma played the piano, so I always played the drums with her. Me and my brothers and the other kids, we had praise dances. We had the leash on sometimes, so we kind of grew up doing everything in the church.”

Jarrett’s mother, Regina, who directs Lubbock’s YWCA Head Start program, was as important to the young athlete’s development as his father. “They both kind of kept me grounded. They helped me a lot in sports, growing. Just keeping God first is the main thing for me. Being myself, staying true to who I am. Definitely, on the path that I’m on, there could be a lot adversity, a lot of things that the world is offering me. But they keep me grounded, they always preach to me to keep

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God first, and stay true to who you are. And these are the things I’ve stuck with.”

Jarrett’s brothers were another important influence on his development as an athlete, and as a man. Trey just turned 23, and JJ is 21 (Jarrett is now 20 years old). “They were very rough on me growing up,” Jarrett says with a smile. “They made me who I am. We competed in everything. They were always bigger, stronger, faster than me.

That’s where I got my competitive nature; I credit them with that. They always pushed me to be better, because if they beat me at something, I wanted to play again until I won – or I would just keep working hard just so I could play with them, and with their friends. They drove me to be competitive.”

COMPETITION IN THE BLOOD

As kids, Culver and his brothers played basketball almost every night in the front yard of their home near Coronado High School. “We got a new basketball goal for Christmas, when I was younger, I think when I was 5 or 6 years old. We played 21, we played one-on-one, we played all types of games. I lost a lot. And I had to find a way to win.”

At school, Culver grew up playing all of the sports. It was only when he reached high school at Coronado that he began to focus on basketball. “I didn’t make varsity my freshman year,” recalls Culver. “I was on JV. We had an undefeated season, it was a good season – but you know, the goal was always to make varsity. It drove me to be a better player.” Jarrett’s older brother, Trey, was on varsity at the time, and that, too, encouraged the hungry freshman to work hard. “I always wanted to play with him,” Culver laments. “That drove me to practice every day. But I didn’t get the opportunity to [play with him].”

Sophomore year, Jarrett did make varsity – and the young sparkplug of a small forward continued to improve. His junior year he averaged 20 points per game, and his senior year, he averaged 30. Coronado basketball coach Randy Dean played a big part in the young Culver’s steady improvement. “Coach Dean helped me a lot in my drive to be the best player I could be. That was my focus. Every morning, we had practice. I just decided to work hard, made sure I was up early, putting

up shots before practice started. I wanted to go [Division One], that was always my goal. To go D-One, and maybe to the NBA. I knew it would be a lot of hard work. So I took the dedication and time out to do that.”

Ultimately, Jarrett believes his work ethic can be attributed, in large part, to his South Plains roots. “Being from a small town … You don’t really see too many people going to the NBA from places like Lubbock.

Just being able to do something like that, and to be from Lubbock. I’ve grown up there, and I think that’s where my mentality comes from.”

he had a sense that would be with his hometown team, the Red Raiders.

So he signed on, and headed across town to the university he’d been driving past since his earliest memories.

He quickly proved that his decision was the right one. During his first year at Tech, Culver broke the Big 12 Freshman scoring record.

The following year, he was awarded the coveted title of Big 12 Player of the Year. And then, the Madness began.

A FATED DECISION

Going into the tournament last year, the Raiders were feeling good.

“I think we did have a sense of how good we were – and how good we could be. All credit to Coach [Chris Beard] and my teammates because I wouldn’t even have been there without them. Getting drafted, and all the awards I won … those are team awards, because without team success I don’t think I would have been in the position I was in. So, yeah, credit to them.”

As March Madness approached, Chris Beard continued to draw out peak performances from his Red Raiders. “Coach pushed us every day to be the best we could be. And once we started getting things rolling, we were on a winning streak … and we all kind of started clicking.

Everybody on the team, they knew their roles. So I feel like at that time we knew what was going on, we knew how special we could be. We didn’t want to stop playing. We were out there playing for each other.

That took us a long way.”

Texas Tech entered the tournament as a three seed, meaning they were only considered to be the third-best team in their bracket – and there are four brackets in the tournament. One seeds like Duke, North Carolina, Gonzaga and Virginia – Tech’s ultimate foe in the final game – had been stomping across the basketball landscape all season, striking fear into opponents. But the Raiders were in no way daunted. In their first two games, the Raiders made quick work of the 14-seeded Northern Kentucky Norse (57-72) and the six-seeded Bills of the University at Buffalo (58-78). They were cruising. Things were looking good.

But then, the level of competition made a big jump. For the first

Of course, Jarrett did eventually “go D-One,” ultimately reaching the NCAA National Championship with his hometown university – but Texas Tech was not the school he grew up rooting for. “I grew up cheering for Texas,” says Culver with a chuckle. “But just being in Lubbock, I saw what Tech had gone through, how they’d struggled for a while. When I got recruited by Tech, I prayed about it, talked to my family. And I felt like I could come into Texas Tech and make an impact.”

In a bit of irony, the University of Texas also tried to recruit Culver, but he nevertheless chose to stay in Lubbock. “It was the best place for me to be. I trusted coach [Chris] Beard and felt comfortable with him.

At the end of the day, I still feel like I made the right decision.”

“Out of high school, my senior year,” continues Culver. “That’s when I started being heavily recruited.” But, perhaps due to Lubbock’s geographic isolation, the young shooting guard wasn’t sought after by most of the nation’s traditional basketball powerhouses, like Duke and Kentucky. “Really, it was just the Big 12 schools,” he says, “Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas.” Jarrett pauses, smiling. “But I was happy that I was even getting offers. The Big 12 is one of the best conferences in college basketball. I was just glad to have the opportunity to play.”

In the end, the choice came down to Texas and Texas Tech. But Culver didn’t want to base his decision on who he grew up cheering for; instead, he wanted to go where he would make the biggest impact. And

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JARRETT WITH HIS FATHER AND BROTHER, TREY

time, the Raiders were slated to face a team ranked higher than them, the scrappy two-seed University of Michigan Wolverines – runners up in the 2018 NCAA National Championship, and a team that had gotten off to a school-record 17–0 start this season. The Red Raiders remained steadfast; led by a high-flying Jarrett Culver performance, in which the sophomore scored 22 points, the Raiders went on to crush the Wolverines 63-44.

If the Tech mojo didn’t quite feel real before, it certainly did now.

This was a team forged, after all, by earlier travails. “We had a time that season,” recalls Culver, “when we went on a losing streak. But after that losing streak, we went on a big winning streak. Then we won the Big 12 Conference [by finishing with the most wins]. After that we were like, ‘We have a really good team. This is one of the best conferences, and we just won it.’ We felt like we were special.”

But then, during the Big 12 tournament in early March, Tech was upset by the lowliest team in the conference, the 14-19 West Virginia Mountaineers. “We were the number one seed, and we lost to the bottom seed,” says Culver. “That was a rude awakening. From then on, we locked in on every practice. Everybody was focused. We did not want to lose again, because of that feeling we had when we lost to West Virginia. We came out every practice, every game, everybody playing hard and trying to win. That game focused us – we were all the way in.”

So, in the wake of that Sweet Sixteen game against Michigan, after defeating the previous year’s NCAA runners-up, the Raiders tasted blood. They’d lost before; they weren’t going to lose again. These Texas Tech Red Raiders were for real. And it was at this moment, too, that talk of Culver going pro began to grow louder.

But Culver paid no attention to the NBA chatter. “I didn’t feel like it was fair to be out there trying to raise my stock. I was focusing on what we could do together as a team,” says Culver. “At that point, I

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was completely focused on winning a national championship. I kept telling myself, after the season, that stuff’s still going to be there. And if I handle myself, handle my business, everything to come will still be there.”

After Michigan came the Elite Eight round, where the Red Raiders were set to face the number one seed in the West Region: The Gonzaga Bulldogs, who boasted the nation’s most prolific offense. The nation’s basketball pundits went crazy over the matchup, as Texas Tech owned the bragging rights to the nation’s most dominant defense. For those who don’t follow college basketball closely, the name Gonzaga is virtually synonymous with success in the modern era. A fearsome bunch, Gonzaga are perennial contenders, the Bulldogs having been to every NCAA Tournament since 1999 – a year in which they made a Cinderella run to the Elite Eight. The small Catholic University in Spokane has appeared in every final AP poll since the 2008-09 season.

And yet. The powerhouse offense of Gonzaga was no match for the celebrated defense of the Red Raiders, who dispatched the Bulldogs 75-69 securing the first Final Four berth in Tech history. And the Raiders kept moving forward.

Next up came the Michigan State Wolverines, the second seed in the East Region. If the Raiders won this one, they would only be one victory away from lifting the NCAA trophy and claiming perhaps the most prestigious honor in all of American college sports. And win, they did – by 10 points. But that 51-61 score line belied a harsher truth; things were getting tougher for the Raiders. Jarrett Culver only posted 10 points, far below his average of 19 for the season. But the team rallied, and the Raiders posted that elusive W. They were heading to the National Championship.

Much has been written about that fateful championship game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders, a

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“After sophomore year, I was just thinking that now was the time to accomplish my dream of being in the NBA. I talked to Coach about it, to my family about it. I prayed about it. I just felt like it was time for me to leave.

“I was a little nervous during the draft. You never know what kinds of things are going to happen during the draft.

But I was there with my family, and I was just thankful that I was even there. I got drafted in the lottery; it was a blessing for sure. I don’t take that for granted.”

Culver seems to be a good fit in Minnesota. The team has a need for a player like Jarrett, whose strong pick-and-roll game and smooth offensive play would be welcome anywhere. But it’s his defensive acumen – not discussed so often, in a sport dominated by offensive fireworks – that will likely earn Culver regular playing time in Minnesota. “From high school, coming into college,” Jarrett remembers, “defense wasn’t a big thing for me. It was all about offense – that’s kind of how a lot of high school guys are. But coming into Texas Tech, Coach [Mark] Adams, our defensive coach, and Coach Beard, they make you play defense. And if you don’t play defense, you aren’t going to play. So that’s where I got my defensive mentality. It’s something I’ve grown at and take pride in.

It’s going to help me at the next level, being able to guard people. Offense will come, but being able to do that will help me. And just playing with heart.”

Indeed, Jarrett Culver seems like he couldn’t be happier in Minnesota – a place that, like his hometown, is off the beaten path, lost somewhere in the middle of the country and often forgotten about by pundits and prognosticators in Los Angeles and New York. In some strange way, Culver’s new city seems familiar. “I feel like [Minneapolis] is just a different version of home. Of course, it’s going to get way colder than it ever did in Lubbock. But other than that, interacting with the people, and all the support they show, all the love. Being out there, I feel the same vibe.”

As for making a new home in the icy north country, Culver seems content. “It’s been great in Minnesota,” he says. “The coaching staff and all the players – just being able to talk with those guys. I’m still just shocked that some of the guys I grew up watching, I’m on the team with.

Some of the greatest players in the world. I know there’s a lot of hard work that goes into it, and I’m definitely willing to do that. But I’m also just trying to have fun. I’m just living my dream right now.” L

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game in which the Raiders came from behind to force an overtime, then lost due to what appeared to be a blown call and another missed call. How things might have gone differently is a debate for another time. What’s important here is that the Raiders struggled mightily and came within a hair’s breadth of taking home a national title. The experience would cement Jarrett Culver’s place in the national conversation and send him off to the NBA. And as for the Red Raiders?

After we chat a bit more, almost out of nowhere, Culver comes around to discussing the passion and perseverance of Coach Chris Beard. As if a simple thought had only just occurred to him – though of course he’s probably thought about the idea endlessly – Culvers says, “If Coach Beard wants to win a National Championship, I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens one day.”

THE COACH So much of Culver’s success with the Tech men’s basketball program can be attributed to one man: Head Coach Chris Beard. “Coach Beard, he’s one of my favorite coaches ever. He’s a player’s coach for sure. He coached me every day to be the best I could be. And at the end of the day, Coach Beard is a winner. I know some nights I’d be at the gym at 2 in the morning, just putting up extra shots, and I’d leave and Coach Beard would still be in his office, working hard and making sure we were prepared. We might not have always been the most talented team, or the fastest, or the strongest. But we were always the most prepared. Every game. Credit to Coach Beard, he was always prepared. He brought it every practice, every game, and he brings the best out of every player. If I had to choose, and do it all over again, I would choose Coach Beard to play for.”

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ome people will tell you it’s just to free up oven space,” Andrew Hill says about the growing popularity of smoked turkey at Thanksgiving. But he’s a pit barbecue fan, and has a different rationale. “I just personally love anything that’s cooked with live fire and wood.

You get a flavor that you can’t get anyway else.”

Hill and his wife, Jewel, are the owners of Hill Barbecue, the Lubbock incarnation of the couple’s former Embers Barbecue in Levelland. With everyone’s favorite turkey-themed holiday approaching, we asked the Hills to give us a step-by-step guide to smoking a turkey. He’s a professional, but a delicious smoked bird is easier than you think.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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STEP BY STEP: HOW TO SMOKE A TURKEY SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Turkey, firewood, smoker, salt and pepper, oil, butter, foil, temperature probe

1. PREP TURKEY THE NIGHT BEFORE COOKING. Pick out your turkey (the Hills prefer organic if possible), and make sure it has thawed and been cleaned out before you start seasoning it. Andrew Hill suggests seasoning with a mixture of two parts coarse black pepper (a size of 16 mesh recommended) to one part kosher salt. After mixing, rub the bird with oil, and then season it liberally.

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2. ON THE DAY OF, PREP THE SMOKER. Start at least an hour before you intend to begin cooking. Andrew Hill prefers oak because it burns slow and produces a mild flavor (see sidebar) but says any clean-burning hardwood – mesquite, pecan or hickory – can be a good option. After starting your fire,” he says, “leave the firebox door open so you have good airflow and a clean burning fire.” Let the pit warm up to around 275 degrees and make sure the wood has turned into a good bed of coals.

WHAT KIND OF WOOD? For centuries, all human food was cooked over a fire, but today it’s a specialized practice – and produces the kind of flavor and aroma that draws everyone to a barbecue pit. A quick Google search will reveal barbecue aficionados who are passionate about one type of wood or another for creating that smoke and flavor. A few even insist that certain types of meat require certain types of wood.

Not Andrew Hill. “I personally use oak for everything I do,” the owner of Hill Barbecue says. “It’s mild, it makes good coals and it’s slow-burning.” He says smoking a turkey – as described in this feature – requires a good coal bed and a clean-burning fire. Oak is perfect for that.

But Hill isn’t an absolutist. “I always tell everybody to use whatever kind of wood they like: mesquite, pecan, hickory, any good hard wood,” he says. “Just make sure your pit has enough air flow going through it.”

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3. COOK YOUR BIRD AND MAINTAIN THE HEAT. At 275 degrees, cooking a turkey will take at least 25 minutes per pound. “Place the turkey with legs towards the firebox opening so the dark meat gets hit with the hottest heat,” Hill says. To maintain the temperature, put a split log into the fire any time the temperature drops to or just below 250 degrees.

“Allow airflow during the entire cook so the turkey isn’t over-smoked,” says Hill.

4. CHECK THE COLOR EVERY HOUR. You’re looking for the skin of the bird to turn a rich mahogany color – and that color is largely a personal choice. In the process, it’s possible the smaller legs and wings will cook faster. “If they start to burn up, wrap those in foil to protect them from the heat,” says Hill. Once the turkey has reached your preferred color, remove it from the heat, coat it in butter, and wrap the bird in foil. Then put it back in the smoker. Keep maintaining the smoker’s temperature until the inner thigh reads 165 degrees or until the juices run clear.

5. REST THE BIRD, THEN EAT. Once the bird is finished, remove it from the smoker, set it on a counter, and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the turkey, resulting in more intense flavor. Once it has had time to settle, get a sharp knife and a big cutting board, carve it up and enjoy.

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MEET THE COOK: ANDREW HILL HILL BARBECUE

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orn and raised in Lubbock, Andrew Hill began working at Lubbock’s iconic Bigham’s Smokehouse when he was 16 years old. He logged multiple stints at Bigham’s, off and on, for the next decade. “Throughout all the years, when I was in college or in between construction work, I would always find myself working back there when I needed a job,” he says. “I got pretty used to all aspects of the barbecue restaurant business. I fell in love with serving people barbecue.”

Hill cooked at home when he was young and found himself drawn to every aspect of the restaurant world, from working with a team to cooking. “I always thought it would be cool to do for myself,” he says.

So a couple of years ago, when he and his wife, Jewel, were expecting their first child, the couple decided to also bring a new business into the world. Andrew built his own smoker and they opened Embers Barbecue in Levelland in June 2018, serving what Andrew calls “craft barbecue.” They focused on making the meat as flavorful as possible. “You don’t need the sauce if you don’t want it,” he says.

Embers quickly found a dedicated following in Levelland, along with some fans from Lubbock. It even got attention from Daniel Vaughn in Texas Monthly, who identified Embers’ barbecue as among the best in this part of the state. But after a few months, the couple began realizing the business in Levelland wasn’t quite enough to sustain their dreams. So in late 2018, they decided to move back to Lubbock, and take the business with them.

“Everyone loved the food,” he says. “We had already put those years into it and wanted to keep going.”

In January, the couple opened a Thursday pop-up called Hill Barbecue in front of the Charles Adams Studio Project in downtown Lubbock’s Art District. After selling out several Thursdays in a row, they decided to begin opening the pit on Saturdays as well. Business has only increased from there.

“Every Thursday and Saturday we have a pretty long wait starting at 10:45 [in the morning],” he says. The couples’ rotating side dishes – like green chile cream corn – are as popular as the meat. Everything but the bread is homemade. “We try to pay a lot of attention to sides and dessert. It may not be the same thing every time,” explains Andrew. “We want people to enjoy everything on the platter. We want to come up with new things and think outside the box as far as barbecue goes.”

Right now the couple is working on building a new pit and rolling out a food truck in early November. Extended hours are another possibility. “It’s really grown,” Andrew says of his Lubbock barbecue experiment. “Our intentions are to keep growing.” L

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oro Burger Bar, originally started in El Paso, is Lubbock’s newest burger-and-beer focused eatery. If you haven’t paid a visit to Toro’s Milwaukee Avenue location, you’re missing out on an inventive menu and relaxing place to watch the big game.

Toro has 40 beers on tap and a staggering 26 burgers on the menu. (There’s even fish and veggie burgers!)

The Fiery Green Chile Cheeseburger and Buffalo Mac & Cheese Chicken Sandwich are certainly intriguing, but we settled on the Toreado Mac & Cheese Burger, an angus beef patty heaped high with saucy mac & cheese, bacon bits and all the fixings. Pair it with an order of truffle fries and an ice cold beer for the ultimate comfort food experience.

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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 $ ACUFF STEAKHOUSE Twenty minutes east of Lubbock, Acuff serves lunch only during the week, and dinner on Fridays. Feast on the chicken-fried steak and catfish buffet, which is full of all the sides, salad and dessert you can hold.

11620 E. FM 40, 842.3258 $ ADOLPH'S GRILL & BAR Fill up on burgers and bar-bites before trying out your vocal skills during karaoke every evening.

5131 Aberdeen Ave., 785.2030, adolphsgrillandbar.com $ 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 $$ 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 all-you-can-eat menudo and barbacoa burritos. 5001 34th St., 795.9552 $ 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 $

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ARANDAS TAQUERIA Specializing in Jalisco-style Mexican food, Arandas serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from an ample menu.

Use the convenient drive-thru for tasty food on the go. 4001 34th St., 687.1939 $

BRYAN'S STEAKS A traditional buffet-style steakhouse, Bryan’s offers steaks cooked to order with self-serve salads, sides and soft-serve ice cream. 1212 50th St., 744.5491 $$

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 $$

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 $

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 $

CAFE J Enjoy elegant ambience 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 $$$

BIG E’S BARBEQUE This late-night haunt in The Depot District serves take-and-eat barbecue, specifically meat burritos with pork, sausage, chicken or brisket, and your choice of condiments.

1802 Buddy Holly Ave., 441.6703 $

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 $$

BIGHAM'S SMOKEHOUSE Open for 40 years, Bigham’s serves its West Texas-style barbecue from two small, straightforward locations.

3312 82nd St., 797.9241/4302 19th St., 793.6880, bighamsbbq.net $ 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-feedsa-lot cheese fries. 4416 98th St., 368.7591/3216 Fourth St., 368.0750, blueskytexas.com $ BONUS BURGERS This cash-only eatery’s claim to fame is its classic soda fountain shop-style greasy burgers and fries. Save room for a thick and creamy shake.

2312 50th St., 795.7400 $

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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 $$

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 $ CATTLE BARON With locations in West Texas and New Mexico, Cattle Baron features steak and seafood along with a generous salad bar. 8201 Quaker Ave., Suite 170, 798.7033, cattlebaron.com $$ CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN Cheddar’s offers American-style food at prices that won’t break your budget, which makes it the perfect place to bring the whole family.

4009 S. Loop 289, 791.1213, cheddars.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 $$ 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 $

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 course! 3405 34th St., 784.0300/5217 82nd St., Space 109, 771.2233, caprockcafe.com $-$$

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 $

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 $

CHINA EXPRESS Choose from dine-in, take-out or delivery at China Express. Customer favorites include Szechuan, Hunan and curry dishes. 5510 Fourth St., Suite 250, 799.3133, chinaexpresslubbock.com $

CAST IRON GRILL First, the pies. We don’t care what time of day, a meal just isn’t complete without a sweet slice.

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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 $ CHUY'S A national Tex-Mex chain, Chuy’s serves big-asyour-face burritos on hand-rolled tortillas, cooked fresh to order. Funk and funky drinks in the lively dining room ensure a fun visit. 4805 S. Loop 289, 698.6264, chuys.com $$ COCINA DE LA SIRENA Located in the historic Cactus Alley courtyard, La Sirena serves modern Latin American food in a cozy dining room. The menu changes regularly to accommodate local produce, but it’s a delight no matter the season. 2610 Salem Ave., 368.7960, lasirenacocina.com $$$

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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 $$ COSTA VIDA Costa Vida’s “Fresh Mex” offerings include extra-large made-to-order burritos, salads, enchiladas, top-shelf tacos and more. Easy online ordering makes dinner a snap. 4410 E. 114th St., Suite 200, 368.8390, costavida.com $ NEW

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 $$

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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 $$ CRAWDADDY'S SPORTS GRILL & BAR Cajun favorites, seafood, burgers, and fries round out the menu at Crawdaddy’s. Enjoy a drink from the bar while you dine. 5725 82nd St., 771.4455 $$ CRUSTY’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA Started as a food truck in 2010, Crusty’s now also has a brick-andmortar location that serves the same mouth-watering pizza. Customers love the green chile chicken and margherita pizzas, but there are also build-your-options for picky eaters.

1636 13th St., 438.8887, crustyslbk.com $ CRICKET'S DRAFT HOUSE + GRILL Cricket’s proximity to Tech, plenty of beers on tap, dinner and late-night menus, affordable prices, and pool and gaming tables make it a great handout spot. 2412 Broadway St., 744.4677, cricketsgrill.com $ 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 $ DURANGO’S RESTAURANT In business since 2002, family-owned Durango’s specializes in traditional Tex-Mex fare, with customer favorites like enchiladas, queso and breakfast burritos. 5004 Frankford Ave., Suite 100, 687.7926, durangoslubbock.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 $$-$$$

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EDDIE'S BBQ Eddie’s is true West Texas kitsch.

The historic lunch-only eatery offers authentic Texas-style barbecue and some of the tastiest Frito pie around.

1324 E. 50th St., 747.3736 $$ THE EGG & I Open daily for breakfast and lunch, this diner-style chain serves homestyle breakfasts, specialty juices, and soup and salad. 1910 Quaker Ave., 687.3447, theeggandirestaurants.com $$ EL PAISANO This mom-and-pop shop serves authentic Mexican food out of its small storefront. Expect fresh ingredients, flavorful cuisine, and excellent service. 1301 50th St., 771.2773 $ 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 $ 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 $ FREEBIRDS This build-your-own burritos, bowls and nachos chain rates high for quality ingredients, vegan and vegetarian options, and responsive customer service. 4930 S. Loop 289, Suite 250, 791.0101, freebirds.com $

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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 $$-$$$

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 $$-$$$

GARCIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Garcia’s is known for its affordable food and on-point margaritas. Feast on the buffet for weekend brunch.

5604 Slide Road, Suite 100, 792.0097 $

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 $$

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 $$

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 $

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 $$

HEALTHY MEALS TO GO Take the guesswork out of meal planning with individual and familystyle meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. 5206 82nd St., Suite 9, 722.2727, healthymealstogo.com $$

GEORGE'S RESTAURANT Comfort food and burgers round out the menu at George’s. Customers love the breakfast and cozy dinerstyle 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 family-style 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.

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HEFF’S BURGERS A winner in the Best Burger category of Best of Lubbock since 2010, Heff’s serves nine different fresh, halfpound burgers, and sandwiches, home-style fries, and ice cream.

5727 82nd St., 698.0900/ 2401 Glenna Goodacre, 589.5555, heffsburgers.net $ HILL BARBECUE Hill Barbecue originally opened its doors as Embers Barbecue in Levelland. After a move to downtown Lubbock’s Art District, Hill Barbecue serves its craft-smoked meats every Thursday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to sellout. Expect a line for this beloved barbecue joint, but it’s worth the wait. 1105 Fifth St., 632.3313, realtexasgrit.com $$ HOLLY HOP ICE CREAM SHOPPE This charming, old-fashion ice cream and soda shop also serves pizza, hot dogs and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. 3404 34th St., 792.2756 $ IKE’S WOODFIRE GRILLE Ike’s offers handcrafted steaks, seafood, wood-fired pizzas, calzones, NEW

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 $$ IT'S GREEK TO ME You’re in for a unique experience at this Greek and American food restaurant. You can’t go wrong with the falafel, gyro and sweet baklava.

7006 University Ave., 792.1949, itisgreektomelubbocktexas.com $ J & M BAR-B-Q For more than 25 years J&M has served its mouthwatering mesquitesmoked barbecue to the Lubbock area. Choose from sausage, ribs, brisket, turkey ham and more, with plenty of fresh sides and sweet cobbler. 7924 Slide Road, 798.2525/ 3605 34th St., 796.1164, jandmbbq.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 $ JOHNNY CARINO’S If you can stop yourself from filling up on fresh bread dipped in olive oil, then you’ve got more self-control than most people. Sure-fire entrees at Johnny’s include chicken marsala or the ever-popular 16-layer lasagna.

6821 Slide Road, 798.0944, carinos.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 smokefree pool hall. 7604 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 1400, 368.8200, kinglouiesrestaurantandbar.com $$ NEW

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 pub-themed restaurant. Inventive cuisine and a cozy atmosphere will keep you going back for more.

8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1010, kingstreetpub.com $$ LA DIOSA CELLARS From the funky decor to the perfectly prepared tapas to the extensive wine list, La Diosa promises a top-notch experience. 901 17th St., 744.3600, ladiosacellars.com $$ 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 $$ 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 $$$ LISA WEST’S DOUBLE NICKEL STEAK HOUSE Voted one of the top 10 best steak houses in Texas, the Double Nickel specializes in traditional steak-house fare. While beef rules the menu, you’ll find plenty of chicken, seafood and salads to delight the pickiest eater. 5405 Slide Road, 792.0055, doublenickelsteakhouse.com $$$

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

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 $$ LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE Stand-outs on LongHorn’s extensive menu include Grilled White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms, the hearty LongHorn Gourmet burger, a variety of steaks, and the lighter Spinach Feta Chicken. 4805 S. Loop 289, 783.0015, longhornsteakhouse.com $$ 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 $ 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 $ MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT Perfect for the whole family or a large group, the Main Event offers

bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more. Feed the crew with made-to-order pizza or plenty of grillstyle nibbles from the dining area.

6010 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.3333, mainevent.com $$ MAMA JOSIE'S KITCHEN A staggering amount of burritos for breakfast or lunch means making a decision will be difficult.

Multiple locations help satisfy those pesky cravings for Tex-Mex. 5719 66th St., 741.0588/ 212 University Ave., 747.8546/ 318 N. University Ave., 744.6268 $ 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 $ 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 $ MCALISTER'S DELI McAlister’s is not just another deli.

Its made-to-order menu is chock full of fresh sandwich and salad options that make for a quick and tasty lunch.

2415 19th St., 740.0022/ 4210 82nd St., Unit 212, 799.5200, mcalistersdeli.com $ MESQUITES BAR & GRILL The busy bar serves a limited menu to enjoy while watching the big game. 2419 Broadway St., 744.9277, mesquiteslubbock.com $ MI PUEBLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT This hidden gem is known for fresh, affordable Tex-Mex food. If you’re on the go you can’t miss with the quick and delicious burritos. 1308 50th St., 368.8718 $ MISS ANN’S CLASSIC DINER A true Lubbock classic, Miss Ann’s serves burgers, hot dogs, boxed meals, and ice cream. (Save room for a malt!) 3218 34th St., 792.2729 $

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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 $ 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 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 $ 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-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs.

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510 Avenue Q, 765.8506 $ 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 $$$ PEPE’S PIZZA AND ICE CREAM Is there a better combination than pizza and ice cream? We don’t think so. Feast on hand-tossed pizza made to order, and ice cream loaded with your favorite mix-ins. 3704 98th St., Suite 900, 993.7373, pizzabypepes.com $$ PHO CALI Specializing in Vietnamese noodle soup, Pho Cali also offers barbecued pork chops, fried vermicelli, and coffee. 4636 50th St., 784.2882 $ PICANTES Known for its family atmosphere and fast, affordable Mexican food, Picantes has been serving its straightforward food to hungry locals for years. You can’t go wrong with one of the daily specials.

3814 34th St., 793.8304 $$ PICOSO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN This much-anticipated restaurant was founded by members of the Leal’s family. The eatery serves rustic modern Mexican food with a focus on street-style tacos and classics like enchiladas, chile relleno, tacos and quesadillas. 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 445.9560, picososmexicankitchen. com $$ PINKIE’S BARBECUE In business since 1962, Pinkie’s specializes in brisket, pork ribs, ham, and sausage with all the fixings. 4704 Fourth St., 687.0795, pinkiesbarbecue.com $ PITA PIT Create your own pita sandwich at the Pita Pit. With a focus on healthy ingredients, you can dine guilt-free for lunch or dinner. 5707 Fourth St., Suite 4, 687.7482, pitapitusa.com $

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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 $$ THE PLAZA RESTAURANT Eat your fill of fresh chips and hot sauce and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. Perfect for a family night out, the menu offers enough variety to suit the pickiest eaters.

5029 Milwaukee Ave., 687.3823, theplazaamarillo.com $$ POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP Potbelly has it all – sandwiches (hot or cold), salads, macaroni-andcheese, soup, chips, cookies, shakes and smoothies – plenty of options to keep you going back for more.

2402 Ninth St., 747.5667/ 6616 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 900, 687.4635, potbelly.com $ QUEEN OF TARTS BAKERY & CHEESE SHOP Handmade artisan baked goods are perfectly paired with a selection of gourmet cheeses. Put together a picnic basket-style takeaway for a romantic evening in.

8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1009 $$

plates. 5217 98th St., 798.5900, rainuptownristorante.com $$ RASPADOS COLIMAS The photos on Raspados’ Facebook page will instantly draw you in and make your mouth water. Huge fruit drinks, cheesy cups full of Mexican corn, and overflowing taco plates look particularly tempting.

2203 Clovis Road, 474.4429 $ 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 $$ RIVER SMITH'S CHICKEN & CATFISH A Lubbock mainstay, Rive Smith’s serves fried catfish and chicken battered to perfection. Chargrilled options, and oysters, shrimp and crab round out the menu. 406 Avenue Q, 765.8164, riversmiths.com $$ ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE Feast on authentic Indian cuisine in a clean but quirky atmosphere. With a buffet for lunch and table service at dinner, popular stand-outs are the tikki masala, lamb biryani, and buttery naan. 3806 50th St., Suite 226, 993.0041 $

RAIDER BURRITO Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Raider Burrito caters to those pesky Tex-Mex cravings. Locals love the street-style tacos and breakfast burritos. 2102 19th St., 771.1178 $

SAMBURGERS A small dine-in space with a drive-thru, Samburgers offers old-fashioned burgers, onion rings, and fries made fresh to order.

4447 34th St., 799.1987 $

RAIDER PARK GRILL This Tech-themed bar and grill aims to give its guests a leisurely place to enjoy the big game. Keep up with daily specials and menu changes on the grill’s Facebook page.

2522 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 368.0751, rooflubbock.com $

SEOUL KOREAN CUISINE You’ll find authentic Korean food at Seoul. The simple menu includes kimchi, bulgogi and more traditional Korean entrees. 4620 50th St., 687.8835 $

RAIN CAFE Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with brunch on weekends, Rain offers simple American cuisine that leans toward comfort food.

2708 50th St., 785.5800 $ RAIN UPTOWN Rain Uptown offers fine dining Italian style, with homemade pasta, pizza, seafood entrees and small

THE SHACK BAR-B-Q The Shack serves its made-fresh-daily barbecue until the food runs out – which happens often, so go early.

2309 N. Frankford Ave., 747.1810 $$ SKOONERS GRILL & BAR Open since 1998, Skooners simple menu include wings, pressed sandwiches, soup and salad.

1617 University Ave., 749.7625, skoonerslubbock.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 $ SIMPLE SIMON'S PIZZA Simple Simon’s affordable menu is filled with sandwiches, calzones,

pizza, salads and wings. 3410 I-27, 741.0007, simplesimonspizza.com $ SMOKIN JOE’S Get your Tex-Mex fix at Smokin’ Joe’s. In-the-know locals favor the flavorful cheeseburgers and fruit waters. Head through the convenient drive-thru for a refreshing snow cone.

2001 Clovis Road, 749.5637/ 3331 34th St., 368.7394 / 3416 82nd St., 993.5487 $

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SUGARBAKERS CAFE & BAKERY Open for breakfast and lunch, Sugarbakers offers light lunch fare, and can accommodate showers, birthday parties, and large groups.

Try the sawdust pie – you won’t regret it. 4601 S. Loop 289, Suite 1, 797.0794, sugarbakerscafe.net $ SUSAKI SUSHI STEAKHOUSE One thing is certain: You won’t run out of options at Susaki – although you might settle on a few favorite sushi rolls. If sushi’s not your thing, choose a traditional hibachi entree. 6301 82nd St., 794.8881, susakilubbock.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 $ TAQUERÍA AUTLÁN Part bakery, part taco shop, Taquería Autlán satisfies hungry patrons with its authentic street-style tacos, menudo and burritos. Save room for the huge tres leches cake, cheesecake or something from the bakery for dessert. 2722 50th St., 785.1717 $ TAQUERIA JALISCO A mainstay for authentic Mexican food in Lubbock, Taqueria Jalisco serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in its large dining areas painted to look like a hacienda. Top-notch, friendly service and quality food ensure a return visit. 2211 Avenue Q, 763.7605 $ TAQUERIA Y PANDADERIA GUADALAJARA This modest eatery serves authentic fare with fresh baked goods. We love the street tacos and fresh-made chicarrón, crackling hot from the fryer. 1925 19th St., 765.8321 $ 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

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sure to be something for everyone at the table. 7205 Milwaukee Ave., 698.6997, teddyjacks.com $$ TEXAS ROADHOUSE Bread lovers will rejoice over the rolls and steak lovers will drool over the meat on display as soon as they walk through the door. Be ready for a wait, but the food’s worth it. 4810 S. Loop 289, 799.9900, texasroadhouse.com $$ 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 $ TIKKA SHACK INDIAN GRUB This modern chain caters to Indian food connoisseurs and beginners alike. The simple, build-your-own menu takes the confusion out of ordering. Create kabobs, wraps and bowls to your liking and try a traditional sweet to end your meal.

6620 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, 771.0960/2407 Ninth St., Suite 500, tikkashack.com $

TORCHY'S TACOS Start with the queso and a Happy Hour special and linger in Torchy's hip atmosphere as the perfect end to a workday or for day-time weekend relaxation with friends. 2407 9th St., Suite 100, 368.8973, torchystacos.com $ TORO BURGER BAR Toro focuses on burgers and beer: 40 beers on tap and a staggering 26 burgers on the menu (there’s even fish and veggie burgers!). The Fiery Green Chile Cheeseburger and Buffalo Mac & Cheese Chicken Sandwich are certainly intriguing. 7706 Milwaukee Ave., 698.6283, toroburgerbar.com $ NEW

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 $$

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Lively entertainment and hibachistyle cooking make Tokyo a popular, family-friendly dining option.

4637 50th St., 799.8998 $$

TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO. This trendy burger joint offers a gourmet twist to its generous halfpound burgers. Experiment with nontraditional toppings like goat cheese, thyme caramelized onions, smashed fries and even a vegetarian option.

Chill out with a delicious spiked milk shake. 116 W. Loop 289, 797.0532, twistedrootburgerco.com $

TOM & BINGO'S HICKORY PIT BAR-B-QUE In business since the 1950s, Tom & Bingo’s is a local staple. Feast on mesquite-smoked barbecue, sausage, burgers, and traditional sides. Grab a bottle of the famous barbecue sauce to go. 3006 34th St., 799.1514 $$

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 $

TOMMY'S FAMOUS BURGERS This family-run franchise promises the perfect fast food burgers, hot dogs and chili to end late-night cravings. Order a hot dog with the works – you won’t be disappointed.

117 University Ave., 763.5424, tommysfamousburgers.com $

WALK-ON’S BISTREAUX & BAR Walk-On’s serves Louisiana-inspired cuisine like seafood, traditional Cajun favorites and bigger-than-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 $$

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THE WEST TABLE KITCHEN AND BAR The West family’s hip eatery inside the Pioneer Condos building downtown serves outstanding, creative food. The menu changes daily to accommodate seasonal foods, but we enjoyed the crab hushpuppy starter, hearty burger, and roasted beet salad on our last visit. 1204 Broadway St., Suite 103, 993.9378, thewesttable.com $$ WILEY'S BAR-B-QUE While it’s off the beaten path, Wiley’s is worth a visit. We’d go for just the ribs, but the brisket, sandwiches, and potato salad are also tasty options.

1805 Parkway Drive, 765.7818 $$ WING DADDY’S SAUCE HOUSE Available for dine or carryout, Wing Daddy’s serves cravable wings, barstyle appetizers burgers and more.

Enjoy lunch specials weekdays, and weekly specials Monday through Thursday. 7706 Milwaukee Ave., 698.9464, wingdaddys.com $$ NEW

YAMAGATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Yamagata’s shabu shabu (hot pots) set it apart from other hibachi-style restaurants in town. Choose a variety of thinly sliced meats and vegetables to cook tableside. 5905 82nd St., Suite 104, 687.5620 $$ YELLOW HOUSE COFFEE On weekdays, Yellow House serves breakfast built on toast. Start your weekend with breakfast ingredients on fluffy buttermilk biscuits. And of course, there are plenty of specialty coffees to get that morning energy boost. 3017 34th St., 702.8997, yellowhousecoffee.com $ YUYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT Choose from the menu, hibachistyle meals, or fresh sushi from the sushi bar. 5130 80th St., 368.7861, yuyorestaurant.com $$

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Lubbock staple since 1951, The Luggage Shop continues to offer its customers a wide variety of luggage and travel accessories in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

“We believe that by providing great customer service, a great variety of highquality merchandise at multiple price points, and a great staff who are experts in travel goods, we have been able to serve the South Plains for over 68 years,” says Tiffany Zarfas Williams, owner along with her husband, Van Williams.

The store carries most name brand luggage

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such as Tumi, Briggs & Riley, Samsonite and Vera Bradley, as well as a wide selection of duffle bags, backpacks, garment bags and accessories like adapter plugs and neck pillows. The staff also helps ensure that customers find what best fits their needs and, more importantly, that customers are able to do so without being overly pressured to make a purchase.

“Our goal is to make every customer comfortable,” says Williams. “We do our best to be ‘travel experts’ and we want to share that expertise with our customers so their next trip will be their best one yet.”

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While The Luggage Shop provides luggage and other essential travel items, the store additionally offers packing and travel safety seminars each month, so that customers not only travel in style, but also wisely and safely.

“Our focus at these seminars is helping our customers pack light and stay safe as they travel. We talk about how to keep yourself and your personal information safe from pickpockets and identity thieves,” says Williams.

Williams notes that the shop is also a great place to do some holiday shopping.

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COYOTE CANDLE CO. W hat began as a small candle company in 2001 has blossomed into an established and well-known furniture and decor store. Now in its 18th year of business, the Coyote Candle Co. features much more than just candles.

Among the wide and diverse selection of home and office items, customers can peruse and choose from sofas, dining room tables and chairs, desks, office chairs, and entertainment centers. With more than 30,000 square feet, there certainly is plenty of inventory to see, enjoy and buy.

Ben Aufill, owner along with Tammy Endsley, says that the “great prices, good customer service and large selection of inventory” is why customers keep returning and what has kept them successfully in business for so long.

Along with staple furniture pieces, the stock also includes fun and unique decor items to go atop, or adorn, say a desk or table. The store offers different styles and

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pieces of art, metal works and beautiful floral creations.

Aufill notes that a popular and best-selling item of theirs is the varying garden pots that are offered. A vast selection indeed with more than 10,000 pots for sale. The pots range in different styles, colors and material.

All furniture and decor at Coyote Candle are available in different styles. While at first glance the overall atmosphere of the store may seem rustic, the styles actually span from modern to traditional as well as farmhouse and, yes, rustic.

While the store has won the hearts of loyal customers, Coyote Candle Co. has additionally won, or been a part of, Best Decor in the Parade of Homes multiple times, most recently in 2011 and 2017.

With more pieces arriving daily, customers can expect to see new items upon each visit, and as Aufill suggests, they should make sure to schedule plenty of time to check out the new arrivals as well as the staples, including the upstairs showroom.

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GENIE MCMAHAN AMY TAPP REALTY

How many years have you been in Real Estate? A total of four years, going into year five.

Why should clients choose you and Amy Tapp Realty for all their real estate needs? Because I make it my job to know the market. I spend a lot of time knowing the average days on market and average sold prices, so that my clients get the most value from their home as they can. My clients aren’t treated like a number; they are treated like a friend and it’s important to me to know their needs and wants in a home to find the perfect fit for them.

What sets you apart from other Realtors? My fixation with providing the greatest real estate experience for all my clients! I want each family/person I help to walk away happy with their experience and knowing that they have made a friend they can call anytime for questions they may have, even if they are only asking about the best place to eat. That personal relationship is a priority to me, and helps me find the best home for my client's lifestyle.

How big is Amy Tapp Realty and where can we find you? We are a local real estate company located in Lubbock since 2012. There are currently 64 real estate agents with Amy Tapp Realty. I serve Midland/Odessa as well as Lubbock and everything in between.

What services do you provide? For sellers, I do a comparative market analysis on their home so they know what to expect as far as pricing. I walk them through the selling process step by step, as well as give them ideas on what they can do to the home to get the most money possible or to help it sell as quick as possible.

For buyers, I walk them through the buying process every step of the way.

For a first-time homebuyer it can be an intimidating process so it’s important that they know what to expect. I listen to them about their wants and needs as well as what price point they are comfortable with, regardless of what they are preapproved for.

Home buying and selling can be stressful and somewhat intimidating. I make it a point to always answer my phone or get back to my clients quickly, so that they aren’t stressed about something that is normal in the process.

Which two character traits most influence your success? I am extremely persistent. I love what I do, I love being a part of something so wonderful for families.

What is your ideal vacation spot? Italy!

What sets your team apart? The fact that we really see ourselves as a family!

We hang out and talk outside of work, sometimes too much! But we wouldn't have it any other way. We want everyone on our team to succeed and we love seeing everyone grow, and accomplish goals they never thought they could. We truly love this industry because it provides an opportunity to help so many people, in so many ways!

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n our annual Year-End Giving Guide, we feature a number of local nonprofits and their important work.

As you plan your end-of-year giving, consider helping financially or by volunteering your time throughout the year.

Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Year established: 2006 History: In its year of incorporation, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals began performances in the Wells Fargo Amphitheatre in August 2006, with a production of “Oklahoma!” Since then, LMM has offered outside shows in the summer, and shows in the Civic Center in the Fall and Spring. Past productions have included such favorites as “The Sound of Music,”“CATS,”“Phantom of the Opera,”“Guys and Dolls” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Mission: To entertain, educate and provide opportunities with live music theater, enriching lives in Lubbock and the South Plains. The Vision of Moonlight Musicals is to be the premiere performance, production and educational musical theater company of the South Plains.

Programs and services: In addition to the annual production schedule, the Moonlight Arts Academy produces smaller shows for school-aged students who enroll in the program. Students team up and produce an actual show with all the production elements of the larger shows. Classes in acting, dance and singing for all ages are offered in the fall and spring.

Areas served: Moonlight also provides entertainment services for corporate and private events. For more information on pricing, programing and customization options, contact info@ moonlightmusicals.com.

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construction of a scenic shop and dressing rooms, a roof over the main stage, a new box office, and outdoor pavilion. In 2014, the amphitheater was renamed Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater by the Lubbock City Council. With continued growth and infrastructure improvements since, the Amphitheater is home to high-quality, family-friendly productions under the stars during the Lubbock summer. 2016 brought about a significant collaboration with Texas Tech producing “The Phantom of the Opera.” This production brought local professional David Gaschen to the stage in his famed international and Broadway role as the Phantom.

Plans for the future: Moonlight Musicals is now under the direction of Executive Director Justin Duncan, who intends to continue the tradition of excellence and growth during his tenure. A veteran of the stage and producer of more than 25 productions with Moonlight Musicals, Duncan is adamant about production quality, family-friendly pricing, and excellent storytelling. Season tickets, new productions, and collaborations with schools are essential to Moonlight’s future.

Current campaigns: The company continues to offer production support to local school districts, most recently with Frenship High School’s production of “Les Misérables” with scenic, lighting and sound design.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: A great way to get involved with Moonlight Musicals is to volunteer at a production or become a donor by signing up for convenient monthly donations. Our Fill the Moon campaign allows you to become a monthly subscriber for $5 or more.

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2806 Avenue A | 722.0556 | moonlightmusicals.com

How to Help

To volunteer as an usher at one of our productions, contact volunteer@moonlightmusicals.com to sign up. If you are interested in helping backstage, contact info@moonlightmusicals.com. More information on donations and volunteering can be found at www.moonlightmusicals.com.

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Volunteer Center of Lubbock Year established: 1990 History: The Volunteer Center was first established to connect volunteers with community needs, and to provide nonprofit management assistance to area nonprofit organizations.

Mission: We exist to inspire people to find their purpose and act on it! When you ask us what we do, we will tell you we are in the business of community engagement. When you ask us why, we will tell you that we believe a more engaged community has the potential to transform the world.

Programs and services: We strive to build a culture of service throughout the South Plains. Our volunteer services include our familyfriendly From the Heart program and National Days of Service, facilitating Youth in Service programs for 40-plus schools, and providing volunteer matching services to help those wanting to serve find their best fit.

Beyond that, we strive to develop the next generation of leaders through Transformative Leadership Development programs and a variety of professional workshops. The VCL also provides opportunities geared toward youth and young professionals, such as our Lubbock HYPE program and United Way Youth Division.

Areas served: The Volunteer Center cultivates volunteerism and enables leaders throughout the South Plains area.

Notable milestones: In 2018, the Volunteer Center of Lubbock inspired 49,130 people to find their purpose and act on it.

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Plans for the future: Your ideas for getting more people purposefully involved are welcome! We are always interested in hearing how we might better serve. Give us a call at 806-747-0551.

Current campaigns: We have just announced our 2020 Transformative Leadership Line-Up, including High Performing Teams, Emerging Leaders, Volunteer Manager Leaders, and Executive Director Boot Camp. All of these programs will kick off in February with Transformative Leadership Day, where each participant will receive a personalized leadership assessment and further understanding of their specific strengths.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: The 23rd Annual Cornucopia Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. At this event, we will present our “Get Involved Awards,” which honor those who have made prominent impacts in their community. The Volunteer Center also has three National Days of Service approaching – Family Volunteer Day, Nov. 16, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Jan. 20, 2020. These are days on which Americans all over the country come together to give back in their communities. We work with our partners to plan projects for volunteers to make the most impact on those days. Whether volunteering with your family, coworkers or friends, we want to inspire hearts for service and ask you to join us in getting involved! Find out more information about National Days of Service or register to serve by visiting our website.

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How to Help

A thriving community is a collaborative one – partnerships between for-profits, nonprofits, schools, individuals, and organizations of all types are the heart of what we do. To invest in our impact or to find out how to partner with us, visit our website, or contact Paris Wright at pwright@volunteerlubbock.org.

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Lubbock Impact Year established: 2007 History: What started as a soup kitchen serving barbecue sandwiches to 50 people has grown to a ministry of 16 different programs for the working poor and povertystricken. All programs are free. Our pillars of existence are combating a cycle of generational poverty, giving tools to individuals to gain more economic independence, and adding to the Kingdom for Jesus Christ.

Mission: Transform Lives, Renew Minds, and Educate Families Programs and Services: Food, clothing, health care, and spiritual growth. We focus first on immediate needs, and then hope to build a relationship in order to help with long-term needs and a move toward more independence.

Areas served: The working poor and poverty stricken of our community

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Notable milestones: 2009, Free Clinic opened; 2011, Dental Clinic opened; 2016, switched to family-style soup kitchen; 2018, optometry and audiology added.

Plans for the future: Update our aged building; increase health care education to our medical patients; enhance our ability to help individuals gain economic independence.

Current campaigns: Living and Giving Campaign: goal of 1,000 monthly donors at $20/month; Buy-a-Night: for businesses and groups, $3,451 (Cover all expenses for one evening and receive a social media blitz.); Pretty Potties 2020: Lubbock Impact has 19 restrooms that need to be updated.

Groups or organizations may adopt a restroom and fund the renovation or do the work themselves.

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How to Help Fund a program; stock our food pantry; donate toilet paper; provide fun centerpieces for our 20 dining tables; provide plastic ware and colorful napkins; volunteer your time and talents. Email volunteer@lubbockimpact.com to learn more.

Donate easily: Text LBBIMPACT to 44321

2707 34th St. | 806.799.4329 | lubbockimpact.com

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Texas South Plains Honor Flight Year established: 2012 History: When the WWII Memorial was completed, Physician’s Assistant and retired Air Force Captain Earl Morse was working at a Veteran Affairs clinic in Springfield, Ohio. After seeing that many of his patients were unable to make the trip to Washington, D.C., to see the memorial, he proposed to take two veterans. He passed the word to his flying club and 11 more pilots got on board. In January 2005, the group formed a board and began raising funds.

Others began to volunteer. The first Honor Flight took off on May 21, 2005, with six small planes and 12 veterans. In 2012, the South Plains Honor Flight was started with the help of retired Chief Petty Officer Jack Barnes from the Panhandle Honor Flight in Amarillo.

The first South Plains Honor Flight out of Lubbock was in fall 2012, with 82 veterans aboard, including 65 WWII veterans. We now take WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veterans on the Texas South Plains Honor Flight.

Mission: Our mission is to send South Plains veterans to Washington, D.C., to pay homage to their fellow brothers and sisters in arms (both living and deceased) by visiting the war and service memorials built in their honor.

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Areas served: West Texas and parts of Eastern New Mexico Notable milestones: In 2012, 82 veterans (including 65 WWII veterans) were flown to Washington out of Lubbock; 2019 – more than 800 veterans flown since the first flight in 2012. As of the end of 2018, more than 163,000 veterans have flown on one of the many Honor Flights around the country. There are now 130 Honor Flight hubs in the U.S., with seven being in Texas.

Plans for the future: We intend to continue taking veterans to D.C. with the generous support of our community.

Current campaigns: Having just completed our 2019 flight on Sept. 17, we are already working on the 2020 flight. We are also trying to gather interest from female veterans for a Women’s Honor Flight.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: The total cost of the chartered trip is around $220,000, so our group works year round to fundraise.

Each year, we have a Radiothon with KSSL in the spring, a golf tournament in May, a concert at the Cactus Theater in June, and a telethon on KCBD in July. We also hold other special fundraisers throughout the year and we keep that information up to date on our Facebook page: facebook.com/southplainshonorflight. Businesses and individuals can donate at any time by mail, on our website, or on our Facebook.

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790.4635 | texassouthplainshonorflight.org

How to Help

Please help make this trip of a lifetime possible for our many area veterans who asked so little and gave so much of their young lives to protect the freedoms that we continue to enjoy in our country. Applications and information can be found and donations can be made on our website: texassouthplainshonorflight.org.

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Foster A Life Year established: June 2004 History: Foster*A*Life was the idea of psychologist, Dr. Shaun H. Keel, who has spent more than 20 years working with children involved with Child Protective Services (CPS). In working with hundreds of these children, it has been heartbreaking to hear them cry about losing their families. Of course, they also are distressed about the abuse or neglect they suffered. There are often comments from them about not having things in life that most children want to have, and what many children take for granted, such as playing on a baseball team, having a birthday party or getting to go to a movie. Dr. Keel always wanted to do more than she was able to do through her practice; therefore, Foster*A*Life was created so that these “forgotten” children could have special dreams to help them feel important and to improve their self-esteem. With the help of family and friends, Foster*A*Life began filling the requests of these children.

Mission: To provide otherwise unavailable assistance, services and opportunities to children who are involved with CPS. The purpose is to enhance the lives of those children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Foster*A*Life hopes to promote a more positive self-image and increase self-esteem by promoting the overall well-being of these children.

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instruments, to summer camps to soccer registration. The requests are as unique as the children Foster*A*Life serves. Foster*A*Life programs include Journey Gear (provides suitcases so children do not have to put their clothes and possessions in trash bags); Happy Birthday Program; Prom Expo (dresses and accessories for special occasions); Kids Art Journey (to promote the arts and to discover talent that can be nurtured); Preston’s Purpose (to help former foster youth pursue their education); Anchors (to promote foster placements and support caseworkers).

Areas served: Lubbock County and 17 surrounding counties Notable milestones: For the first 15 years, Foster*A*Life has been 100% volunteer. Recently, Dr. Keel began serving as the Executive Director after retiring from her practice. The need for this step was to ensure that Foster*A*Life will grow and continue for many years.

Plans for the future: To expand services to children from other areas of Texas, such as Amarillo. Also, to provide services to children who have been adopted through CPS. Foster children often continue to suffer from trauma for several years, and Foster*A*Life would like to support adoptive families by continuing to provide services for these children.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Second Annual Mustache Dash, a fun run in honor of abused and neglected children (Spring 2020); 15th Annual Hub City Beach Party (Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020)

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How to Help

Foster*A*Life appreciates monetary donations and volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help with fundraising, providing fun events for children and supporting CPS caseworkers. Contact us at fosteralife@att.net.

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Hospice of Lubbock Year founded: 1987 History: In the mid-1980s a group of concerned citizens and medical professionals recognized the need for high-quality endof-life care. Hospice of Lubbock was the first hospice care provider on the South Plains. It is the only nonprofit hospice in the Lubbock area. In 1999, it became affiliated with Covenant Health and continues to serve 19 counties as the only provider of adult and pediatric end-of-life care.

Mission: Creating a community of dignity and hope during end of life.

Programs and services: Home Care; Adult and Pediatric Care; Unfunded Care; Bereavement Support; Direct Patient Volunteers; as well as non-patient volunteer opportunities.

Areas served: Bailey, Borden, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Dickens, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Parmer, Terry, Yoakum counties Notable milestones: Hospice of Lubbock has assisted more than 500 veterans since 2013. Hospice of Lubbock and the We Honor Veterans Committee achieved a 4 Star Level within the We Honor Veterans Organization in 2015. We have cared for more than 10,000 patients since 1987, and provide services to approximately 700 patients and their families annually.

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someone playing the piano or singing a song. It incorporates music into the complicated world of grief and bereavement. One of the ways that Music Therapy is used to help people in their grief journey is to record a patient’s heartbeat and weave it into a song that is given to the family. Target start date is January 2020.

Current campaigns: Hospice of Lubbock is working diligently to update and improve our website. We feel it is important to have an informative, navigation friendly, and supportive website for our community. The website will have easier access to information regarding Hospice of Lubbock, hospice care, services, events, programs, additional links to other community support groups and affiliations. The renewed website will have a donation page specific to Hospice of Lubbock events and programs.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Light up a Life – Each holiday season, the citizens of the communities we serve are invited to make a donation in memory of, honor of, or to celebrate their loved ones. A beautiful tree stays lit throughout the season in tribute to the patients and families we serve. (Held annually usually in late November or early December.) Hospice of Lubbock’s Mayors’ Beans and Cornbread Luncheon – held the first Friday in March, our largest annual fundraiser is also an opportunity for our community to come together in celebration of our work. The luncheon is hosted by area mayors, and attendees are served by local officials and celebrities. Proceeds from this event help provide end-of-life care to unfunded and underfunded patients.

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Since 1987, no one who is hospice appropriate has been denied care due to lack of funding.

Please consider making a donation that will allow our Hospice of Lubbock staff to continue helping families in our community.

We are grateful for your interest in helping our mission of achieving a comfortable end-oflife experience for all who need it. We offer a variety of charitable programs designed to fit your lifestyle and budget. Giving opportunities include, Unfunded Care, We Honor Veterans, Music Therapy, Light Up a Life event, and annual Mayor’s Beans and Cornbread.

3702 21st St. 795.2751 hospiceoflubbock.org

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Children’s Home of Lubbock

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Plan a party or special play day.

Help with holiday celebrations.

Help with workday projects.

Sponsor a collection drive or coordinate fundraising at your church.

Assist with fundraisers and special events.

Assist with the summer program, particularly for younger children.

Sponsor a cottage for birthday celebrations for a year.

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Year established: 1954 History: The plan for expressing compassion for homeless children was conceived in the fall of 1951, as a group of Christians of the Broadway Church of Christ began to dream about establishing an innovative program for children. The first child came into care at the newly dedicated Children’s Home of Lubbock on April 18, 1954. Sixty-five years later, The Children’s Home has served nearly 6,800 children.

Mission: Working to provide quality care that transforms the lives of at-risk children and their families through the active compassion of Christ.

Programs and services: Residential Group Care accommodates nearly 50 children in multiple cottages.

Complete with full-time house parents, it provides a positive “family” experience for children ages 5 to 18. Targeted Case Management for our foster and adoptive homes, post adoptive families and biological families is designed to support placements and help achieve/maintain permanency for children and their families. The Young Mother Program is a safe place where teen mothers can live with their babies and acquire parenting, academic and life skills. Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center offers a safe haven for abused and neglected children on a moment’s notice, any time day or night. Our specialists in Education and Recreation provide help for students to catch up in school and participate in vigorous exercise and social skill development.

Areas served: Children ages newborn to 21, from West Texas in Child Protective Services care Notable milestones: In 1998, the Home became one of the few child care agencies in Texas to achieve accreditation with the Council on Accreditation of Services for Children and Families, Inc. Plans for the future: We will celebrate our 1,000th adoption some time in 2020, and will have a community-wide event to celebrate this milestone.

Current campaigns: Every Heart Needs a Home Capitol Campaign Upcoming fundraisers and events: Christmas fundraiser for kids on campus and those in our foster homes; 1,000th Adoption Celebration (expected 2020)

4404 Idalou Road | 762.0481 childshome.org

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Donate funds (our biggest need) Prepare/serve meals Donate consumables (list on website) Service projects Mentor You tell us! We are open to any new ideas that provide hope for the homeless in our community.

Year established: July 1, 2015 History: Grace Campus is owned and operated by Paul’s Project 501(c)(3), which formed in December 2014. The board of Paul’s Project agreed, without hesitation, to accept control of what used to be known as Tent City in 2015, so that it would not be shut down. At that time, Tent City became Grace Campus. Today, Grace Campus is a transitional homeless shelter that serves approximately 325 people a year and tiny houses have replaced the worn-out army tents that once stood.

Mission: The mission of Grace Campus is to inspire hope, instill value, and equip the homeless in our community.

Programs and services: Most of the people at Grace Campus are “situationally homeless” and simply need an opportunity to focus on getting back on their feet. Therefore, Grace Campus provides the practical necessities needed to live day to day (showers, meals, shelter, laundry, mail access, hygiene items, financial classes, etc.), while working on moving out of homelessness. A clothes closet is located on-site, as well as access to various resources and job opportunities throughout our community.

Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding area Notable milestones: Last year, 78 people moved from Grace Campus into independent living, and 65 so far this year.

These lives were all changed through a yearly budget of less than $230,000. GuideStar’s 2019 Platinum Seal was awarded to Grace Campus for nonprofit transparency.

Plans for the future: Continue to integrate earth-friendly energy alternatives and provide a new counseling area.

Current campaigns: Grace Campus does not ask for or receive any government (taxpayer) money, so we are continuously campaigning for financial support. We operate solely based on the generous giving of those who care about the homeless in our West Texas community.

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• Join Threshold for as little as $5 a month by going to opendoorlbk.org and making your donation recurring.

• Ongoing needs include travel-size hygiene items, feminine hygiene, household cleaning supplies, and gift cards to Walmart and Amazon.

• Contact us about volunteer projects and needs.

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Year founded: 1997 History: For more than 22 years, Open Door (formerly Carpenter’s Church) has been a place where everyone is welcomed as they are. Through our Community Center, Church, Supportive Housing, and Survivor Housing programs, Open Door creates a place where every person can live, thrive and belong.

Mission: To cultivate community, opportunity and restoration with people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Lubbock.

Programs and services: Open Door Community Center is open daily to the public, providing day shelter, showers and restroom facilities, daily breakfast, life skills classes, assistance with IDs and birth certificates, and much more.

Open Door Church is a diverse, non-denominational Christian community where everyone is welcome. We meet Sundays and Wednesdays as well as daily for morning prayer. Open Door Supportive Housing provides permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless adults with disabilities. Open Door Supportive Housing provides rental assistance and wrap-around supportive services to help people stay housed and improve their well-being. Open Door Survivor Housing provides transitional housing for victims of sex trafficking and their children, with fully furnished apartments, transportation, childcare, and holistic, therapeutic supportive services for survivors and their children for up to 18 months.

Areas served: Lubbock county and the South Plains Area of Governments region, with some referrals to Survivor Housing from other parts of Texas or the U.S. Notable milestones: Open Door has housed 41 people to date in Supportive Housing, significantly contributing to a 57% reduction in chronic homelessness since 2017. Open Door has housed 30 people to date in Survivor Housing, providing comprehensive, therapeutic case management for survivors of sex trafficking and their children.

Plans for the future: Open Door has set the goal of ending chronic homelessness by the end of 2020.

Current campaigns: The Five to Thrive campaign invites people to join Threshold, Open Door’s membership program, for as little as $5 a month and to ask five of their friends to join with the goal of 500 total members. All recurring monthly donations of $5 or more are automatically enrolled in Threshold.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Open Door is an active participant in Giving Tuesday LBK on Dec. 3. Open Door also has a large end-of-year giving campaign that will run the last 15 days of December 2019.

1918 13th St. opendoorlbk.org facebook.com/opendoorlbk

Monterey Church of Christ Year founded: 1963 History: Throughout our 56-year history, the Monterey Church of Christ has been committed to being the presence of Jesus in the Lubbock community and throughout the world. God has blessed us in multiple ways, and He continues to open doors of opportunity for us to serve Him and others. We are excited to be part of the Lubbock community and pray God’s blessings on our city!

Mission: Love God, Love Others! (2 Corinthians 13:14) Programs and services: A number of ministries serve both our church family and the Lubbock area community, including a Marriage Ministry, Recovery Ministry for those struggling with addictions, Divorce Recovery, and ministries for children, young people, college students, women, men and senior adults. Monterey also operates Sugar ‘N Spice, a Tuesday/ Thursday preschool. As one body, we pursue a culture marked by: Worship, Belonging, Presence, Sacrifice, and Discipleship.

Sunday worship assemblies are at 8:30 a.m. (a cappella) and 10:45 a.m. (instrumental). Sunday Bible classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. We also offer a variety of Wednesday night Bible classes at 7:00 p.m. for all ages.

Areas served: In the Lubbock area, we serve and support the Children’s Home of Lubbock, St. Benedict’s, Family Promise, Hope Lodge, Fiesta Friday Special Needs Ministry, Foster Parent Night Out, and many others. Our global missions include Kenya, Rwanda, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Peru, and other parts of the world through World Bible School.

Notable milestones: We moved to our new southwest location at 82nd and lola in 2005. Since our move, we have hosted worship, leadership and mission conferences. Over the past decade, a beautiful Prayer Garden has been developed on the southern portion of our campus.

Plans for the future: Continued expansion of community and worldwide missions.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5 p.m.; Ray Vander Laan seminar, Jan. 17-19, 2020; Easter Weekend Celebration, April 10-12 2020; Work as Worship seminar, May 2020

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How to Help Visit our website, montereychurch.com, and click on GIVE at the top of the page.

6111 82nd St. | 795.5201 montereychurch.com

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Year established: 1988 Mission: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that keeps families together while their sick or injured child is receiving treatment in local hospitals. We serve more than 13,000 people each year through our core programs. Our main focus area includes 69 counties in southeastern New Mexico and throughout Texas that equates to 26% of the state.

Programs and services: The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. This is the cornerstone program of RMHC. Ronald McDonald Family Rooms provide services to ALL families of hospitalized children, whether home is two miles away or two thousand. Our Family Rooms are located in Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center in Lubbock, and Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile provides quality health care services to Permian Basin children who might not otherwise have access to medical services. This 42-foot mobile unit is equipped with two patient exam rooms, laboratory, onboard pharmacy and medical records area.

Areas served: Much of West Texas (South Plains, Permian Basin, Big Country, Concho Valley) plus eastern New Mexico.

Notable milestones: 100% of all contributions support the families of our region. For every dollar donated, 84 cents goes directly to programs. RMHC is debt-free and has been for 30 years, with an average donation of $50. No family has been turned away for financial reasons.

Plans for the future: Looking into 2020 and more, a second RMHC house is being studied for the growing medical community in Lubbock.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Quarterback S.A.C.K. has been raising money for families for 18 years.

Food Truck Fridays are available every last Friday of the month. Red Shoe Shindig in April will bring together great fun and great casino fun!

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3413 10th St. | 744.8877 rmhcsouthwest.com

TOVA Coffeehouse Year founded: 2018 History: Looking for a way to cultivate community and bring transformative attention to local poverty, a group of friends got together in 2015 to explore the idea of a nonprofit coffee shop.

Three years later, on June 11, 2018, TOVA Coffeehouse opened its doors. The name TOVA means “to do good” – importantly, this a verb (not a noun).

Mission: We exist to elevate the poverty conversation in Lubbock, Texas. We do this by sharing our platform and profits with local organizations who challenge the way we see poverty.

Programs and services: Seasonal drinks, event catering, live entertainment Areas served: Lubbock area Notable milestones: Celebrated our first year in Lubbock Plans for the future: To open other locations in Lubbock and begin roasting coffee.

Current campaigns: We will honor partner organizations Malta Farms, One Heart Orphan Care, and Open Door through 2019.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Every day! Daily profits go to select nonprofits in the Lubbock community.

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How to Help

Enjoy our coffee, host meetings in our back room, cater your events (coffee and bakery items).

6023 82nd St., Suite 1 | 368.7218 tovacoffeehouse.org

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Texas Boys Ranch Year founded: 1973 History: Texas Boys Ranch (TBR) began its work helping troubled teen boys. Today, we care for the emotional and physical needs of both boys and girls, ranging in ages from 0 to 22, who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. We empower these children to create a bright future.

Mission: The mission of TBR is Sharing Jesus, Healing Hearts, Transforming Lives.

Programs and services: We carry out our mission through three separate but collaborative programs; our Emergency Children’s Shelter, Foster Care and Adoption Program, and our main campus, located on a 470-acre working ranch that provides residential care, counseling and equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Areas served: TBR serves CPS Region One which consists of 41 counties in northern Texas. We also take children from outside this area as need arises. Borders are not a factor when children are in need.

Notable milestones: An important change with our licensing took place in 2010, as we began caring for girls at TBR. This enabled us to keep sibling groups together, which is very important to the emotional stability of children.

Another big year for us was 2014, when we added both the Children’s Shelter and our Foster and Adoption Programs.

These programs serve hundreds of children every year.

Plans for the future: As we have grown in the past, we will continue growing and adapting in order to provide more and better services to children in need. We believe our recent COA Accreditation will help with that growth a great deal.

Current campaigns: We are focused on our Annual Giving Fund and seek to raise the money to support the work we are doing in our three programs. Your donations make the difference in our children’s lives.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. The Overton Hotel’s Gingerbread Display fundraiser kicks off on Dec. 3 as well. Our cottages and shelter need Christmas sponsors to provide presents for our kids.

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Donate Volunteer Foster or adopt Visit our Facebook page.

Visit texasboysranch.org.

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4810 N. County Road 2800 | 747.3187 texasboysranch.org

Community Foundation of West Texas

2019 CFWT Heroes The Bass family

2019 CFWT Teacher Mini Grants $39,000 awarded

2018 Giving Tuesday recipients $270,000 awarded

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How to Help For more information on the Community Foundation of West Texas, visit www.cfwtx.org or call 806-762-8061.

Year established: 1981 History: In 1981, a group of 12 local leaders envisioned changing the climate of philanthropy in Lubbock and the surrounding counties. The Community Foundation of West Texas was the product of these founding directors. Do you think they ever thought it would amount to giving omore than $2.5 million a year back to our community? It has! In 2018, the Foundation awarded $2.57 million in grants and scholarships, and in 2019, will give an estimated $4.1 million!

Mission: To improve the quality of life for all people in West Texas through the development of organized philanthropy.

Programs and services: The funds that are held at the foundation awards grants to more than 100 students.

Areas served: Lubbock county and the 14 surrounding counties Notable milestones: In 2019, the Foundation will exceed $26.5 million in grants and scholarships!

Plans for the future: CFWT will continue to grow its endowments and assets in order to grant more dollars back into the community we call home!

Current campaigns: The Foundation brings together the financial resources of individuals, families and local businesses to support nonprofits in our communities. We act as convener by bringing groups and individuals together to reach common goals. Together we have strengthened nonprofits by increasing their annual income forever, as well as the hundreds of scholarships provided to students to further their education. However, the needs of our community keep growing, and so we must as well. Your direct support is vital to ensure our long-term growth and stability. The Charitable IRA Rollover provision is now available for your charitable giving, which allows an individual who is 70 ½ or older to gift up to $100,000 from an IRA directly to a charity without having to recognize the IRA distribution as taxable income! *Please note that because of Internal Revenue Code restrictions, transfers to donor advised funds do not qualify for the special rollover treatment. And other financial tools are available at the foundation to serve you.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: On Dec. 3, the South Plains will celebrate Giving Tuesday, a nationwide day of giving that falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

This year, we will have more than 50 nonprofit organizations participating. Donations will be accepted online (beginning Nov. 5) at givingtuesdaylbk.org or on Dec. 3 at any United, Market Street or Amigos in Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview, Post or Slaton.

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Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock Year established: The Lubbock Boys & Girls Club began its long history of serving children in the Lubbock community in 1940.

History: Originally conceived in 1937, the Boys & Girls Club began in 1940. The United Way of Lubbock is the primary source of ongoing support for the Boys & Girls Club. In addition, strong leadership and support from many civic clubs have been essential to the growth and success of the Club.

These groups include the South Plains Lions Club, Downtown American Business Club, and the Optimist Club.

Mission: To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Programs and services: Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock has three main program focus areas – Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. We do academic programs, Kidz Lit Reading program, Lego Robotics, Money Matters, SMART Leaders program, Keystone and Torch Club leadership programs, Triple Play recreation, and SMART Girls and Passport to Manhood.

Notable milestones: The most recent milestone was the grand opening of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Boys & Girls Club this past April. This 16,500-square-foot facility located at 26th and Kewanee, was built to serve children in west Lubbock. The Club has a full-size gymnasium, game rooms, teen center, computer lab, arts and crafts, and kitchen area. We are already serving many children in the Frenship ISD, and hope to serve more for many years to come! In 2020, the organization will celebrate its 80th anniversary, and we will have a year-long celebration beginning with our Outback Dinner on March 5 at the Civic Center. We will have a huge celebration in July 2020 and are asking for all our alumni and friends to help us celebrate!

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LUBBOCK 3221 59th St. | 792.2880 | lubbockbgc.org Great Futures Start Here

Lubbock Meals on Wheels Year established: 1971 History: Lubbock Meals on Wheels began in 1971 with a small group of caring board members, staff, and volunteers. Service began with the delivery of meals to 29 recipients, Monday through Friday.

Mission: Respecting the dignity of every human being, no matter their need or physical condition, Lubbock Meals on Wheels will provide nutritious home-delivered meals to those who are homebound, elderly, or disabled. We shall seek to break the social isolation experienced by the homebound, by providing warm, caring friendly contact through our volunteers.

Programs and services: Currently, we have more programs and services including County Frozen Meals, Emergency Meals, Pet Food Program, Senior Food Boxes, Weekend Meal Program, and the Holiday Frozen Meal Program.

Areas served: Lubbock and Wolfforth Notable milestones: Groundbreaking for a renovation and expansion project was held May 2016. The construction was completed in July 2018, and increased the size of our building from 6,200 square feet to 15,000 square feet.

Plans for the future: To recruit more volunteers and increase financial support to meet the growing need for services.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Easy as Pie Fundraiser, Nov. 15-23, all Lubbock United Supermarkets locations; Be a Santa to a Senior, angel tree at Walmart (Loop 289 and Quaker), Nov. 21-Dec. 6; gift delivery on Dec. 17; Senior Food Box delivery, Dec. 19; Mardi Gras Fundraiser, Feb. 25, 2020, Civic Center Exhibit Hall

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How to Help • To donate or volunteer, visit lubbockmealsonwheels.org.

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South Plains Kidney Foundation Year established: May 1975; revitalized in 2012 History: The South Plains Kidney Foundation (SPKF) was founded to raise awareness and bring education and assistance to people affected by kidney disease in the West Texas area.

SPKF became affiliated with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) until 2010, when NKF stopped providing assistance to the area. SPKF revitalized in 2012 to help meet the needs of this very important population. The SPKF is a local charity that helps serve the needs of West Texas residents.

Mission: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, and help improve the health and well-being of patients and families affected by these diseases. The foundation helps promote awareness and conducts programs in professional education, patient and community services, public education and supports organ donation.

Programs and services: Medical Professional Symposium (February); Kidney Awareness Month (March); Soccer Tournament (summer); Patient Symposium (October); West Texas Dialysis and Transplant Support Group (quarterly meetings the last Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.)

Areas served: West Texas – Lubbock, Plainview, Brownfield, Lamesa, and Denver City Notable milestones: Starting in 2013, SPKF has helped patients with $25,000 worth of assistance annually. Primary assistance is for transportation to dialysis, nutritional supplements, gift cards for food, medication, and emergency assistance.

Plans for the future: Bring continued awareness and early detection and intervention programs to the area Current campaigns: Patient Services Fund to raise money to assist people dealing with kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. We would like to raise more money to allow us to help more people with these unmet needs.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Our events are annual and we are always adding new and exciting fundraisers, so stay tuned! Master Chef and Fashion Show in the works.

Sponsored by:

Cindy Snell

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P O Box 65356 | 283.7357 southplainskidney.com

Junior League of Lubbock Year established: 1935 History: Originally founded as the Junior Welfare League of Lubbock, early volunteer efforts were concentrated on the Mrs. W.T. Milam’s Home for Orphans. In 1954, the organization became the 183rd member of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Throughout its rich history, JLL has supported a variety of focus areas, such as education, hunger, childhood safety, and women’s health. The JLL has also played a part in launching many community staples including the Children’s Advocacy Center, Ronald McDonald House, and Safety City.

Mission: The Junior League of Lubbock is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Programs and services: Food2Kids, which provides weekly sacks of non-perishable food to Lubbock ISD elementary children identified as food insecure; Kids in the Kitchen, a health education program that empowers youth to make healthy lifestyle choices; SPARK, which is designed to ignite the potential of eighth-grade girls to develop into self-confident students and leaders.

Areas served: Lubbock and surrounding areas Notable milestones: 1939, first project, the Well Baby Clinic, launched; 1954, officially recognized as the Junior League of Lubbock; 1979, first Holiday Happening held; 1989, first Community Assistance Grant awarded; 1990, first impact area, Child Abuse and Neglect, chosen; 2014, 60th Anniversary of AJLI membership; 2019, 40th Anniversary of Holiday Happening Plans for the future: To continue to look for new opportunities to expand our signature projects to make a greater impact in our community.

Current campaigns: In 2017, childhood safety was chosen as a five-year focus area to bring awareness to issues facing children and families of the South Plains.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Holiday Happening, Nov. 20-24; Partner Card, April 1-20, 2020; Touch-a-Truck, April 18, 2020

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4205 84th St. | 794-8874 jllubbock.com

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Buddy Holly Center Year established: The Buddy Holly Center officially opened its doors in 1999.

History: The building in which the center is located opened as the city’s Fort Worth and Denver South Plains Railway depot in 1928. In 1996, the City of Lubbock obtained a sizable collection of Holly-related artifacts from his estate, and the next year it purchased the former depot. In 1999, the new Buddy Holly Center opened as the home of the newly acquired Buddy Holly collection as well as a replacement for the city’s Fine Arts Center, which had been established in 1984.

Mission: The Buddy Holly Center is a performance and visual arts center in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to Buddy Holly as well as the music of Lubbock and West Texas more broadly. Our mission is simply to be a place where art and music are both expressed and appreciated on a daily basis.

Programs and services: Along with the rotating exhibitions, the Fine Arts Gallery also hosts monthly educational workshops. The goal of the workshops is to get youth involved in the arts. We also do guided tours and event rentals.

Notable milestones: This past September, The Buddy Holly Center celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Plans for the future: The Buddy Holly Center plans to bring in new and different artwork from Lubbock and surrounding areas so we can continue to inspire and support the local artists within our community.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Caroling in the Courtyard, Dec, 13, 6-8 p.m.; Day the Music Died, Feb. 3, 2020

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How to Help

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @buddyhollycenter. Guests are welcome to attend any of our free concerts during the Summer Showcase Concert Series every Thursday from May 21-Aug. 20, 2020.

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1801 Crickets Ave. | 775.3560 buddyhollycenter.org

Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic

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Year established: 1939 History: Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic (LCHC) has had a continuous presence in the Lubbock community since it was founded in 1939 by the Junior Welfare League (currently Junior League of Lubbock), previously know as Well Baby Clinic. It became a United Way community partner in 1952. In 2015, due to the generosity of the Talkington Foundation, we were able to move into a new clinic in east Lubbock and expanded our second in north Lubbock. In 2017, LCHC hired its third full-time nurse practioner to meet the growing health care needs of children in our community.

Mission: To provide quality, comprehensive primary health care to the medically underserved children of Lubbock and the surrounding communities, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or parent ability to pay.

Programs and services: In-house counseling services; sick child and infant care; immunizations/asthma management; preventative health care and well exams; developmental screenings; ADHD management; nutritional evaluations; vision and hearing screenings; health education for parents and children; extracurricular/sport physicals; lab testing; free pharmacy vouchers; Mothers Milk Bank of North Texas drop-off site; free optometry services by Lubbock Plains Eye Care Services; Parent Resource Center provided by the Parenting Cottage.

Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding communities Notable milestones: In September, LCHC celebrated 80 years in the Lubbock Community with a Denim & Pearls Benefit Dinner at the Lubbock Country Club, and raised more than $24,500 for children in our community. In 2018, LCHC saw 8,741 patients.

Plans for the future: Continue to grow the services and the number of children we serve to ensure that every child has a medical home in our community.

How to Help • The community is encouraged to give online at www.lchclubbock.org.

• Partner with us (donate).

• Help us spread our mission.

• Attend annual benefit dinner.

lchclubbock.org

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Greater South Plains FCA Year established: 1969 History: The South Plains FCA started in 1969; however ,we had no staff between 1984 to 2010. Since 2010, we have grown to four local full-time staff, with two of those at Texas Tech serving as Athletic Chaplains for men’s and women’s sports.

Mission: To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Our vision is based upon the influence of coaches. Our staff locates Christian coaches who will use that platform with their athletes. Athletes are generally the most influential students on a campus. The influential coach stresses to the athletes the importance of using their influence to invite all other students to join them in weekly FCA meetings.

Programs and services: We have more than 130 area high schools and middle schools meeting weekly at their campuses.

That number does not include meetings of team sports at Texas Tech and Wayland.

Areas served: We serve 26 counties of the South Plains.

Notable milestones: Our sports camp at TTU is a four-day, three-night camp with more than 650 attending in 2019. The annual Fields of Faith event in Jones AT&T stadium is the single largest FCA event in the world. We average 10,000 students and 500 volunteers annually, with 800 to 1,000 youth accepting Jesus Christ annually. Since 2011, we have seen 13,126 documented youth accept Jesus Christ and given away 17,897 Bibles to local youth who tell us, “This will be my first Bible.”

Plans for the future: Continue to grow our local ministry through coaches.

Current campaigns: End-of-year giving Upcoming fundraisers and events: Annual Victory Celebration at United Supermarkets Arena, March 2020

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How to Help FCA staff must raise 100% of their needs. They are similar to foreign missionaries. You can become monthly or annual supporters at fcalubbock.org/ donate and select certain local staff to support.

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611 University Ave. | 239.6383 fcalubbock.org

The Salvation Army Year established: 1922 History: The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in London, England, by William Booth. Booth was brokenhearted by the extreme need that existed in the East End of London. So Booth resigned his post as a minister and he and his wife, Catherine, devoted their lives to helping the least, the last and the lost.

Because of Booth’s vision, The Salvation Army now operates in more than 130 countries across the globe, and serves as the largest army in the world.

Mission: To meet human needs as an outward expression of our deep love for God and mankind.

Programs and services: Emergency/Public Assistance; Pathway of Hope; EmPOWERment Center; Emergency Disaster Services; Hope for The Holidays Areas served: Lubbock and surrounding counties Notable milestones: The Salvation Army of Lubbock provides more than 150,000 units of service to those in need every year.

Plans for the future: The Tokens of Hope program is a new initiative that will more effectively serve the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. We believe the program will reduce the number of homeless individuals in Lubbock. We’ve just acquired a new specialized response vehicle that will deploy to the streets of Lubbock to make contact with the homeless population that is not currently sheltered called HEART (Homeless Emergency Assistance Response Team).

Current campaigns: The Red Kettle Campaign is the singlemost important fundraiser for The Salvation Army. The funding generated through the campaign not only provides Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday assistance to thousands of individuals, families and children, but funds also extend to our programs and services to the needy well into the second quarter of 2020.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Red Kettle Campaign, Nov. 8-Dec. 24; Angel Tree Campaign, November and December; Hub City Hope Celebration, April 23, 2020

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How to Help

• Volunteer to ring a bell during the holiday season.

• Serve meals at our shelter.

• Patrol the streets with our Cold Patrol to serve the homeless.

• Partner with us in changing lives and restoring hope.

1111 16th St. | 765.9434 salvationarmyusa.org

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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Year established: 1947 Mission: The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial and civic interests of Brownfield and Terry County.

Programs and services: The Terry County Harvest Festival; The Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival; membership services for Chamber Member

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How to Help Sponsor the Vineyard Festival.

Participate as a winery or restaurant.

Attend the event.

Make a scholarship donation to the Buzz Timmons Memorial Scholarship Program.

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Notable milestones: Through its efforts of research and compiled data and reaching out to the senator and state representative, we were able to obtain the designation of “The Grape Capital of Texas” in June 2015. In 2015, we had 1,500 acres in Terry County, and currently have 3,000 acres, which is more than any other county in Texas! The largest vineyard in Texas, which is Lahey Vineyard at 800 acres, is located in Brownfield.

Plans for the future: Currently we have three local wineries with tasting rooms; we would like to continue to see more wineries in the future!

Current campaigns: To continue to educate and promote The Grape Capital of Texas and promote the Texas Wine Industry. Our Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival will be held July 31 and Aug. 1, 2020, in Brownfield. The festival includes a Food & Wine Event on Friday, and Vineyard Tours with a catered meal on Saturday. Area restaurants are invited to participate as are wineries from all over Texas!

221 Lubbock Road 637.2564 brownfieldchamber.com

Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association Year established: 2013 History: LEPAA was established to raise funds and oversee the construction and management of The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, in downtown Lubbock. In April 2017, LEPAA broke ground on The Buddy Holly Hall, a three-year construction project on a 220,000-square-foot performing arts campus, which includes the 2,200-seat Helen Devitt Jones Theater, 425-seat community theater, new 22,000-square-foot home for Ballet Lubbock, full-service restaurant operated by Market Street, 6,000-square-foot grand hall event and multipurpose space, and multiple indoor and outdoor performance spaces.

Mission: To enhance arts, entertainment and education across the South Plains.

Programs and services: In 2019, LEPAA brought the inaugural Buddy Holly Songwriters Retreat to Lubbock. Aspiring songwriters from across the world were able to collaborate and be inspired to create great music in Buddy’s hometown. Beginning in 2020, LEPAA will work with American Theater Guild, also a not-for-profit, and other partners to bring performing arts education to area schools.

Areas served: Lubbock and the South Plains Notable milestones: To date, LEPAA has raised more than $100 million in donations from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund the $154-million construction of The Buddy Holly Hall. The Hall will be privately funded and operated after completion.

Plans for the future: The Buddy Holly Hall will open in September 2020. Plans are underway now to bring Broadway touring productions, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra performances, Ballet Lubbock performances, Lubbock ISD Fine Arts performances, concerts, comedians, family shows and more to the Hub City.

Current campaigns: Personal Seat Licenses are available on a firstcome basis at lepaa.org/PSL, offering five-year seat licenses, preferred parking, and other VIP benefits. A limited number of personalized guitar picks will create a mosaic of Buddy Holly and his Fender guitar on the south wall of The Buddy Holly Hall, forever memorializing the Lubbock area’s impact on rock-and-roll across the world. The guitar picks vary in size and will be cast of aluminum with brushed bronze.

Each pick will be personally engraved by Texas artist, Brad Oldham.

Purchase your pick today at lepaa.org/pick.

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Catholic Charities Year established: 1984 History: Catholic Charities, formerly Catholic Family Services, was incorporated in 1984, after the establishment of the Diocese of Lubbock in 1983. While some of Catholic Charities’ programs have changed throughout the years, the focus has remained on the most vulnerable and in need in our community. We provide assistance to more than 8,000 people each year in Lubbock and 29 surrounding counties.

Mission: To provide our neighbors in the South Plains a path to well-being through support and empowerment.

Programs and services: Direct Client Assistance provides services with utilities, food, clothing, hygiene, transportation, eye exams and glasses, and prescriptions. For the elderly, there is also assistance with dental care and hearing aids. The Parent Empowerment Program assists low-income families with finishing their college education or pays for the cost of their GED test so that they can transition their families out of poverty. They do this through financial support and mentorship. The Youth and Family Program offers free services to youth and their families with a focus on building skills and dealing with today’s issues. They also offer free parent skills classes on an on-going basis. The Resale Center accepts donated goods and makes them available for families in need and those looking for a bargain. Proceeds from the store are given back to Catholic Charities to support our programs. The Immigration Department assists those who are seeking help with required immigration paperwork and U.S. Citizenship. The Learn to Cook program provides free nutrition and cooking classes to help people eat healthy on a budget, as well as free appointments with a registered dietician.

Areas served: 30-county area of the South Plains Notable milestones: 35 years of helping others Current campaigns: Giving Tuesday, $35 for 35 years; New Board Member Recruitment Upcoming fundraisers and events: Night to Remember, June 5, 2020

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How to Help • Donate • Volunteer • Shop at the Resale Center or through AmazonSmile.

• More ways at cclubbock.org/support.

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102 Avenue J | 765.8475 cclubbock.org

Breedlove Foods, Inc. Since our founding in 1994, Breedlove has sent more than 2 billion servings worldwide.

Breedlove celebrates its 25th anniversary.

We have distributed food in more than 70 countries around the world.

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How to Help

• Donate through our website! Every dollar counts.

For just $5, we can provide 111 servings of food.

• Follow us @Breedlovefoods on social media.

• Subscribe to our newsletter through our website.

Year established: 1994 History: Breedlove Foods is a commercial-size, 501(c) (3) nonprofit food processor dedicated to producing food for those in need. Breedlove began operations as a division of the South Plains Food Bank. To focus on broadening our mission and humanitarian aid efforts, we officially branched off from the South Plains Food Bank and became Breedlove Foods, Inc. in 2008. Today, Breedlove occupies a 40-acre, 87,675-square-foot facility that contains a full production plant capable of producing up to 3 million meal servings per day. All of the food we produce is specifically designed for use in feeding programs that help food-insecure populations, as well as for disaster and crisis response situations.

Mission: Partnering globally to provide nutritious food to the world’s most vulnerable Programs and services: In fulfilling our mission, we partner with various nonprofits, food banks, non-governmental organizations and government humanitarian agencies to distribute our food.

Areas served: We distribute food to communities throughout the United States and abroad – covering more than 70 countries and counting.

Notable milestones: We are proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. Since our founding in 1994, we have distributed more than 2 billion meal servings to those in need.

Plans for the future: Whether due to emergency disaster assistance or poverty, alleviating hunger and food insecurity is a persistent challenge. We are constantly pursuing and exploring new food innovations and production enhancements that help maximize our efficiency and ability to carry out our mission.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: City Bank Community Rewards; #GivingTuesdayLBK; SECC #352092 (The Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign); CFC #67796 (Combined Federal Campaign)

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Bayer Museum of Agriculture Year founded: 2001 History: Fifty years ago, a handful of Lubbock civic leaders, including Alton Brazell, recognized that the region’s agricultural heritage was slipping away. With Brazell’s leadership, the Lubbock County Historical Collection was established by the Commissioner’s Court in 1969. In 2001, a nonprofit museum was organized to assume responsibility for that collection and named the American Museum of Agriculture. Now the Bayer Museum of Agriculture, the museum continues to evolve and serves as a living memorial to the thousands of farm families that were pioneers in agriculture.

Mission: To preserve the history of, tell the story of, and instill pride in American agriculture and values.

Programs and services: History Preservation, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, School Tour Experiences, Venue Rental Spaces, Museum Memberships, Event Planning, Civic Presentations Areas served: We average around 20,000 visitors each year from around the world and host more than 100 events, ranging from small business meetings to weddings.

Notable milestones: 2019 is the 50th Anniversary of the Lubbock County Historical Collection. In July 2019, in partnership with the Lubbock Heritage Society and the Underwood family, we finished restoration of a 1925 Pullman Passenger Train Car and opened it to the public.

Plans for the future: The AgWorks Children’s Literacy Wing will be a children’s museum aimed at fourth grade and younger, focused on agriculture. We also plan to relocate an 1875 cotton gin from the National Ranching Heritage Center to our museum. Used until about 1890, this plantation gin was never converted to steam, and has not been on display to the public since its dedication in September 1977.

Current campaigns: We are working toward funding the AgWorks Children’s Literacy Wing. Sponsorships of individual exhibits are still available. Additionally, we are raising funds to relocate the 1875 cotton gin. We also have a membership program, starting at $50 annually.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday LBK, first Tuesday after Thanksgiving; Holiday Harvest Shopping Day, Nov. 10; Farm Charm Kids Christmas Party, Dec. 8

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How to Help • Come visit us.

• Volunteer to help with tours and special events.

• Become a member.

• Donate

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1121 Canyon Lake Drive 744.3786 agriculturehistory.org

Cupcakes for Clefts Year founded: 2015 History: One in 500 babies is born with an orofacial cleft, which amounts to about 7,000 new cleft cases in the United States every year, and more than 150,000 new facial clefts in the world every year. Many of the volunteers at Cupcakes for Clefts have friends or family members with clefts, and others are involved in the area’s only American Cleft Palate Association accredited multidisciplinary team, which is comprised of surgeons, dentists, orthodontists, audiologists, speech therapists, counselors, social workers and pediatricians. Nasoalveolar molding – or NAM – is a type of presurgical orthodontic appliance offered by Nadene and Roger Tipton at Double T Smiles for babies with severe cleft nasal deformities.

Though many children with orofacial clefts require orthodontic treatment even in the United States, it can be difficult to get needed orthodontics.

Mission: Raise awareness about cleft lip and palate and raise money to help children with orofacial clefts Programs and services: We’ve sold lemonade and cupcakes on Lubbock’s Lemonade Day, sold cupcakes on National Cupcake Day, made and sold stuffed llamas with cleft stitches, which can be purchased or sponsored, and given to cleft lip babies in West Texas/Eastern New Mexico and on overseas mission trips.

Areas served: West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, and San Pedro Sula Cleft Mission with Interplast South Notable milestones: We had our First Annual Clefts United 5K/Fun Run on Sept. 21, 2019.

Plans for the future: We’d like to continue the tradition of getting people in the community involved and participating in small fundraisers throughout the year. We are looking forward to next year’s 5K/Fun Run. Upcoming fundraisers and events: We continue to hand sew our stuffed llama’s cleft scars to sell to people interested in buying one for themselves or to sponsor and give to a child with a cleft lip.

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We’d love to get more kids in our local communities involved. Consider organizing a bake sale at your school, church or in the community to raise awareness and a little money for a cleft baby in your community.

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Literacy Lubbock Year founded: 1990 History: In 1990, a few teachers came together at the local library to teach adults unable to read. Since then, we’ve grown into an organization dedicated to teaching and promoting literacy in the community.

Mission: Changing lives through literacy – one person at a time.

Programs and services: Adult Basic Education; GED Prep; English as a Second Language; Family and Childhood Literacy; Tiny Tots Read a Lot! Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding communities Notable milestones: In 2006, we added our Tiny Tots program. Tiny Tots gives books to children to build their personal libraries at home.

Plans for the future: We’re hoping to open a new GED testing site soon with more accessible testing times.

Current campaigns: New GED testing site. We need computers, tables, chairs, lockers, internet access, staff, space, and so much more to get it started.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday in December; December fundraiser for more books at our Tiny Tots Read a Lot! events.

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• Volunteer to teach.

• Donate • Spread the word.

1306 Ninth St. 775.3636 literacylubbock.org

Red Cross Texas South Plains

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Year founded: 1917 History: The American Red Cross opened its Hale County Chapter in 1917.

We are now a united Red Cross serving the 15 counties that encompass the South Plains.

Mission: To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies Programs and services: Disaster relief; Home Fire Preparedness; Service to Armed Forces: Emergency Communication Services for military, veterans and families Areas served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum counties Notable milestones: This year, we installed more than 500 free smoke alarms, taught more than 200 children home fire safety, assisted more than 70 families impacted by disaster, and provided more than 250 services to military, veterans and their families.

Plans for the future: Focus on home fire safety and emergency preparedness programs Current campaigns: Home Fire, Disaster Services, Youth Preparedness Upcoming fundraisers and events: In honor of those impacted by the Lubbock tornado of 1970, donate to Disaster Relief.

2201 19th St. | 765.8634 redcross.org

Wrench It Forward

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Year founded: 2017 History: Chairman Chris Bost dreamed of using his experience as a mechanic to help those struggling with unreliable vehicles.

Mission: Providing safe, reliable auto repair at reduced rates for individuals with limited means Programs and services: Low-cost auto repair and maintenance program for those that qualify. Adopt-A-Car – funded by sponsors to purchase parts for donated vehicles, which are repaired and given to a deserving individual with no transportation. Helping Hands – oil change program at the Lubbock Dream Center.

Areas served: West Texas Notable milestones: Received a 100% donated mechanic shop in 2017.

Opened on June 1, 2018. In the first year, we repaired 101 vehicles and saved the community more than $20,800. We have donated nine vehicles.

Plans for the future: To raise funds to pay a full-time office manager and technician assistant, and buy additional tools and equipment Current campaigns: Sponsors for our Adopt-A-Car Program Upcoming fundraisers and events: 2020 Car & Bike Show

How to Help • To donate, visit our website or our Facebook page.

1111 31st St. | 701.4568 wrenchitforwardlbk.org Sponsored by

Backyard Mission

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• “Adopt-a-house” – Volunteers or professional trades complete the repairs on a home.

• Donate financially • Work with our Dream Team volunteers on Tuesdays.

Year established: 1992 History: After taking many mission trips to other parts of the country and world, God showed me that there was a need here in my own “backyard.”

We repaired our first house in September 1992, and have been serving the Lubbock community ever since.

Mission: Demonstrate the love of Christ by providing free home repairs to lowincome, elderly homeowners. We address repairs that help get the home warm and dry. Provide an opportunity for volunteers/trades to help people in their local community. Help other communities start Backyard Mission programs.

Programs and services: Typical repairs include exterior painting, siding repair, storm windows, exterior doors/storm doors, wall heater repairs/replacement, water heater repairs/replacement, plumbing repairs, repair central heating/ air units, and window A/C units. We use volunteers when we can and pay professionals when necessary. We have a dollar limit per home.

Areas served: City of Lubbock Notable milestones: We reached 1,500 repairs in 2018.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: We operate primarily off private donations. We do not actively fundraise.

8205 Quincy Ave. | 300.0184 backyardmission.org

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Caerus Ensemble Year established: December 20, 2012 History: Caerus Ensemble was founded by Susanna Self and Jeffrey Lastrappes, and is the only professional 501(c)(3) chamber music ensemble in Lubbock.

Mission: To provide high-quality artistic, educational and therapeutic musical opportunities for audiences in a wide range of venues.

Programs and services: Musical performances in traditional and nontraditional spaces, including University Medical Center Chemotherapy lab, TTU Art Gallery, and memory care centers.

Areas served: Lubbock Notable milestones: Serving the Lubbock area for more than seven years as a not-for-profit music ensemble.

Plans for the future: Continue to create musical programs that are interactive, engaging and meaningful, and use classical music to reach out to underserved areas and populations with educationally and artistically vibrant concert experiences.

Current campaigns: Ongoing fundraising to support outreach concerts in the Lubbock community.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Spring fundraiser and concert: “Music for Fire, Earth, Air, & Water”

Artwork of Raider Ranch Memory Care Resident

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High Point Village

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Year established: 2008 History: High Point Village is a faith-based nonprofit that offers enriching programs and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Mission: To create a village where individuals with intellectual disabilities can live, learn, work, worship, and achieve their full potential Programs and services: Day programs, Afternoon Enrichment Classes, summer camps, Music Therapy, and many social events Areas served: Lubbock and its surrounding communities Notable milestones: Since starting 11 years ago with a few Villagers, we now serve 85 Villagers per week in all of our programs.

Plans for the future: Currently expanding our Enrichment Center with projected completion by December 2019. The expanded space will provide additional classrooms to serve more Villagers.

Current Campaigns: #GivingTuesday occurs on Dec. 3, 2019, and we are seeking to partner with individuals and businesses. Follow us on our Facebook page and help us reach our goal of $12,300.

6223 County Road 6300, Lubbock, Texas 79416 698.0015 highpointvillage.org

OneVoiceHome

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Please join us in the fight against the sexual exploitation of young girls! All donations will provide the necessary resources to meet each girl’s needs and will lay the foundation for her to achieve a positive future. Check us out on social media!

Year established: 2015 History: Fighting to make a difference, community leaders Peggy Galanos, Kim Stark, Gloria Toti, Laura Pratt, and Terisa Clark founded OneVoiceHome. This nonprofit organization is a key piece in a collaborative effort to serve survivors in West Texas.

Mission: OneVoiceHome provides a safe home for restoration and new beginnings for sexually exploited girls.

Programs and services: Our purpose is to provide a safe home for girls ages 12 to 18 years old who are survivors of sex trafficking. OneVoiceHome is designed to be a faith-based, state-licensed, therapeutic home for these survivors, and will include safe living quarters, an equine facility, and a multipurpose building for educational, medical and recreational needs. OneVoiceHome will allow young survivors to experience a journey to healing using an overall holistic approach.

Areas served: Through its programming, OneVoiceHome will create opportunities for new beginnings, so ultimately, our success will be measured through changed lives. Walking hand in hand with survivors is challenging work, but the effects of their changed lives can be far-reaching!

Notable milestones: Texas State Licensing are the standards that Texas puts in place for a General Residential Operation (GRO). OneVoiceHome will be a GRO but will also be a Residential Treatment Center (RTC). With this in mind, our Texas State Licensing process is a little more tedious. Texas State Licensing is 60% completed!

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Art of Freedom, Nov. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m., McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center

10507 Quaker Ave. | 888.373.7888 onevoicehome.org

South Plains Food Bank

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• Give time – Volunteer with any of our programs.

• Give money – Donate to help us feed as many people as possible.

• Give voice – Advocate and share the message that there are hungry people on the South Plains.

• Give hope – Join us at our monthly tours. For more information visit spfb.org.

Year established: 1983 History: The South Plains Food Bank was established in 1983 by community members dedicated to Ending Hunger, Giving Hope and Enriching Lives.

Mission: The South Plains Food Bank is a humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and distributing food to charitable organizations and persons in need.

Programs and services: Food Box distribution, Mobile Pantry, GRUB Farm, Children’s Feeding, Senior Feeding, Nutrition Education and Social Services Areas served: Bailey, Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Motley, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, King, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Garza, Kent, Stonewall, Gaines, Dawson, and Scurry counties Notable milestones: We were granted $12 million from the Talkington Foundation in 2014 to build a new distribution center. We moved into and began to operate out of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Distribution Center in 2016. In 2019, we were able to distribute more than 10 million meals to families and individuals in need.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: U Can Share Food Drive, Dec 2-7, United Supermarket, 82nd and Frankford. We are looking to raise 750,000 meals.

5605 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock, Inc.

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WPS benefits most by charitable donations and sponsorships.

Donations and community drives are also very beneficial. Please visit our website at wpslubbock.org, our Facebook page, or call 806-317-4727 for more information.

Year established: 1978 History: Women’s Protective Services is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit specializing in advocacy for women, men and children who have been and are currently victims of domestic violence.

Mission: To create a safe environment of empowerment for women, children and families and to eliminate family violence forever.

Programs and services: The WPS Shelter provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, prescription medication, emergency transportation, and emergency medical assistance.

Clients can also take part in programs, such as counseling services, support groups, parent education, social referral, job readiness, children’s programs, and more.

Areas served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum counties Notable milestones: WPS moved into its current location, Kingsbery Haven, on May 17, 1999.

This facility includes 24 apartments with beds for 204 women and children. Each woman has access to laundry facilities, a free clinic on Thursdays, children’s playrooms, group counseling rooms, individual counseling, group meetings, legal services, and much more.

Upcoming fundraisers and events: Please follow us on Facebook or visit our website for more information.

P O Box 54089 | 747.6491 wpslubbock.org

Flatlands Dance Theatre

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• Make a tax-deductible donation online: flatlandsdance.wordpress. com/support-fdt/ or by mail: P.O. Box 93001 Lubbock, Texas 79493-3001 • Join our board or volunteer: boardpresident@ flatlandsdance.org • Audition for our company: ali@flatlandsdance.org 84

Year established: 2010 History: Flatlands Dance Theatre, Lubbock’s professional dance company, is a nonprofit organization comprised of 19 dancers, four apprentices, and five staff.

Mission: Flatlands produces and promotes innovative and diverse dance and provides community engagement initiatives to the West Texas region through a collective of working artists.

Programs and services: Annually, FDT produces professional dance concerts and a dance workshop for children ages 3 to 12, hosts renowned guest artists, offers free performances and educational engagement, and tours nationally.

Areas served: West Texas Notable milestones: FDT is currently celebrating its 10th season and has grown from five to more than 20 dancers and apprentices. We have produced more than 140 original dance works and served more than 20,000 people in the Lubbock community.

Plans for the future: To expand the educational engagement component of our work, particularly for children and families. Additionally, we aim to offer more free performances for community members who could not otherwise afford to attend our productions.

Current campaigns: Individual sponsorships and corporate underwriting for our spring, 2020 production, “Hometown,” and for our upcoming 2020-2021 season Upcoming fundraisers and events: “DecaDance,” Nov. 22-23, 7:30 pm, LHUCA Firehouse Theatre; “Hometown,” April 17-18, 2020, 7:30 pm, LHUCA Firehouse Theatre

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Calendar OF EVENTS

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VETERANS DAY 2019

his year’s Veterans Day Parade will occur on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. The annual parade is hosted by Latino Lubbock Magazine. This year’s theme is “We All Bleed Red, White, and Blue!” The parade route will begin at the east parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway and end at the Civic Center Parking lot. For more information or to register, visit loshermanosfamilia.org.

On Nov. 8, veterans are invited to the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day Reception at Standard Sales, 408 E. Hunter St. The adults-only reception begins at 6 p.m., is hosted by Latino Lubbock Magazine, and will include food, drinks, and a Marine Corps birthday celebration.

Silent Wings Museum will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. Museum admission will be free all day, with ceremonial activities beginning at 11 a.m.

For more information and details, visit thelubbockmagazine.com.

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

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NOVEMBER 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS

Nov. 1

2019 Artist Studio Tour 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Hosted by the Lubbock Arts Alliance. Visit lubbockstudiotour.org for details.

Nov. 1

First Friday Art Trail 6-9 p.m. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K, 762.8606 Flatlands Dance Theatre presents “Evening of Repertoire on the First Friday Art Trail” 8:30 p.m.

CASP Studio A, 602 Avenue J

Nov. 1-2 Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Young Frankenstein” The Mel Brooks Musical 7:30 p.m.

511 Avenue K, 749.2416 C.A.T.S. presents “The Uninvited” 7:30 p.m.

C.A.T.S. 2257 34th St., 792.0501

Nov. 10 2019 Artist Studio Tour 12-5 p.m. Hosted by the Lubbock Arts Alliance. Visit lubbockstudiotour.org for details.

Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Young Frankenstein” The Mel Brooks Musical 2:30 p.m.

511 Avenue K, 749.2416

Nov. 14-17 TTU School of Theatre & Dance presents “The Father: A Tragic Farce” 7:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 743.3603

Nov. 1-3 TTU School of Theatre & Dance presents “Shame on Me” 7:30 p.m. Studio Performance Lab, 743.3603

Nov. 19 Chamber Sound Series 7:30 p.m. Presented by Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. LHUCA Icehouse, 511 Avenue K, 762.8606

Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Young Frankenstein” The Mel Brooks Musical 2:30 p.m.

511 Avenue K, 749.2416

Nov. 22

Nov. 6-9

Nov. 22-23

Nov. 7 Flatlands Dance Theatre presents Neemias Santos 8:30 p.m. TTU School of Music Hemmle Hall, 18 Boston Ave., 742.2011

Nov. 7-9 Lubbock Community Theatre presents “Young Frankenstein” The Mel Brooks Musical 7:30 p.m.

511 Avenue K, 749.2416

Nov. 8-9 Lubbock Symphony Orchestra presents “An American in Paris!” 7:30 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 762.1688

Nov. 2 2019 DDLM 5K and Fun Run 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

2525 Cesar Chavez, 972.696.9285 BBQ Cook-off 4 p.m. Benefiting South Plains Food Bank. LakeRidge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg Ave., 794.4444 First Annual Day of the Dead Medici Circle 5x7 6:30 p.m. Frazier Alumni Pavillion, Red Raider Avenue, 742.1947

Nov. 9

Nov. 3

TTU Theatre’s Fall Dance Festival 7:30 p.m.

Creative Movement Studio, Texas Tech campus, 742.3601

4ORE Golf Chili Cook-Off 7-9 p.m. Benefiting Susan G. Komen North and West Texas. 4ORE Golf, 6909 Marsha Sharp Frwy., 368.8334

Tatsuya Nakatani 6 p.m. Charles Adams Studio Project, 602 Avenue J, 788.1008

Flatlands Dance Theatre presents “DecaDance: A Celebration of FDT’s First 10 Years” 7:30 p.m.

LHUCA Firehouse Theatre, 511 Avenue K Lubbock Broadway Series presents “Elf: The Musical” 7:30 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

Nov. 24 Lubbock Broadway Series presents “Elf: The Musical” 2 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

Lubbock Auto Auction Charity Foundation 2019 Casino Night 5-11 p.m. 4ORE Golf, 6909 Marsha Sharp Frwy., 368.8334 Art of Freedom 6:30 p.m. Benefitting OneVoiceHome. TTU McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., 742.0400 West Texas Night at the Garage 7-10 p.m.

Benefiting the LCHD Foundation. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Highway 87, 893.2491

Nov. 10 Holiday Harvest Shopping Day 2019 2-5 p.m.

Benefiting Bayer Museum of Agriculture.

1121 Canyon Lake Drive,744.3786

Nov. 14 Impact Silent Auction and Luncheon 11:30 a.m.

Benefiting CASA of the South Plains. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 763.2272 Lucky Stars 5:30 p.m. Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Texas Tech Club, 2508 Sixth St., 763.6131

Nov. 29-30 Lubbock Broadway Series presents “Elf: The Musical” 7:30 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

Nov. 20 40th Annual Holiday Happening ‘Tis the Season 5:30-9:30 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 794.8874

Nov. 21-23 40th Annual Holiday Happening ‘Tis the Season 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 794.8874

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Nov. 9

Toys for Tots Ride 12-4 p.m. Ride will begin at Wild West and go to the Depot District for the toy drop-off. Wild West Harley-Davidson, 5702 58th St., 791.4597

Big Hits of Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Journey and The Eagles 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233

40th Annual Holiday Happening ‘Tis the Season 12-5 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 794.8874

Nov. 10

Nov. 3 Día de los Muertos Celebration 12-4 p.m. Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289, Suite 250, 745.2525

Nov. 5 23rd Annual Cornucopia Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Presented by Volunteer Center of Lubbock. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

Wizard Fest 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

Nov. 12-13

MUSIC

The Music of ABBA 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233

Nov. 1 Jones, Strait, Jackson and Brooks & Dunn Tribute 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233 Chad Miller & The Good Fortune 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Highway 87, 893.2491

Nov. 15 Mercy Me’s Imagine Nation Tour 2019 7:30 p.m.

United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave., 742.7362

Cherubs 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253 Lorrie Morgan 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233

Nov. 3 JD Souther 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233

Nov. 7 Dirty Honey 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

Nov. 21

10th Annual Veteran’s Day Reception 6 p.m.

Hosted by Latino Lubbock Magazine. Standard Sales, 408 E. Hunter St., 792.1212

Penny & Sparrow 7 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233 Shane Smith and The Saints 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Highway 87, 893.2491

Nov. 22 Zak & Nem 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Highway 87, 893.2491 Mo Pitney 9 p.m. Charley B’s, 5402 Fourth St., 781.0151

Nov. 23

Bad Wolves with Fire From the Gods 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

Nov. 1-3

Nov. 11 Veterans Day 2019 Celebration 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27, 775.3049

Nov. 16

Sons of Texas 8 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

SPECIAL EVENTS

Veteran’s Day Parade 10-11 a.m. The parade will start at the east parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway and end at the Civic Center Parking lot. For more information, visit loshermanosfamilia.org.

Top 20 Under 40 6 p.m. TTU McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., 742.0400

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Nov. 8

Nov. 9

Nov. 13

Jeter Jones 9 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

The 806 Summit 1 p.m. Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289, Suite 250, 745.2525

Lazer Lloyd 7:30 p.m. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.3233

Nov. 8 Source to Solution: Addiction and Recovery Symposium 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

Nov. 6 Strung Out with The Casualties 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

DDEI Ninth Annual Celebrate Diversity Banquet 7 p.m. Frazier Alumni Pavillion, Red Raider Avenue, 742.2420

Parker McCollum 7:30 p.m. South Plains Fair Park Coliseum, 801 Avenue A, 763.2833

Nov. 2 Casey Donahew 7 p.m. Charley B’s, 5402 Fourth St., 781.0151

Nov. 6

Nov. 21 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon 11:30 a.m.

Overton Hotel & Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7000

Día de los Muertos Procesión Three-day event will include a variety of activities. Visit the buddyhollycenter.org for more information; 775.3560

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Sneak Peek 5:30 pm-9:30 pm Wednesday, Nov. 20 exclusive n ight of stroller-fr ee shopping & heavy hors d'oeuvr es tickets $50

Ladies' Day Thursday, Nov. 21 11:00 am seating begins 11:30 am lunch & style show begin elegant ladies' lunch & style show with all-day, stroller-fr ee shopping $750 vip table | $500 r eserved table | tickets $45

PJs & Pop-Tarts Fr iday, Nov. 22 9:30 am vip & r eserved tables — enjoy cookies with mrs. claus 10:00 am general seating begins $240 vip table | $200 r eserved table | tickets $15

Fr iday Night Out 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Fr iday, Nov. 22 fun n ight of shopping, snacks & sweets tickets $25

Br eakfast with Santa Satur day, Nov. 23 8:30 am 1st seating vip & r eserved tables — enjoy cookies with mrs. claus 9:00 am general seating begins 10:30 am 2nd seating vip & r eserved tables — enjoy cookies with mrs. claus 11:00 am general seating begins $240 vip table | $200 r eserved table | tickets $15

Mar ket Hall Shopping 10:00 am-8:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 21 - Satur day, Nov. 23 Noon-5:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 24 tickets $10 (Ages 5 & up)

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At Work

DAVID EVERETT, OWNER, ANDROPOLIS HAIR SALON & COLOR SPA

We've won best hair salon for several years, from The Daily Toreador, a Reader's Choice Award.

Our salon is located at 1315 University Ave., and we are entering our 34th year in business.

We have been working on the formula for Phylloma since 1996, but we didn’t go the wholesale route and get our LLC until this summer.

Our plant-based, natural formula is globally sourced and made right here in the U.S. We're proud to be headquartered out of Lubbock, and even more proud to be running it with our family of four.

For the salon design, we used oak wood and natural lighting, and we strive to create a monochromatic feel in the space.

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My scissors are handmade Katana scissors, and I've had them for about eight years.

hen David Everett came of age in the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was a clear separation between barber shops for men and beauty salons for women. But he liked to wear his hair longer. So did many of his friends.

“Barber shops would always mess your hair up,” he remembers. “Guys who wanted a little bit longer hair were always frustrated, so we’d try sneaking into beauty shops after hours. They were always pink and geared toward women and didn’t really know how to cut men’s shapes.”

Those frustrations left him interested in unisex professional hair care as a career, especially after he began to see men like Vidal Sassoon and Paul Mitchell having international success. Everett attended a local hair styling college for men and women and studied with local salons. Then he left for Los Angeles in the early 1980s.

“Back then, you didn’t have hair shows, online training or videos. None of that was available,” he remembers. “To find out what was going on in the industry, you really had to be at some of the epicenters” like New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Los Angeles. He chose L.A., and moved there for 18 months to immerse himself in the business. Everett wasn’t licensed in California, so he offered his services to salons for free.

Then he returned to Lubbock and, partnering with Ken Abraham, opened Andropolis at 1315 University Ave., right across from Texas Tech. “We started in 1985.

In September we marked our 34th year of business at the same location,” he says. His clientele is around 60 percent women and 40 percent men, and it’s a diverse one ranging from lawyers to college students.

That passion is also what drives Everett’s new hair product line, Phylloma. These products are plant-based and free from sulfates, parabens and other chemicals.

He tried launching an organic line of products in the mid-1990s, but volume and production issues presented a challenge – and the science wasn’t quite there yet.

“They didn’t know how to create a product that would last on the shelf without using preservatives that, today, are considered toxic,” he says.

It’s much easier now, so he partnered with his family to relaunch Phylloma earlier this year. The nontoxic products are available in area United Supermarkets – Lubbock is a test market for the company – as well as an Oklahoma City retailer and The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs.

“We absorb what we put on our skin, and 60% of what we absorb goes into the bloodstream,” Everett says. Until we know more about the chemicals in hair products, he believes it’s smart to stick to natural ingredients. His salon customers can tell the difference.

“Sulfates are harsh and drying. I’ve got customers who have been coloring their hair for years and their hair is chronically dry. But with our products, they have a whole different experience. Their hair gets better and better over time, softer and softer, because you’re not stripping the natural oils off.” L NOVEMBER 2019 • thelubbockmagazine.com • Lubbock Magazine

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Yesteryear

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o commemorate the end of World War I, communities across the United States began celebrating Armistice Day as a public holiday, marking the agreement between the Allies and Germany that took place on Nov. 11, 1918. This photo shows the Armistice Day parade as it wound through downtown Lubbock in 1931, one of many such parades

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taking place all over the world that year.

Within the next decade, however, World War II would begin. As a result, many countries began identifying November 11 as Veterans Day, including the United States. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill officially establishing Veterans Day as a federal holiday. L