Arts and Culture

In two of the most politically opposite cities in the country, one group is attempting to bring people together.

The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers is asking the court to bar the Texas Education Agency from investigating educators for their comments on social media after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Buddy Holly Center is hosting a lecture that coincides with the Lonesome Dove traveling exhibition currently in town. Our new student reporter Charley Maranville explains the presentation is focused on the adaptation and impact of the work. The lecture is Friday, from 6 to 7:30 P.M. at the Buddy Holly Center and the exhibition is open until March 22.

A North Texas guitarist recently set his sights on producing what he believes to be the first complete recording of an obscure piece of music history.

“Tamales are not easy to make. And it takes a whole community, a whole family."

Joe Ely was a Texas music legend who drove humbly at the leading edge of an evolutionary wave in alternative country music, and many talented West Texas musicians came with him. Butch Hancock and Terry Allen spoke with KTTZ about the life and career of their close friend, the role that West Texas played in their music, and the role Joe Ely played in their lives.

Quintanilla's son, A.B. Quintanilla III, shared the news of his father's death on social media.

Caprock Canyon State Park has been officially certified as an international Dark Skies park. The beauty of the park recently inspired a West Texas native to use his new clothing brand to advocate for natural spaces on the South Plains. Our Olivia O’Rand reports on Dying Breed. New research shows that bison, like those living in Caprock Canyon, can help protect prairies from the invasive eastern red cedar.

Dying Breed Outdoors is a local clothing brand that started out with a Texas native making a few fishing shirts for friends. Now, they are working to bring eyes to this Texas State Park.

During Native American Heritage Month, traces of Indigenous history across the South Plains continue to shape life in West Texas. For groups like Native American People of the Plains and Beyond, visibility and education remain central to preserving culture and correcting long-held misconceptions.

The City of Lubbock will be removing crosswalk artwork in compliance with state and federal mandates. Our Samantha Larned reports that includes those honoring Buddy Holly. Jodey Arrington, U.S. representative for parts of West Texas including Lubbock, confirmed yesterday that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026.