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Texas is the second largest state in the U.S., big enough to have seven distinct natural regions, including the High Plains. From its wide open spaces to its well-known cowboy culture and oversized food items, there is no place quite like this beautifully rugged area of the state. From visiting famous wineries and learning about the history of ranching in the U.S., to visiting USA Today's " best brewpub in America" and having can't-miss culinary experiences, here are 10 fun and surprising things to do in Lubbock. Where are the Texas High Plains located? Stretching from the Oklahoma state line to New Mexico and south through Lubbock, the High Plains is geographically higher in elevation than the areas to the east and west of that region. Lubbock is one of the largest cities here. It has a younger population than the rest of the region and contributes to the area's cultural identity through its museums, culinary scene and cultural activities. Dallas and Austin may … [Read more...] about Surprisingly fun things to do in Lubbock, Texas

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 With over 80 percent of the grapes being produced on the Texas High Plains, all eyes are on the weather there. The nights have been in the low 50s with afternoon temperatures in the low to mid-90s. This allows the red grapes to hang for longer periods of time, allowing the grapes to reach an advanced stage of maturity. In other words, expect an awesome red grape harvest in Texas. Further to the east near Tyler at Kiepersol Winery, their grapes are also experiencing classic opportunities for superior grape quality. Kiepersol Winemaker and Enologist Michael McClendon told me "The year 2017 blessed us with an abundance of both quality and quantity fruit. And on cue, the season gave us time between ripening to allow us to complete some primary fermentations in order to make space for the remainder of the crop. Even with that time to rearrange tank space, the winery is bursting at the seams … [Read more...] about Wine Walk: All eyes are on the grapes in the Texas High Plains

Texas lawmakers, Houston advocacy groups, Houston Independent School District educators, parents, and students held a rally on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the HISD Hattie Mae Educational Support Center in opposition to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) possibly taking over operations at the school district. The rally comes after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in TEA's favor by lifting an injunction levied by a judge in the pathway for a possible state takeover. Since 2019, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath has vied for the state to take over HISD citing poor accountability ratings at a number of district schools and allegations of misconduct by trustees. Despite the cold, frigid weather, dozens of protestors supported HISD and said the local district was moving in the right direction. While holding up signs against TEA and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, they chanted, “Our School, Our Stay,” “Stop TEA,” “TEA, Go Away.” Speakers across the board said instead of a potential takeover, the state … [Read more...] about Houston community members protest against HISD takeover

Listen to this article This Week in Racing History December 28 - David Empringham born (1964). December 29 - Allan McNish born (1969). December 30 - Tony George, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway born (1959). December 31 - Speed record holder Malcolm Campbell dies of natural causes (1948). - Ralph Deshon and Fred Koster drive a Crosley Hotshot to victory in the 6-hour Sam Collier Memorial Grand Prix of Endurance, the first autorace held at Sebring, Florida. It is also the first sportscar endurance race held in the United States. The little Crosley was able to defeat faster Ferraris, Jaguars, and others because the race was run under an Index of Performance handicapping system (1950). - Tony Kanaan born (1974). January 2 - Walter Sobraske, machinist for Miller, Schofield, Offenhauser, and Meyer & Drake (later shop forman), born in West Virgiania (1901). Previous installments of This Week in Racing History can be found at the Motorsport News … [Read more...] about This Week in Racing History (December 28 – January 3)

Listen to this article This Week in Racing History July 26 - Jimmy Murphy wins the ACF Grand Prix at Le Mans in a Deusenberg. Ralph de Palma's second place makes it an American 1-2 finish. First win for an American driver and first win for an American car in a European grand prix (1921). - Drag racer Bruce Allen born (1950). July 27 - Jim Hall announces his retirement as a CART team owner (1996). July 28 - Emerson Fittipaldi's driving career ends when he's injured in a crash during the CART Marlboro 500 in Brooklyn, Michigan, USA. Alex Ribeiro wins the race (1996). July 29 - First straight-8 engine for use in Bugatti 251 GP car runs on dyno (1955). July 31 - Al Loquasto dies in an airplane crash (1991). - After a team record 58-race draught, Ferrari gets an F1 win, from pole-sitter Gerhard Berger, in the German GP (1994). August 1 - Dutch F1 privateer Carol de Beaufort is fatally injured in practice crash for German Grand Prix (1964). - Niki Lauda crashes … [Read more...] about This Week in Racing History (July 26-August 1)

WHEN Lyle Lovett went to Trinity Lutheran Church in Klein last Sunday -- it's the church his family has attended forever -- several members congratulated him on headlining the upcoming RodeoHouston. "I could tell from the greetings that, finally, because I'm playing the rodeo, I'm doing OK. This (music career) might work out," he says with a grin. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter, who has won several Grammy Awards and acted in movies (he's a favorite of director Robert Altman 's), is thrilled about performing at the rodeo for the first time, on Feb. 19. But if music is Lovett's passion, motorcycles rank a close second. When Lovett was 7, his family vacationed in Galveston. His father rented a small Honda sport bike, and they took a ride on the beach. "It was exhilarating. I had never felt anything like it," he recalls. "And I felt comfortable and safe, because I had my arms around my dad." Ever since that day on the beach, Lovett has held intense feelings about … [Read more...] about Lyle Lovett found peace on the seat of a Harley