Lubbock Times

UTSA launches Retail Academy for businesses in six counties

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 28, 2020

The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development, in partnership with Retail Strategies, have launched the retail academy program in 30 Texas communities, including several on the South Plains.

Report shows growth of wind energy in Texas, some question effects on grid reliability

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 5, 2020

Wind power accounted for approximately 18% of all electricity production in Texas in 2019, a significant increase over the 6% accounted for in 2010.

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Innovation Hub partner to fund startups

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 21, 2020

Five local startups are set to receive a combined $83,600 in grants from The Prototype Fund, a partnership between the Innovation Hub at Research Park and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance.

20-member task force will guide Lubbock back into operation when COVID-19 crisis wanes

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 23, 2020

A group of 20 Lubbock community leaders led by Steve Massengle and Robert Taylor is taking a multi-pronged approach to the challenges create by the COVID-19 crisis, from economics to health care.