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Alana
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Journalist with the motto of Keep Discovering | Tabletop RPGer | Dice Dragon | Reader | Foodie |
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Toys R Us is back! Here's where and what to know about its return.
#Lubbock #ToysRUs #Shopping

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Toys R Us is back in Lubbock, here's what to know about its return
Shoppers in Lubbock were surprised to see a blast from the past - Toys R Us. Here's what to know about the retailer's return.
www.lubbockonline.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Looking to reach new heights? inSPIRE ROCK climbing gym opens tomorrow. Here's what to know before you go.
#Lubbock #RockClimbing #NewBusiness

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Lubbock Indoor climbing gym inSPIRE ROCK opens soon, here's what to know
Lubbock is finally getting an indoor rock climbing gym. Here's what to know before you go.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Which Lubbock coffee shop has the best Fall Flavor this season? Read to find out
#Lubbock #Coffee #PSL

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Here's which Lubbock coffee shops have the best fall flavor drinks in 2025
The A-J review team returns to find the best fall-flavor drink at four Lubbock coffee shops. Here's what was crowned the best of the season.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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A Tulia solar farm has thousands of sheep and plans to add more. Here's why.

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#SolarGrazing #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #Texas
Solar panels stretch into the horizon at a solar farm in Tulia, Texas.
September 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Lubbock-based, Amarillo-born Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy. Here's what we know.

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Texas-based Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant issues statement after filing bankruptcy
Lubbock-based, Amarillo-born Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy. Here's what we know.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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In the latest part of my #KeepDiscovering journey, I got a first look inside a stunning historic renovation in #Levelland.

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Historic Levelland theater to roll out red carpet for grand reopening after 40 years
Levelland's historic Wallace Theater is rolling out the red carpet after a decades-long renovation. Here's how to join, what to expect.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Curious what's going on with the Lubbock Country Club? Here's the update!
#Lubbock #LubbockCountryClub #Construction
Lubbock Country Club demolition continues, here's when new building will go up
The Lubbock Country Club is in the process of demolishing its clubhouse to build a new one. Here's when, what to expect.
www.lubbockonline.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Were you expecting a blood moon? Here's what happened.
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Why isn't the moon red? September's 'blood moon' didn't dazzle everywhere. Here's why
See amazing photos and video of what people saw as the moon took on a striking color of red Sept. 7-8, 2025.
www.indystar.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Got to check out Hub City Comic Con for work today. Here's some of my favorite photos:
August 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Nordstrom Rack is opening this week in Lubbock. Here's a sneak peek inside the store, and grand opening details.

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Nordstrom Rack Lubbock opens this week. Here's a first look and grand opening details
Nordstrom Rack is opening this week in Lubbock. Here's a sneak peek inside the store, and grand opening details.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Have Great Value Walmart shrimp in your freezer? It may be radioactive

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Texas Walmart stores pull potentially radioactive shrimp from shelves
The FDA reports a recall of potentially radioactive shrimp is impacting Walmart Great Value products. Here's what to do with it, and what Cesium is.
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August 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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The more you know.
merriam-webster.com Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Aug 18
You ‘run the gamut’ and ‘run the gauntlet.’

You don’t ‘run the gambit.’

gamut = entire range or series

gauntlet = severe trial

Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy
August 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
alanaedgin.bsky.social
Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself to a new keyboard that makes the right amount of satisfying clicking sounds.
#Lubbock #KeyboardASMR #Keyboards #Journalism
August 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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This time last year, I was in the center of awesomeness. While I couldn't go this year, I am living through my friend's posts.

#HappyGenCon2025 to all!
johnwritesstuff.bsky.social John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · Jul 31
Check these guys out! Gen Con has so many talented artists here today in Indy.
July 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Fellow geeks rejoice! Upwards of 70,000 people (roughly the population of Muncie, Indiana) congregate in downtown Indianapolis for four fun days of games, cosplay and cool nerd merch.
Gen Con Indy 2025 is this week. What to know about the four biggest days of gaming
If you're a local Indy resident, or from out of state dressed as a spiky haired anime character, here's what to know about this year's Gen Con.
www.indystar.com
July 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
alanaedgin.bsky.social
Did you know Lubbock has a number of local salsa companies? Here's 5, including 2 that you can find at your local supermarket.
#Lubbock #Salsa #Foodies

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Lubbock salsa companies share origin, flavors in hot market
Five Lubbock-area salsa companies share their origin stories, how they stand out, and where shoppers can find their products.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
alanaedgin.bsky.social
I love digging up cool information.

The remains of an Ice Age era animal have been unearthed in Lubbock during a road construction project. Here's what it was and what will happen next.

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#Lubbock
Giant Ground Sloth tooth found during Lubbock road project
The remains of an Ice Age era animal have been unearthed in Lubbock during a road construction project. Here's what it was and what will happen next.
www.lubbockonline.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Seven years later and not fully funded, the future of the Lubbock County Expo Center remains uncertain as leaders look to Plan B. Here's what to know.
#Lubbock

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Future of Lubbock County Expo Center uncertain as leaders eye Plan B in downtown Lubbock
Seven years later and not fully funded, the future of the Lubbock County Expo Center remains uncertain as leaders look to Plan B. Here's what to know.
www.lubbockonline.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Good things come to those who have a satisfyingly smooth pen that is fun to write with.
January 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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New book cover day! This is coming soon from Aethon books.
#cosy #cozy #cozyfantasy #royalroad #writers #writersofbluesky #Wrtingcommunity
January 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Do you remember the waterpark that did not exist? How about the timeline of the ransomware attack at 2 hospitals? Here's a look back at the biggest headlines and what has happened since.

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#Lubbock #Waterpark #HistoricBuildings #UnitedSupermarket #Hospitals
Lubbock saw waterpark woes, ransomware in healthcare, more in 2024. Here's what happened.
Remember these six hot topics in the business beat in 2024? Here's a look at a waterpark controversy, electric market, ransomware and more in Lubbock.
www.lubbockonline.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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Well, that's the third book title out there.
Nov 11 '25.
Just a few more chapters left to write...

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Brigands & Breadknives temporary cover
December 11, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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Anyone else deal with these types of cute problems?
#Cats #Catsky #WriterProblems
December 11, 2024 at 1:14 AM
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A gift for me and a gift for the Vex (who is a blurry, entertained mess in the background. I love Neko Cat Cafe's stuff, as does Vex (obviously).
#Cats #Torties #Mugs
December 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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It's Pathfinder night, let's go!
#Pathfinder #Dice
December 8, 2024 at 4:01 AM