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Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock is the 10th-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in the northwestern part of the state—a region known historically as the Llano Estacado. It is the county seat of Lubbock County. According to an estimate by the U.S. Census in 2005, the city population was 209,737. The Lubbock metropolitan area, however, has a population of 257,663.
Lubbock's nickname is the "Hub City" which derives from being the economy, education, and health care hub of a multi-county region commonly called the South Plains. The area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on irrigation water drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer.
Lubbock is pronounced "LUB uck", with the ə sound in both syllables.
History
The county of Lubbock was founded in 1876, named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and founder of the Texas Rangers. As early as 1884, a federal post office named Lubbock existed in Yellowhouse Canyon. However, the town of Lubbock was not founded until 1890, when it was formed from a unique merger arrangement between two smaller towns, "Old Lubbock" and Monterey. The terms of the compromise included keeping the Lubbock name but the Monterey townsite, so the previous Old Lubbock residents relocated South to the Monterey location, including putting Old Lubbock's Nicolette Hotel on rollers and pulling it across a canyon to its new home. (Monterey would later become the name of one of Lubbock's high schools.)
In 1891 Lubbock became the county seat and in 1909 was reincorporated as a city.
Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) was founded in 1923. Its medical school, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, was added in 1970.
In August 1951, a v-shaped formation of lights was seen over the city. The "Lubbock Lights" series of sightings received national publicity and is regarded as one of the first great UFO cases. The sightings were considered credible because they were witnessed by several respected science professors at Texas Technological College and were photographed by a Texas Tech student. The photographs were reprinted nationwide in newspapers and in LIFE magazine. Project Blue Book, the US Air Force's official study of the UFO mystery, did an extensive investigation of the Lubbock Lights. They concluded that the photographs were not a hoax and showed genuine objects. However, they did dismiss the UFOs themselves as being either "night-flying moths" or a type of bird called a plover. The Air Force argued that the underside of the plovers or moths was reflected in the glow of Lubbock's new street lights at night. However, other researchers have disputed these explanations, and for many the "Lubbock Lights" remain a mystery.
Lubbock Christian University was founded in 1957.
On May 11, 1970 the Lubbock Tornado struck the city killing 26 people and doing about $125 million damage. Downtown's NTS Tower, then known as the Great Plains Life Building, is, at 271 feet in height, believed to be the tallest building ever to survive a direct hit from an F-5 tornado. Work at the Lubbock Lake Landmark, an archaeological and natural history preserve at the northern edge of the city, provides evidence of almost twelve thousand years of human occupation in the region.
Geography and Climate
Lubbock is located at 33°33′53″N, 101°52′40″W (33.564735, -101.877793).GR1 The average elevation is 3,256 feet above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 297.6 km² (114.9 mi²). 297.4 km² (114.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.09%) is water.
Lubbock has a mild, windy, semi-arid climate and Dust storms are not uncommon during dry spells. On average, Lubbock receives 18.7 inches (475 mm) of rain per year, with most of the precipitation coming in summer in the form of thunderstorms. Summers in Lubbock are hot, typically with low relative humidity, although often winds will bring humidity in from the Gulf of Mexico. Average high temperatures are at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) in June, July, and August. Temperatures above 100°F (38°C) are common, and the highest recorded temperature was 114°F in 1994. Winter days in Lubbock are typically sunny and relatively mild, but nights are cold, and temperatures below freezing are not uncommon. Winter winds can make cold weather a lot more uncomfortable. The average annual snowfall is 9.6 inches (244 mm).
Law and government
Lubbock has a council-manager government system, with all governmental powers resting in a legislative body called a city council. The current mayor of Lubbock, elected May 13, 2006, is David Miller.
Lubbock County and the City of Lubbock have an unusual legal situation regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. The county allows package sales but not "by the drink" sales except at private institutions such as country clubs. Inside the Lubbock city limits, the situation is reversed with restaurants and bars able to serve alcohol but liquor stores forbidden. Lubbock remained legally dry until an election on April 9, 1972, made liquor by the drink, but not package sales, legal, and Lubbock abandoned its distinction as the largest dry city in the country. A privately owned conglomeration of liquor stores (the "strip") is located just outside of the city limit on U.S. Highway 87.
On November 21, 2006, the Lubbock City Council voted 5-1 to annex "the strip", making package alcohol sales legal within the city limits. There exist, however, significant barriers to entry for stores outside "the strip" area to sell packaged alcohol. The new annexation will contribute a sales tax of 1.5%, or 10 cents for every 7 dollars, to the city. Due to state law, liquor sales will be limited to the newly annexed area.
Economy
Lubbock's area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on irrigation water drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer. Unfortunately, the water is being depleted at a rate which is not sustainable for the long term. Much progress has been made in the area of water conservation and new technologies such as Low Energy Precision Application (LEPA) irrigation were originally developed in the Lubbock area.
The ten largest employers in terms of the number of employees are: Texas Tech University, Covenant Health Systems, Lubbock Independent School District, University Medical Center, United Supermarkets, City of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Cingular, Convergys, and Lubbock County.
Lubbock has one shopping mall, South Plains Mall, which includes two Dillard's, Mervyn's, JC Penney, Sears, and Beall's.
As of March 2007, there are 4 Walmart Supercenters in the city, with two being recently completed.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 199,564 people, 77,527 households, and 48,531 families residing in the city. The population density was 671.1/km² (1,738.2/mi²). There were 84,066 housing units at an average density of 282.7/km² (732.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.87% White, 8.66% African American, 0.56% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 14.32% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.45% of the population.
There are 77,527 households, of which 30.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 77,527 households, 3,249 are unmarried partner households: 2,802 heterosexual, 196 same-sex male, and 251 same-sex female households. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 17.9% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,844, and the median income for a family was $41,418. Males had a median income of $30,222 versus $21,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,511. About 12.0% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
People and Culture
Lubbock is the birthplace of Rock and Roll legend Buddy Holly and features a cultural center named for him. The city previous hosted an annual Buddy Holly Music Festival. However, the event was renamed Lubbock Music Festival after Holly's widow increased usage fees for his name.
The city has also been the birthplace or home of several country musicians including Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock and Joe Ely (collectively known as The Flatlanders), Mac Davis, Terry Allen, Lloyd Maines and his daughter Natalie Maines (singer for the Dixie Chicks), and Texas Tech graduate Pat Green.
The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, an annual event celebrating the prototypical Old West cowboy, takes place in Lubbock. The event is held in September and features art, music, cowboy poetry, stories, and the presentation of scholarly papers on cowboy culture and the history of the American West. A chuckwagon cookoff and horse parade also take place during the event.
Every year on July 4, Lubbock hosts the 4th on Broadway event, an Independence Day festival. The event is entirely free to the public, and is considered the largest free festival in Texas. The day's activities usually include a morning parade, a street fair along Broadway Avenue with food stalls and live bands, the Early Settlers' Luncheon, and an evening concert/fireworks program. Broadway Festivals Inc., the non-profit corporation which organizes the event, estimates a 2004 attendance of over 175,000 people.
Lubbock's main newspaper is the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, which is owned by Morris Communications. Texas Tech University publishes a student-run daily newspaper called, The Daily Toreador.
Attractions
The National Ranching Heritage Center, a museum of ranching history, is located in Lubbock. It features a number of authentic early Texas ranch buildings as well as a railroad depot and other historic buildings. There is also an extensive collection of weapons on display.
The Southwest Collection, an archive of the history of the region and its surroundings, is located on the campus of Texas Tech University, as are the Moody Planetarium and the Museum of Texas Tech University.
The Depot District, an area of the city dedicated to music and nightlife, is located in the old railroad depot area and boasts a number of theatres, upscale restaurants, and cultural attractions. The Depot District is also home to several shops, pubs and nightclubs, a radio station, a brewery, a magazine, a winery, a salon, and other establishments. Many of the buildings were remodeled from the original Fort Worth & Denver South Plains Railway Depot which originally stood on the site.The Buddy Holly Center, a museum highlighting the life and music of Buddy Holly, is also located in the depot district.
Lubbock is also home to the Silent Wings Museum. Located on North I-27, Silent Wings features photographs and artifacts from the World War II era glider pilots.
The Science Spectrum is an interactive museum and IMAX Dome theatre with a special focus on children and youth.
Mackenzie Park
Joyland Amusement Park
Mackenzie Park is home to Joyland Amusement Park, Prairie Dog town, and both a disc golf and regular golf course. The park also holds the American Wind Power Center and Windmill Museum which houses over 100 historic windmills on 28 acres. The Brazos river winds through Mackenzie Park. It is collectively part of the rather extensive Lubbock Park system
Sports
The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team and the men's and women's basketball teams are immensely popular. High school athletics (all sports) also feature prominently in the local culture. In addition, Lubbock is the home of the Cotton Kings, a hockey team in the Southwest Division of the Central Hockey League, and the Chaparrals of Lubbock Christian University. In 2007, the Lubbock Renegades began play as a member of the af2, a developmental league of the Arena Football League.
Non-college sports such as bicycling (WTCA), disc golf, and in-line skating are popular.
National Register of Historic Places
Carlock Building
Warren and Myrta Bacon House
* Cactus Theater
* Canyon Lakes Archeological District
* Carlock Building
* Fort Worth and Denver South Plains Railway Depot
* Fred and Annie Snyder House
* Holden Properties Historic District
* Kress Building
* Lubbock High School
* Lubbock Lake Landmark
* Lubbock Post Office and Federal Building
* South Overton Residential Historic District
* Texas Technological College Dairy Barn
* Texas Technological College Historic District
* Tubbs-Carlisle House
* Warren and Myrta Bacon House
* William Curry Holden and Olive Price Holden House
Transportation
The city's air services are provided by Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, which is named for the Lubbock businessman who became lieutenant governor and governor of Texas. It is located on the northeast side of the city. Public transportation is provided by Citibus, a bus transit system running Monday through Saturday every week with a transit center hub in downtown.
Lubbock is served by major highways. Interstate 27 (the former Avenue H) links the city to Amarillo and Interstate 40, a transcontinental route. I-27 was completed through the city in 1992 (it originally terminated just north of downtown). Other major highways include U.S. 62 and U.S. 82 which run concurrently (except for 4th Street (82) and 19th Street (62) through the city east-west as the Brownfield Highway (soon to be upgraded to Marsha Sharp Freeway, 19th Street (62 only), 4th Street/Parkway Drive (82 only) and Idalou Highway. U.S. 84 (Avenue Q/Slaton Highway/Clovis Road) is also another east-west route route running NW/SE diagonally. U.S. Highway 87 runs between San Angelo and Amarillo and follows I-27 concurrently. State Highway 114 runs east-west, following U.S. 62/82 on the east before going its own way. Lubbock is circled by Loop 289, which suffers from traffic congestion despite being a potential bypass around the city, which is the reason behind I-27 and Brownfield Highway being built through the city to have freeway traffic flow effectively inside the loop.
The city is set up on a simple grid plan. In the heart of the city, numbered streets run east-west and lettered avenues run north-south — the grid begins at Avenue A in the east and 1st street in the north. North of 1st street, where the numbers have essentially "run out," city planners chose to name streets alphabetically from the south to the north. When the north-south streets "ran out" at Avenue Z, the city chose the same method. (Note that there actually is no Avenue Z, it has been renamed "University Avenue" as it runs against Texas Tech University.)
Education
Public Schools
Most of Lubbock is served by the Lubbock Independent School District. Small portions of Lubbock extend into the neighboring districts of Frenship, Lubbock-Cooper, and Roosevelt.
Private Schools
* All Saints Episcopal School
* Christ The King High School
* Lubbock Christian High School
* Trinity Christian High School
] Colleges and Universities
* Texas Tech University
* Lubbock Christian University
* South Plains College
* Wayland Baptist University
* Sunset International Bible Institute
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City of Lubbock
Boards and Commissions
The Board and Commission Request for Service form will allow us to enter the prospective board member's name in a database containing the names of all individuals serving on a City board or commission. The City Council will receive a list of all people in the database who have indicated an interest in any of the boards or commissions which are on the agenda for appointments. This list will be used by Council to assist them in the appointment making process. The prospective board/commission member's name will remain in the database for two years, and will go before the Mayor and City Council each time there is a vacancy on a board for which the prospective member is interested in serving. Changes or corrections to the information in the database may be made at any time by filing a new Request for Service form with City Secretary's office.
Fill out and submit the Board and Commission Request for Service form online.
Advisory Boards and Commissions
Key: (OC) indicates members of the board of commission are officers of the City. Such board or commission members are authorized to make binding decisions on behalf of the City.
Airport Board (OC) - Responsible for planning, development, construction and improvement of Airport facilities. Recommends improvements and policies to City Council as necessary. Two year term. Meets last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Assists the City of Lubbock in complying with terms of Chapter 823 of the Texas Health and Safety Code as amended and assists the City in establishing procedures applicable to the City’s animal control program. Membership shall consist of one Veterinarian, one City Official, one Animal Shelter Employee, one Representative from an Animal Welfare Organization and three At-Large positions. Two-year term. Meets three times per year and as needed.
Appointments Advisory Board - Maintains written guidelines for appointments to City boards and commissions, oversees a marketing plan for soliciting qualified applicants and increasing public opportunities to serve, advises City Council regarding qualified appointees, assists with new members orientation, prepares an annual demographics report, and maintains a data bank of citizens currently serving and citizens interested in serving on City boards and commissions. Two year term. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 p.m.
Audit Committee - Advises the City Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by assessing and making recommendations regarding the City's financial and performance audits, including the systems of internal control and the audit processes, findings and recommendations. Two year term. Meets four times a year or as needed.
Board of Health - Considers and makes recommendations to the City Council on any and all matters pertaining to the public health of the City. Three year term. Meets the second Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Building Board of Appeals (OC) - Hears appeals regarding the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, and provides for reasonable interpretation of the Building Code. Members should be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction with members representing various areas of the construction industry. Two year term. Meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Citizens Traffic Commission - Studies traffic problems in Lubbock, hears citizen requests and staff recommendations for new traffic control devices, and conducts education programs in traffic safety. Three year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Civil Service Commission (OC) - A three-member commission appointed by the City Manager which, among other duties, investigates disciplinary suspensions of police officers and firefighters, hears appeals of such employees concerning promotional examinations, and develops local civil service rules pursuant to State law. Three year term. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Community Development and Services - Serves as an advisory board to the City Council, with power to hold hearings in the county and to consider and make recommendations to the City Council on any and all matters pertaining to the community development services of the county. Three year term. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Community Relations Task Force - Charged with fostering public discourse and promoting respect and opportunity within the community for all residents regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or religion. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Culture and Arts Commission - Advisory commission to the City Council on matters concerning the selection and placement of art in or on publicly owned facilities and property. Strives to accomplish basic mission to increase public appreciation of art and to improve quality of live and economic development opportunity through increased tourism and enhancement of public places. Carries duties and responsibilities stated in the City Council’s Master Plan for Public Art. Two year term. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Electric Utility Board (OC) - Provides complete authority over promotion and advertising of Lubbock Power and Light, and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding electric rates and expansion of electric facilities operated by Lubbock Power and Light. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee - Works with the Keep America Beautiful system, which includes Keep Texas Beautiful, to preserve a beautiful and sanitary environment that is beneficial to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Libraries Board - Advises the City Council on library services and needs. Three year term. Meets the third Monday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Lubbock Water Advisory Commission - Reviews and evaluates water and wastewater related matters and makes recommendations to City Council on such matters as: acquisition and utilization of water resources; conservation and reuse of water resources; operating budgets; facilities and infrastructure needs; and long range water and wastewater planning efforts. Two year term. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Time varies.
Model Codes & Construction Advisory Board - Assists the City of Lubbock in reviewing and recommending adoption, additions, and amendments to national model codes intended to govern the construction, renovation, use and maintenance of buildings and building systems within the City of Lubbock, including the Building, Fire, Residential, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Codes. Three year terms. Meets as needed.
Neighborhood Redevelopment Commission & Urban Renewal Board] (OC) - Studies the need for neighborhood rehabilitation in older sections of Lubbock, and recommends rehabilitation projects to be funded annually by the Federal Community Development Program. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Park and Recreation Board - Provides a balanced recreation and open-space program for the City, including planning, construction, and maintenance of all parks, building, and facilities. The program is planned, organized and supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department. Two year term. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Permit and License Appeal Board (OC) - Hears appeals for administrative acts of City officials denying, revoking, or suspending permits and licenses issued by the City in instances where no other board is specifically appointed to hear such appeals. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Planning and Zoning Commission (OC) - Advises the City Council regarding zone changes and other matters that affect the growth and development of the community, and approves plats. Two year term. Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Public Transit Advisory Board - Studies routes and fares and promotes the use of Citibus, a public transit service managed by McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. under a contract with the City. Three year term. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Structural Standards Commission (OC) - Hears appeals on property condemnation and grants relief if warranted. Two year term. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission (OC) - Serves as an advisory committee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Recommends buildings, structures, sites, districts, areas, and lands within the City which may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks and historic landmark districts, and reviews applications for rehabilitation, renovation or expansion of landmark buildings. Composition of committee is defined by ordinance and requires representation of specific professional groups. Two year term. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
Youth Commission - Adults - Goals and objectives are to develop an alliance among youth, youth service agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral development, and to advise on how to solve the problems encountered in providing services to the youth of the community. Two year term.
Youth Commission - Students - Goals and objectives of the Commission are to develop an alliance among youth, youth service agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral development, and to advise on how to solve the problems encountered in providing services to the youth of the community. The Commission will act as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council on youth issues. The Commission shall consist of 36 student members of 14 to 18 years of age. They will be representatives from Lubbock and area junior and senior high schools. Two year term.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (OC) - Hears citizen requests for variances and special exceptions from regulations in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and grants relief if warranted. Two year term. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m.
Governmental, Non-profit and Corporate Boards and Commissions
Arts Alliance, Inc./Lubbock City Council Grants Review Committee - Using hotel/motel tax revenues, provides local cultural organizations with grant funds for projects representing a significant effort toward the promotion of the arts and humanities in Lubbock, and contributes to Lubbock’s growing reputation as a regional cultural entertainment center. Meets twice per year or as needed. Term three years.
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors - Each of the eleven member cities of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority are entitled to appoint directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. Due to Lubbock’s population, it has two director positions on this board. Two year term. Meets quarterly.
Central Business District Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone - Purpose of the board is to encourage the development and redevelopment within the Central Business District. Board recommends projects to be financed by the district with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including representatives of each of the taxing jurisdictions levying taxes in the area (Lubbock County, Lubbock County Hospital District, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and Lubbock Independent School District). Five members are appointed by the City Council, one of whom serves as Chairman. Two-year term. Meets quarterly as needed.
Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors - Provides general direction to Civic Lubbock, Inc., a non-profit corporation, with authority to make decisions pursuant to the activities of the corporation. Activities of the corporation include the fostering and promotion of cultural, educational and entertainment activities at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Municipal Auditorium-Coliseum, and managing the concession and ticket operations in these facilities. Three year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Emergency Communication District Board - Serves as the board of managers of the Lubbock Emergency Communication District using the telephone number 9-1-1 as the primary emergency number within the district. The City of Lubbock has two director positions on this board. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Health Facilities/Educational Facilities Development Corporation - Promotes and develops new, expanded or improved health facilities or educational facilities, being any real, personal or mixed property, or any interest herein, the financing or refinancing of which is found by the Board of Directors of such corporation to be required. Six year term. Meets as needed.
Joint Airport Zoning Board - Serves as the statutory authority regarding the zoning in the area of the Lubbock International Airport and Reese Air Force Base. The City and County each appoint two members and the four appointed members elect a chair by majority vote. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. - Promotes the social welfare of the City of Lubbock through retaining and expanding existing jobs and businesses, attracting new industry and businesses to Lubbock, promoting long-term employment opportunities, promoting and developing industrial and manufacturing enterprises, and promoting the common good and general welfare of the citizens of Lubbock. Three year term. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m.
Lubbock Housing Authority - Members of this board are appointed by the Mayor. The board acts independently of the City Council under the direction of the Housing Authority’s governing documents. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation - To accomplish public purposes of, and on behalf of, the City pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporation Act by financing the cost of residential ownership and development that will provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for residents of the City at affordable prices. Six year term. Meets as needed.
Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority - Created pursuant to Chapter 2311 of the Texas Government Code and the action of the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County for the purpose of redeveloping Reese Air Force Base for civilian use after base closure as provided by federal law in the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure Realignment Act. The County and the City each appoint members to this board. Four year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation (Market Lubbock, Inc.) - Creates, manages, operates, and supervises programs that promote, assist and enhance economic development within and around the City of Lubbock. Two year term. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m.
MHMR Board of Trustees - Coordinates and administers services for the Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center. The Board has nine members; Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court, and Lubbock City Council each appoint three. Two year term. Meets the last Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
National Windmill Project, Inc. - To manage the affairs of the National Windmill Project, Inc. which has been formed to locate, acquire, restore, preserve and display historic American windmills in the Yellowhouse Canyon. The Board consists of three members, one of whom is appointed by the City of Lubbock. Three year term. Meets as needed.
North Overton Tax Increment Financing District - Purpose is to encourage development and redevelopment within the North Overton District. Board recommends projects with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including one appointed by the County Commissioner’s Court, and the State Senator and State Representative for the area. Six members are appointed by the City Council, one of whom serves as Chairman. Two-year term. Meets as needed.
West Texas Municipal Power Agency Board - The Lubbock City Council appoints two members to this board. Two year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
City of Lubbock
Mayor's Welcome
Welcome from the Mayor
Welcome to the City of Lubbock! The Giant Side of Texas!
It is truly an honor to be the mayor of the finest city in America,.Lubbock, Texas. With diverse amenities, interests, and opportunities, "Hub City" residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life. Our citizens' vision, determination, and willingness to work together throughout our brief, but colorful history, have formed a unique historical, industrious, entertaining, recreational, and cultural heritage.
Our legacy ranges from the Spanish conquistadors searching for the Lost Cities of Gold, to the roots of rock-and-roll, educational and medical facilities second-to-none, to sophisticated cutting-edge businesses, and opportunities for all of our citizens willing to work hard for the promises of prosperity as we forge into the 21st Century.
The people of Lubbock, our business community, major employers, and the City organization itself are shining examples of what can be accomplished with determination, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
Lubbock is truly a unique place to live. The combination of good weather, a stable economy, state-of-the-art medical facilities, excellent access to all parts of the city, diverse entertainment and educational opportunities, and its central location all combine to make Lubbock special. The most special thing about Lubbock is our people.friendly, compassionate, and industrious.and who still have that West Texas pioneering spirit.
If you live in Lubbock, thank you for allowing me to serve you. If you don't live in Lubbock, we welcome you and encourage you to visit often.better yet, why don't you come join us on a permanent basis as our newest neighbor. I look forward to welcoming you!
David A. Miller, Mayor
Mayor's Biography
David A. Miller was elected on May 13, 2006, to serve as the mayor of Lubbock. Mr. Miller has a long, distinguished, and honored career in business and community volunteerism. He has held leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels.
Family Life
David is a graduate of Lubbock's Monterey High School and received his Bachelor's degree from the College of Business at Texas Tech University in 1971. He and his wife, Jayne Ann, are the parents of Matthew and his wife Sara; Timothy and his wife Angela; and Elizabeth and her husband Lee Berend; and are the grandparents of three granddaughters and two grandsons.
Professional Life
David is the Founder and President of Spirit Ranch, a team and leadership development center where business, education, government, church, and family leaders are challenged and encouraged. He previously served as Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of The MED Group, a national service provider in the medical equipment industry. David was president of the Texas Association for Medical Equipment Dealers and was on the board of the American Association for Homecare. He has served for almost thirty years as a director of Lubbock National Bank where he serves and has chaired numerous committees.
Community Life
David chaired the West Texas Coalition for the George W. Bush Presidential Library, building a coalition of regional and statewide supporters. Other organizations which have benefited from David's leadership include the University Medical Center Board of Managers, Texas Tech University's Chancellor's Advisory Board, Red Raider Club Board of Directors, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Institutional Advancement Committee, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, United Way Board of Directors, Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club Board of Directors, Lubbock Independent School District Planning Committee, and numerous other youth, community, and church organizations.
Civic Center
Cowboy poets. Grammy Award winners. The President of the United States. World War II veterans. Convention delegates and National Champions. Hosting more than 800 events and 800,000 guests each year, the Civic Center and Auditorium/Coliseum serve as the destination for those from every walk of life.
The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, City Bank Auditorium/Coliseum and Wells Fargo Amphitheatre are owned and operated by the City of Lubbock and What's New? are departments within the Civic Services Division.
The Memorial Civic Center underwent a $2M dollar renovation highlighted by a new color scheme, custom designed carpeting and granite accented entryways. The crown jewel of the project, the 14,100 sq ft Banquet Hall, is now not only Lubbock's largest ballroom, but one of the most elegant. The restoration, touching all areas of the facility, serves to reaffirm the Civic Center as the premier convention site in West Texas. The Civic Center was dedicated in 1977 to the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1970 Lubbock Tornado.
The Wells Fargo Amphitheatre was completed August 2006 with a seating capacity of approximately 1,600. Patrons should bring lawn chairs or blankets.
How to Find Us?
ALTERNATE ACCESS TO THE CIVIC CENTER
Civic Center Alternate Access Map - Select the .pdf file for a map of how to reach the Civic Center in the midst of all the construction work.
The Memorial Civic Center is conveniently located in downtown Lubbock at Mac Davis Lane (formerly 6th Street) & Avenue O. Visitors will find posted signs along Interstate 27 and 4th Street which will direct you to the facility. If traveling Interstate 27, exit 4th Street (US 62) and turn west. Go approximately 1/2 mile west and turn left (south) to Mac Davis Lane & Ave O.
The City Bank Auditorium/Coliseum is situated 1 1/2 miles west of the Civic Center at the junction of the Brownfield Highway and 4th Street. The complex is directly west of Texas Tech's Jones Stadium at 4th and Drive of Champions.
About Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, Texas, with a metro area approaching 250,000 and a market area of 1,000,000, is the entertainment and convention destination for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Lubbock is the home to Texas Tech University (25,000 students), Lubbock Christian University and branch campuses of South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University. Ranked as a major center for oil/gas, medicine and wholesale/retail trade, Lubbock serves as the "hub" for an area larger than many states. The city is also the center of the vast West Texas cotton industry and the new Texas gold - Wine! You'll discover an abundance of year-round activities, sights and sounds. For additional information about Lubbock, please contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Lubbock at (806) 747-5232,1-800-692-4035 or by writing to, 1500 Broadway Wells Fargo Center 6th Floor, Lubbock, Texas 79408.
Lubbock is located 300 miles west of Dallas/Fort Worth and 320 miles southeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city is easily accessible by interstate and five US highways. Lubbock International Airport with five major air carriers offers approximately 60 daily flights with non-stop service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Las Vegas and other major cities.
Nearby Attractions & Accommodations
Numerous attractions, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues are within a short distance of the Civic Center and City Bank Auditorium/Coliseum. Below is a partial listing:
West Texas Walk of Fame
Back-dropped by the Civic Center, the Buddy Holly statue stands as a tribute to the legendary musician who called Lubbock home. Located one block immediately west of the Civic Center, the statue anchors the "West Texas Walk of Fame." Honoring West Texas area musicians, artists and actors, the "West Texas Walk of Fame" includes such notables as Buddy Holly, Barry Corbin, Tanya Tucker, the Gatlin Brothers, Waylon Jennings and many others.
Buddy Holly Center
The Buddy Holly Center is a multi-use cultural arts facility and museum that houses Fine Arts programs, a Texas Musician's Hall of Fame, and showcases a permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and music of BUDDY HOLLY.
The Silent Wings Museum
The Silent Wings Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the World War II Glider Pilot Program. The Museum showcases three galleries with World War II artifacts and a fully restored WACO CG-4A Glider used to supply troops and ammunition to the front lines. Visit our website or call the information line at
(806) 775-3796.
Ranching Heritage Center and The Museum of Texas Tech University
Experience the real west. Step back in time and relive rural America as you stroll among 33 historic ranch buildings. Set on 14 acres, in the midst of the city, the Ranching Heritage Center boasts an interpretive center and exhibits depicting the ranch life of the 1800's.
Discover the southwest, experience the visual arts and explore the universe at the Museum of Texas Tech University and the Moody Planetarium. Located at 4th Street & Indiana Avenue.
Depot Entertainment District
Depot Entertainment District. Pulsating! Eclectic! The heartbeat of nightlife in downtown Lubbock. A collection of historical buildings along and near Buddy Holly Avenue, the district features live music, stage shows, sports and cigar bars, restaurants and a micro-brewery.
American Wind Power Center
The American Wind Power Center is the home of the largest collection in the world of rare windmills. A rare twin-wheel windmill, the 1906 Ozark Mill was installed in May of 1998 as one of the first windmills in the Center. The park is a working, learning and historical windmill exhibit, with 89 windmills currently on display. In the next two to three years, the number of windmills in the exhibit are expected to reach 173. The Center is located in the Yellowhouse Canyon Park. (East Broadway and Canyon Lakes Drive). For additional information, contact Coy Harris, Director of the Wind Power Center at 806/788-1499.
Prairie Dog Town
Prairie Dog Town offers one of the remaining colonies of prairie dogs in the nation, The pint-sized rodents are natural showmen. The "dog" reference is certainly a misnomer. Prairie Dogs are actually rodents and received the "dog" appellation because of their barking cry. They are members of the squirrel family and are relatives of the woodchuck or the ground hog. Full-grown, the prairie dog weighs one to four pounds and is 14 to 17 inches from its nose to the end of it's 4 1/2 inch tail, which always wags. Prairie Dog Town is located on the upper Northeast side of MacKenzie Park.
Hotels (within two blocks of the Civic Center)
* Holiday Inn/Civic Center - 801 & Ave Q. (806) 763-1200
* Clarion – Mac Davis Lane & Ave Q (806) 747-0171
* La Quinta Inn/Civic Center – Mac Davis Lane & Ave Q (806) 763-9441
Hotels (within one mile of the City Bank Auditorium/Coliseum)
* Lubbock Inn - 3901 19th Street (806) 792-5181
* La Quinta Inn/West - 4115 Brownfield Hwy (806) 792-0065
* Days Inn - 2401 4th Street (806) 747-7111
Other Accommodations in Close Proximity to the Civic Center and Auditorium/Coliseum
* Broadway Manor Bed and Breakfast - 1811 Broadway (806) 749-4707
* Dawkins House Bed and Breakfast - 2315 16th (877-765-9882 Toll-Free)
To a world of sparkling water,
deep blue skies, and memorable outdoor experiences!
Thank you for visiting the Lake Alan Henry.
Operated by the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation
Department, we strive to provide visitors with a quality outdoor experience while safeguarding this
future water source for West Texas.
Camp on primitive sites overlooking the lake and hike its rugged trails. Fishermen will enjoy one of the premier bass fishing lakes in Texas, and hunters can participate in hunting opportunities throughout the year in the Sam Wahl Wildlife Mitigation Area.
Situated on the South Fork of the Double Mountain Fort of the Brazos River, the lake extends eleven miles between the rocky sides of the river channel and has fifty-six miles of shoreline.
Located just 65 miles southeast of Lubbock, Texas, Lake Alan Henry is a reservoir built by the City of Lubbock that provides an outstanding recreational area for people to enjoy:
Fishing ● Boating ● Jet Skiing ● Water Skiing
Camping ● Hunting ● Birding ● Nature ● Outdoor Activities
History
Planning for this project began in the 1960’s when City leaders realized that should the City’s population growth continue as projected, the City would need another water source. Years of engineering studies, research and soil testing resulted in the recommendation of the current location of Lake Alan Henry. The current location of the John Montford Dam was the closest and best location in which to construct a dam. Application was made to the Army Corps of Engineers for a permit to dam “Water of the United States” in the Brazos River Basin. The application was granted and design work for the dam was completed in the 1980’s. Construction began in 1991, and was completed in 1993.
Purpose
Future Water Supply for the City of Lubbock
Currently, the City of Lubbock uses Lake Meredith (located north of Amarillo) to obtain 80% of its drinking water supply (80%), and uses two ground water well fields in Bailey County (Muleshoe Area) and Roberts Counties (Pampa Area) to obtain the remaining 20%. The ground water from the well fields is withdrawn from the Ogallala Aquifer. Lake Alan Henry is considered a tertiary (third) drinking water supply for future use.
Future Development
Needed to Utilize Lake Alan Henry Water
Three pump stations to take water uphill to Lubbock. Lubbock is located approximately 1,000 feet higher in elevation than Lake Alan Henry.
65-mile pipeline to carry the water to Lubbock.
A new treatment plant to blend Lake Alan Henry water with Bailey County well water. The treatment plant will be located in southwest Lubbock.
Capacity of Lake Alan Henry and Water Volume
When the lake is operating at full operational level (elevation 2220 feet above mean sea level), the lake will:
Cover 2,888 Acres
Be 11 miles long
Have 95 miles of shoreline
Yield 23 Million Gallons per day for Lubbock
Contain 115,937 Acre-Feet of water
Contain 40 Billion gallons
Be approximately 90 feet deep at the Dam
Have an average overall depth of 40 feet
John T. Montford Dam
Construction Facts
Composition
6.5 Million cubic yards of soil, clay and soil-cement
Height of Dam
138 Feet
Crest Elevation
2,263 Feet above Sea Level
Length of Dam
3,600 Feet
Width of Dam
1,000 Feet wide at the base
Service Spillway (Concrete)
Designed to pass 15.6 million gallons per minute.
Emergency Spillway (Earthen)
Designed to pass 211 million gallons per minute.
Lake Alan Henry's spillway was used for the first time on Saturday, October 2, 2004, after rains filled the lake. Brazos River Authority staff indicated that "everything is in good shape, and the spillway is doing it's job."
Water Quality Monitoring Plan
In 1994 the City began a water quality Sampling Program to establish baseline water quality data as the Lake began to fill. Water samples are collected from four (4) separate locations and analyzed monthly. The City then tracks the data from year to year to determine trends and fluctuations of various parameters.
Some of the indicators analyzed on-site include pH, temperature, conductivity, salinity, clarity of water and reduction/oxidation coefficient.
After the water samples are collected, they are delivered to City labs for further chemical analysis. Further data collected include total dissolved solids, nitrates, nitrites, total phosphorous, suspended solids, chlorides, sulfates, fluorides, alkalinity, fecal coliform, and oil and grease (Petroleum Hydrocarbons).
Currently, water quality analysis shows that Alan Henry’s water quality is very good for a West Texas lake. Please contact the LAH project Coordinator for more specific information at 806.775.2602.
Introduction
The Population and Economics Report is an element of the Lubbock Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the structure of the economy and demography of Lubbock and produce projections for population, land use and economic development. The Population and Economics Report should be evaluated on a timely basis to reflect changes in the economy and demography of Lubbock.
The Population and Economics report is used by businesses, governmental agencies, churches, students, and civic organizations to determine needs and develop strategies to meet those needs. To better serve users of this report a greater emphasis is on the graphic presentation of statistical data.
The Population and Economics Report is divided into sections on the economy, population and goals. Evaluation of the economic structure is fundamental to the population analysis because economic and human resources are the foundation of any community. Goals reflect the desires of the citizens to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for their community and to focus the available resources to achieve these goals. Most chapters in the report are subdivided into Historic, Existing and Outlook sections to illustrate the evolution of the specific topics. To accommodate the increased interest in water usage and planning, projections are made to the year 2050 for the City of Lubbock and the Retail Trade area.
It should be noted that while the Planning Department of the City of Lubbock is responsible for this report and great care has been used in the assembly and review of this document, accuracy is limited by the reliability of the current Land Use Data File and the accuracy of data obtained from other sources. The projections made in this report reflect the analysis of historical trends in conjunction with reasonable assumptions of future possibilities.
Lubbock Police Department
CLAUDE T. JONES
Chief of Police
July 24, 2002 to Present
Claude Jones joined the Lubbock Police Department in 1974. During his career, Claude Jones has been assigned to Uniform Patrol, Narcotics, Training, Internal Affairs, and Investigations.
As a Police Lieutenant, Claude Jones commanded the Juvenile Crimes Section. Upon his promotion to Police Captain, Claude Jones transferred to the Crimes Against Persons section. In 1996, Claude Jones promoted to Assistant Chief over the Investigations Division.
Administration
The Administration Division includes Administration, Training, Records, and Communications.
Administration organizes and directs Police Department activities; ensures effective law enforcement; evaluates policies and procedures; develops planning and needs assessments; conducts internal affairs investigations; and promotes public relations with Crime Prevention activities.
Training coordinates police applicant pre-hire activities and trains new officers; ensures all Department personnel meet mandated in-service training and standards; maintains liaison with the Academy Advisory Board; operates the Department armory and firearms range; promotes community relations by hosting and coordinating the Citizens' Police Academy.
Records enters police reports into the Police Information System and manages, maintains, and disseminates this information according to the Open Records Act and Police Department policy.
Communications provides Police Officers and citizens with public safety communications by answering incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatching the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Lubbock Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Julio Herrera
Special Officer
D.O.B. May 1st. 1890...D.O.D. July 19th. 1947
Officer Herrera had worked as a Special Officer for the City of Lubbock for 5 years, in the predominately Hispanic part of Lubbock. Officer Herrera was killed on the night of July 19th 1947. While talking with a subject he had arrested earlier that night, another subject, Robert Bustillos ( a bootlegger ) slipped up behind him and took his pistol away from him. A scuffle ensued and Bustillos shot Officer Herrera four times, Bustillos then stabbed Officer Herrera three times, once through the heart. Officer Herrera died on arrival at Lubbock Memorial Hospital. Officer Herrera managed to take the gun away from Bustillos after being shot, but he was too weak to return fire by that time. This occurred on the street in front of Officer Herrera's home. Bustillos was arrested later that night and charged in the murder of Officer Herrera.
Officer Herrera had rendered a valuable service to the Department in several investigations involving residents of Lubbock. He also served as an interpreter for the Department.
Ralph Clayton White
Detective
D.O.B. October 11th. 1927...D.O.D. September 1st. 1953
Detective White had been employed as an officer for the City of Lubbock for four years and had recently been assigned to the Detective Division at the time of his death. Detective White was killed on the morning of Sept. 1st. 1953 when he and his partner, George Hall, noticed a suspicious vehicle stopped in the driveway of a service station. When the officers stopped to investigate, the vehicle started to leave. The officers stopped the car and when they were walking up to the car, they noticed a subject attempting to hide behind a counter inside the service station. Detective White went to the rear of the station to prevent the burglar from escaping. Detective White's partner had stayed with the other suspect and said that he heard one or two shots fired and when he looked up, he saw Detective White running towards the front of the station after the burglar and then saw Detective White fall down. Detective White had been shot by the burglar he had been chasing. Detective White managed to return fire and hit the suspect once in the leg. Detective White had been shot once in the chest.
Detective White was transported to Lubbock Memorial Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival. A suspect, Ivory Gibson was arrested about two hours later when he showed up at a local hospital seeking treatment of the gunshot wound inflicted by Detective White's return fire. Ivory Gibson was charged with the murder of Detective White.
Larry Jack Stevens
Detective
D.O.B. October 21st. 1941...D.O.D. February 9th. 1973
Detective Stevens had been employed as an officer for the City of Lubbock for eight years, four of those years as a detective. Detective Stevens was on duty at the time of his death. Detective Stevens was killed in the afternoon of February 9th, 1973. Detective Stevens had gone to a local motel to attempt to question a suspect believed to be a parole violator. Detective Stevens, according to witnesses, had stopped James Emanus outside the motel on the sidewalk and had identified himself as a police officer to Emanus. The suspect pushed Detective Stevens away and pulled out a gun and shot at Detective Stevens four times while running away. Detective Stevens managed to return fire and struck Emanus twice. Emanus shot Detective Stevens once in the chest.
Detective Stevens was transported to West Texas Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival. James Emanus was charged with the murder of Detective Stevens.
Kenneth D. (K.D.) Fowler
Patrol Sergeant
D.O.B. December 11th. 1931...D.O.D. June 18th. 1992
Sgt. K.D. Fowler had been employed as an officer for the City of Lubbock for thirty-six years at the time of his death. Sgt. Fowler was killed on the morning of June 18th, 1992 in an ambush while investigating the fatal shooting of a mental health worker outside a local apartment complex. Sgt. Fowler was kneeling over the body of the mental health worker, James E. Haliburton Jr., when the suspect, James Kevin Voyles, a mental patient, opened the door of his apartment and shot several times at Sgt. Fowler. Sgt. Fowler was hit several times, once in the head and several times in the upper part of his body. SWAT was activated to help retrieve Sgt. Fowler and captured the suspect several hours after the shooting. The suspect was charged in the fatal shootings of both James E. Haliburton Jr. and Sgt. Kenneth D. Fowler.
Sgt. Fowler was transported to University Medical Center and was pronounced dead on arrival.
Rodney Kendricks
Patrolman
D.O.B. July 26th. 1967 D.O.D. July 8th 2001
Officer Rodney Kendricks had been employed as an officer for the City of Lubbock for 12 years. At the time of his death Officer Kendricks was assigned to the Motorcycle Unit. Officer Kendricks was injured in a traffic accident on July 2, 2001 while escorting a funeral procession. Officer Kendricks passed away on July 8, 2001 from injuries he suffered in the traffic accident.
Officer Kendricks was a certified motorcycle instructor and had received several letters of commendation.
Kevin Cox
Patrol Sergeant
D.O.B. June 30th. 1963 D.O.D. July 13th 2001
Sgt. Kevin Cox had been employed as an officer for the City of Lubbock for 16 years at the time of his death. Sgt. Cox was assigned to the Patrol Division and he was a member of the Police Department SWAT Team. On July 13, 2001 Sgt. Cox was accidentally shot during a SWAT operation at a south Lubbock residence. Sgt. Cox was transported to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Sergeant Cox had been assigned to the Lubbock Police Department Training Academy from July 27, 1996 to January 9, 2001 as the training supervisor. While at the academy Sergeant Cox was instrumental in designing and building an advanced obstacle course. This obstacle course is used by Officers of the Lubbock Police Department and other Police Agencies as well as the Lubbock Police Department SWAT Team. The obstacle course was also used during the 2001 Police Games.
The obstacle course has been posthumously named the "Kevin Cox Memorial Obstacle Course" in his memory.
Silent Wings Museum
MISSION STATEMENT
The Silent Wings Museum commemorates a special World War II weapons system utilizing gliders, glider pilots, glider troops and their equipment and troop carrier units.
During a very difficult time in American history, this unique technology’s primary mission – Landing behind enemy lines – was little known but a valuable and important part of the invasion tools available to the Allies. The Armistice in 1945 obviated the immediate use of gliders, but the airborne envelopment doctrine has only grown in importance. Helicopters and other airborne delivery technology supplanted the gliders. The one-way trip of the glider pilots became history and the Silent Wings Museum is their legacy.
SILENT WINGS MUSEUM
6202 N I-27
Lubbock, TX 79403-9710
Direct Line 806.775.2047
Information Line 806.775.3796
HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Years Day
ADMISSION PRICES
General Admission $4.00
Senior Citizens (60+) $3.00
Children (under 12) $2.00
Museum Members FREE
DIRECTIONS
Driving Directions
North I-27, Exit 9.
South I-27, Exit 9.
The museum is located two blocks east of I-27.
Look for the building with the silver “G-Wings” on the tower.
Flying Directions
The museum is adjacent to and within easy walking distance of
Lubbock Aero, FBO at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
GPS: N 33° 39.467' W 101° 49.911'
Transport yourself into the era of swing music and patriotism and experience World War II as told by the glider pilots who lived it. View a restored WACO CG-4A, mainstay of the U.S. glider force that flew in every major invasion of the Second World War.
EXHIBITS
Begin your World War II adventure in the theatre with a fifteen-minute program, Silent Wings: The Story of the World War II Glider Program.
The story continues to unfold in the Timeline, Hangar and Combat Galleries. View photographs and artifacts, including a fully restored WACO CG-4A glider, airborne equipment, and our living exhibit: the British Horsa Glider restoration project.
ADAMS LIBRARY AND READING ROOM
The Donald K. and Jane M. Adams Library and Reading Room, located within the Silent Wings Museum, is home to an extensive archive and book collection about the World War II military glider program.
RESEARCH
The Silent Wings Museum is home to an extensive archive, Library and Collection of artifacts and information about the World War II military glider program. Contact the Museum Curator at (806) 775-2047 or email info@silentwingsmuseum.com with information requests or to schedule a research appointment.
COLLECTIONS & DONATIONS
The Museum collects artifacts from the World War II Glider Pilot Program. If you would like to donate artifacts relating to this program, contact the Museum at (806) 775-3334.
In 1971, former pilots of the U.S. Army Air Force’s Glider Program banded together to form the National World War II Glider Pilots Association Inc. Their mission was to establish a forum for glider pilots to interact socially and provide the framework for the preservation of the history of the U.S. glider program.
One of its first goals was to locate and restore a WACO CG-4A glider for public display. Several glider pilots in the Dallas area learned about a CG-4A glider sitting atop a tire store in Fresno, California. After World War II, the aircraft had been purchased as military surplus, placed on top of the building and used as advertising. The glider was purchased and restoration was completed in time for the 1979 national reunion in Dallas. After the reunion, steps were taken to build a museum to house the CG-4A.
The first Silent Wings Museum opened to the public on November 10, 1984 in Terrell, Texas. By 1997, the pilots realized that a more permanent museum home was needed. Lubbock, where a majority of the glider pilots had trained, offered to provide a new site for the museum. The pilots selected Lubbock as the new location and the Terrell site closed in January 2001. In October 2002, the former South Plains Army Airfield site opened the new Silent Wings Museum with the restored CG-4A glider as a centerpiece of the exhibits.
CONTRIBUTIONS
One way to honor Glider Pilots and their service to their country is by contributing to the museum. For more information contact the Museum at 806.775.2047.
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Learning about the past becomes a hands-on experience with our educational tours, footlocker loan kits and scavenger hunts. Contact the Education Coordinator at (806) 775-3332 or info@silentwingsmuseum.com for more information about tours or resources.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed to assist with restoration projects, to serve as tour guides, conduct education classes and assist with historical research requests. Contact the Museum at 806.775.2047 for an application to become a Silent Wings Museum Volunteer.
OUTREACH
We offer a variety of educational museum outreach programs for all ages. Speakers can tailor a program for your group’s meeting. Contact the Silent Wings Museum at (806) 775-3332 for more information.
UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Check back often for new classes and workshops.
Memorial Day Celebration
“Remember When?” Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt
“Screaming Meemie?” Learn the answers to these and many other intriguing questions when you come to the Silent Wings Museum to participate in our “Remember When?” Information Scavenger Hunt. Participants will enjoy seeing WWII military equipment up close, learn about life in the Army Air Force during WWII, and taste some of the home front ingenuity practiced by folks on the home front.
Date: Saturday, May 26th
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Cost: Free!
Ages: 6 and up (families are encouraged to come together!)
Independence Day
Begin celebrating the Fourth of July early at the Silent Wings Museum! Bring the family to the Museum on July 1st to help us honor Independence Day with an afternoon filled with crafts showcasing the red, white and blue. Children are invited to attend this free workshop and will have the opportunity to take home their creations. Hands-on crafts will include windsocks, red white and blue friendship bracelets, patriotic pinwheels and much more. All materials will be provided and the workshop is absolutely free. Celebrate Freedom with family and community at the Silent Wings Museum!
Date: Saturday, June 30th
Where: Silent Wings Museum
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Cost: Free!
Ages: All ages are welcome!
WWII: Boot Camp & the Home Front
Experience a taste of life was like for men and women during World War II! Spend the morning learning about the lives of soldiers and airmen in the Army Air Force. Participants will get the “dirt” on the equipment they carried and how it was used, drill like new recruits, and even eat like the soldiers did when they were out in the field.
The afternoon will be spent learning how men and women on the home front used fewer resources to live as comfortably as possible while conserving and recycling materials that were needed for the war effort.
Date: Saturday, July 28th at Silent Wings Museum
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: $10
Ages: 7-14
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