Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Lubbock.
💼 Business
The National Ranching Heritage Center hosted its first time Ranching Technology Summit on Wed, Sept.
2, gathering over 200 ranchers who heard global experts explain tools (like virtual fencing and animal tracking) that support ranching families for future generations.
🎭 Culture
The Buddy Holly Center hosted a free birthday bash on Monday, Sept.
7 to mark what would have been Buddy Holly’s 90th birthday, featuring family activities, tours of the J.I. Allison House, trivia challenges, a gallery tour, live music by Dustin Garrett & Shae Arnett, and giveaways.
🏥 Health
TTUHSC researcher Boris Decourt is leading a Phase II trial testing Lenalidomide to slow brain shrinkage linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
His team began the study in July 2025 and expects it will take five more years to show if the drug benefits patients.
TTUHSC researcher Boris Decourt is testing Lenalidomide—a drug used for blood cancers—to slow Alzheimer’s progression, as early trials showed the medication reduced brain shrinkage.
His team began a Phase II trial in July and plans to optimize dosing over the next five years.
📰 Lifestyle
Local diners can try Whataburger's secret menu items, including special breakfast and lunch choices available year-round to enhance meals.
The report also features off-menu options at Torchy’s Tacos (a tip for food enthusiasts) that add fresh twists to popular favorites.
Stacker compiled a list of Lubbock’s highest-rated cheap eats using Yelp data as of Aug.
8, 2025 that only considered restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a '$' cost rating, spotlighting local independent eateries offering great value meals.
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