Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Grocery chain supports community: H-E-B donated $100,000 to Lubbock nonprofits earlier this month, presenting $10,000 checks to local groups as it prepares to break ground on a second store later this year -- read the full story.

City aquatics plan in flux: Lubbock’s municipal pools are staying closed through 2026, with Clapp Pool still sidelined by maintenance issues. City splash pads will open in early May to offer families a cool alternative -- get all the details.

Hyperscale infrastructure takes shape: Aligned Data Centers broke ground in April on Project Caprock in Hale County, a 540 MW campus expected to inject $5B and create thousands of construction jobs for Northwest Texas -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Pho fix, anyone? Whether the West Texas wind hits weird, Pho District 1 delivers comforting bowls of noodles and flavorful grilled plates that taste like a reset button. Pull a chair with your go-to crew or fly solo, then let a steaming bowl turn a long week into a small win.

Pinball, hot dogs, happiness: Flippers Tavern keeps your week from dragging with retro pinball, creative hot dogs, and a legit lineup of craft and domestic beers that just works. Rally a friend, tap a machine, and let the place do its thing... it’s a low-stress reset locals swear by.

Pizza night, upgraded: Papa V Pizza is where Lubbock’s pie game levels up, with handmade dough, New York-style pies, and that Luca-Roni double-pepperoni legend. Voted best pizza in Lubbock two years running, it’s a solid move for an easy weeknight win or a no-fuss hang.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🚋 Spring Trolley Tours @ National Ranching Heritage Center | Tuesday (4/28) at 2:30 PM – Spring at the Ranching Heritage Center means hopping on a trolley for a breezy spin through 19 acres of ranching history. Fifty-five buildings, centuries of stories, and tours are free. Reserve at the front desk, then sit back, let someone else do the driving.

🩺 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ IVRS -Lubbock(Event Meeting Room) | Wednesday (4/29) at 9:30 AM – Whether mammograms are your routine or that appointment keeps sliding down the to-do list, this ultrasound screening brings painless, radiation-free breast care to Lubbock, no prescription needed. Implant safe, radiologist read, it scans both breasts and underarms for $295. Book at HerScan.com, or call 1-800-338-7499.

🐎 Spring Roundup @ Frazier Alumni Pavilion | Friday (5/1) at 5:30 PM – Saddle up for the annual Spring Roundup supporting the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. Dinner, live and silent auctions, stories from rodeo, ranch horse, equestrian, horse judging, and therapeutic riding teams, all the heart, no mucking required. Tickets: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/equestriancenter/events/SpringRoundup.php, auction donations: baylee.murph@ttu.edu.

🎲 Bunco Night @ Connect Church | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Round up your crew for a Bunco night that actually counts. Ten bucks gets you in, supports Hope Mommies Lubbock Chapter, and fuels a ministry caring for women and families after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Roll dice, chat, feel good about it.

🍷 Wood and Wine DIY Workshop @ Board & Brush | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 PM – Ready to trade screen time for sawdust and a glass of something decent? It is a BYOB, pick-your-own-project workshop where you distress, sand, stain, and paint to your heart’s content, glitter optional, arguments about design blissfully unnecessary. Book ahead, bring friends, leave smug.

🚲 Bike Rodeo @ Safety City @ Clapp Park | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Safety City is turning the kiddos loose on a Bike Rodeo, complete with real traffic signs, signals, and those hand signals you pretend to remember. Instructors keep it safe while they tackle courses, build confidence, and burn energy. Free, no registration, just helmets and enthusiasm.

🇲 Cinco de Mayo @ South Plains Fairgrounds | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at South Plains Fairgrounds with Siggno, AJ Castillo, La Fiebre, cultura, comida, and música. Local mariachi and ballet folklórico join the party, presale is $25, kids 12 and under are free, consider it cardio.

This French-inspired 4,730-square-foot showpiece in Oakmont Estates pairs cathedral ceilings with exposed truss beams and a statement stone dining wall. An extraordinary chandelier crowns the living room, a rarity in Lubbock. The plan offers 4 beds, 4.5 baths, media and fitness rooms, and a private casita. Outside, a pool, hot tub, and outdoor kitchen set the scene in Lubbock-Cooper ISD.