LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – George Strait is headlining at Jones AT&T Stadium for two performances this weekend, and Texas Tech is preparing for the crowds.<\/p>\n
The two nearly sold-out \u201cStrait to Texas Tech\u201d concerts will take place Friday and Saturday. The Texas Tech Police Department and the athletics department said they are working to ensure safety for attendees.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a chance for us to have maybe the most iconic name ever in country music come and play the venue and we\u2019re excited about that,\u201d said Robert Giovannetti the Senior Associate Director for External Operations with Texas Tech Athletics.<\/p>\n
Security and parking changes<\/p>\n
Parking will be limited starting at noon Friday. Giovannetti said attendees cannot enter controlled lots without a parking pass.<\/p>\n
The two departments are also using a new weapons detection system at all gates. Giovannetti explains the Evolve system was first used during this past football season. It will identify weapons or weapon-shaped objects in a person\u2019s pockets and pull them aside for another security check.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why we ask people, we don\u2019t expect to slow people down, but give yourself plenty of time to get here and get yourself situated,\u201d Giovannetti said.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement presence will be increased on and around the Texas Tech campus.<\/p>\n
Caitlynn Jeffries, the Public Information Officer for the Texas Tech Police Department, said the event will be treated like a football game.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will be working with local law enforcement agencies as well as Lubbock Fire Rescue and EMS,\u201d Jeffries said. \u201cWe will be fully staffed and operational to be able to take on the large crowd.\u201d<\/p>\n