{"id":29116,"date":"2025-10-31T07:43:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T07:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/29116\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T07:43:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T07:43:28","slug":"the-truth-about-growing-up-in-lubbock-texas-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/29116\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Growing Up In Lubbock, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Growing up in Lubbock often means living in that perfect in-between space of being not quite country but also not exactly city. Most of us can two-step AND order at Starbucks like a New Yorker. We\u2019ve been to rodeos and rock shows on the same weekend. We\u2019re like little hybrids. Ford tough with Spotify Premium, if you will.<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=38vijI_168ed2as00\"Photo by Anderson Schmig<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>We Know How to Do \u201cCountry\u201d \u2014 Selectively<\/p>\n

A lot of us spent time hauling hay and riding around in our daddy\u2019s trucks, but still panic when asked to touch a cow that isn\u2019t on the other side of a fence. Nearly everyone owns at least one pair of boots, but 9\/10, they are more for a night out at The Blue Light than branding season or real cowboy work.<\/p>\n

We Like a Little Fancy With Our Grit<\/p>\n

Chicken-fried steak on Friday night and sushi on Saturday. I rode around with a friend the other day whose playlist jumped from George Strait to Ozzy, somehow seamlessly, but that\u2019s probably because I\u2019m from around here, too. It is what it is. We can also spot a fake cowby OR a poser goth kid from miles away, and we have zero respect for either one. Funny how that works.<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=4J1d0b_168ed2as00\"Photo by Anderson Schmig<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>Our Childhood Was Equal Parts Dirt and Wi-Fi<\/p>\n

We spent a lot of time riding our bikes on bumpy caliche roads, but then rushed to our computers to check our Myspace directly after. My friends and I may have learned to drive in empty fields, but we also learn the art of sarcasm in the aisles of Target. We are just as comfortable in a fancy joint as we are in a pasture, and I think that\u2019s kind of special.<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2iWpEQ_168ed2as00\"Photo by Anderson Schmig<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>We Speak Fluent \u201cWest Texan\u201d<\/p>\n

In Lubbock, we grow up saying \u201cyes ma\u2019am\u201d but also \u201cbro.\u201d We hold doors open for one another, but also have opinions on the best places to get a good bowl of lobster bisque. We are polite, but certainly not pushovers. Humble, but also a little feral\u2026<\/p>\n

Read More: How Local Nonprofits Are Addressing Food Needs In Lubbock<\/a><\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=34LCS9_168ed2as00\"Photo by Anderson Schmig<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>Lubbock Keeps It Cool<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a balance here unlike anywhere else. I\u2019ve got friends who wake up early to work on their farms and then spend the evenings writing songs for their ska bands. We live right in the middle, and we make it look good, or at least we think we do. I\u2019m on our side.<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3XrQQn_168ed2as00\"Photo by Anderson Schmig<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>Half This, Half That, All Love<\/p>\n

Being half city and half country isn\u2019t confusing to us. It\u2019s just evolution. It\u2019s the bridge between dusty boots and city lights, new age dreams and old school values, mom\u2019s cornbread and dad\u2019s fancy bourbon. If this doesn\u2019t hit home with you, then we didn\u2019t grow up in the same place, and you certainly aren\u2019t from Lubbock.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling for more Lubbock-based nostalgia in the galleries below\u2026<\/p>\n

Why Lubbock’s 34th Street Is A Culinary Trip Around the WorldWant to dine around the world without leaving Lubbock? Try 34th Street, which is full of delicious, high-quality options from across the globe. Gallery Credit: Renee Raven \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2MeXPy_168ed2as00\"Wes NessmanFor Mexican Food, Try Jimenez y Friends (4606 34th St)There’s a reason their tacos keep getting shout-outs from Texas Monthly- they are on par with anything available in Texas. Coupled with delicious pan dulce (pictured) you are in for an amazing breakfast or lunch on 34th Street. On weekends, you can even grab their stellar barbecue. And the service? Simply unmatched. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0gvyJe_168ed2as00\"Renee RavenFor Soul Food Try Doc’s Cafeteria (4919 34th St)Doc’s Cafeteria may be the best bargain around- what you pay versus the enormous amount you get will remind you of bygone, more affordable times. Rich, delicious, down-home cooking that will leave you full for the rest of the day, that’s family-owned Docs. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2HX7sm_168ed2as00\"Renee RavenFor Indian Food, head to Mirch Masala (2815 34th St)Mirch Masala’s quick-serve restaurant is nestled inside a big, beautiful Indian grocery store. The portions are incredibly generous, so it’s a good thing they are served in reusable containers with lids. You can dine in with tons of natural light, or it makes for a great to-go option. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0WvgEz_168ed2as00\"google mapsFor Filipino Food, Try Linda’s (6415 34th)Linda’s has a big and diverse menu with Filipino food favorites like Pancit, and also other Asian and Spanish-influenced dishes. Feeding the family? Linda’s offers family-style meals at a great price. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3IM4rh_168ed2as00\"vizoslubbock.com For African Food, Try Vizo’s (3131 34th)Vizo’s has been critically acclaimed for its traditional African and African fusion dishes. From Achombo to Fufu, it’s an explosion of flavors and textures not available anywhere else in this area (outside a private home). Need a late-night bite? Vizo’s has a late-night menu available on Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.! \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1O7y5Z_168ed2as00\"google mapsFor Thai Food, Head to Bangkok (4624 34th)Lubbock foodies have loved Bangkok for years as a mom-and-pop favorite. From the best hot and sour soup in town to delicious noodle dishes and curry, Bangkok is the perfect spot for tremendous flavor at a fantastic price. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0UV1TV_168ed2as00\"google mapsFor Lebanese Food, Try Manara Cafe (2623 34th)Delicious kabobs, falafel, shawarma, and gyros await at Manara Cafe. Manara Cafe is also an excellent option for vegetarians and one of the very few places in Lubbock that serves Halal meats. Lubbock Date Nights: Weathering The Storm, Hand in HandLubbock’s wild weather often becomes a compatibility test on date night… Gallery Credit: Chrissy \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=01BJpV_168ed2as00\"Photo by Priscilla Du Preez \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 on UnsplashFirst Dates in The DustAh, yes, nothing says “romance” like grass in your hair. Bonus points if you find dirt crunchies floating in your drink and swallow them awkwardly without mentioning it. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2kMTsC_168ed2as00\"Photo by Michael Starkie on UnsplashWeather Vs. HairYou thought you’d straighten your hair for once, just to look cute for him. The weather said, “Nah, girl.” Curly it is. Ugh. \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2JiIFR_168ed2as00\"Photo by Joel Goodman on UnsplashThe Car TestIf your date volunteers to drive during a downpour, and they don’t mind your obnoxious backseat driving, they just might be the one… \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0aYv31_168ed2as00\"Photo by Ladislav Stercell on UnsplashThe Makeup MeltdownEyeliner doesn’t stand a chance against airborne dirt. By the end of the night, you’ll be a raccoon. But, guess what? I hear he thinks raccoons are cute! \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=14Fkfd_168ed2as00\"Photo by Thibault Penin on UnsplashThe Cop-OutSometimes, you’ve just gotta wave the white flag and opt for a night of Netflix and chill. Word on the street, that’s the fastest way to the sheets… \"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3JmeSH_168ed2as00\"Photo by Joy Memon on UnsplashRomantic ComparisonsAround here, we don’t just measure relationships in anniversaries. 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