COMMENT BY
Brian from Colorado Springs, CO
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Colorado Springs, CO
COMMENT
It's a give and take place
Lubbock can be compared to an old shirt. It is not pretty nor glamorous, but it is comfortable and missed when gone. As a kid graduating from High School- I swore never to come back. But somehow, I keep going back.
Lubbock is a kick-back city that is short on formality and very casual on conversation. The man talking with you over coffee at McDonald's may be a Multimillionaire or a Heart Surgeon and you will never know it. People with big heads will be deflated quickly- But don't take it personally, it's all in good fun.
The sidewalks are rolled up promptly at 9:00 PM unless it is a game night. The weather is mild and the evenings pleasant during the brutal summer. The churches have a social influence, but they are not oppressive, nor does anyone particularly care about your lifestyle. "To each his own" is a common saying among Lubbockites.
The food is superb and the events, even if not your style, can be interesting. The Educational systems are actually quite good whether you live in Lubbock or in one of the outlying communities. Texas Tech University is a maximum education for minimal costs.
Do not judge the city by 3rd party opinions, they have probably never been there. You have to feel it first hand to appreciate it.