The county of Lubbock was founded
in 1876, named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger,
but the town of Lubbock was not founded until 1890.
Today, the city is the heart of West Texas.
The economic center of a 25 county region that is home to more than 500,000 people,
Lubbock boasts a strong, diverse economy that is grounded in agriculture, manufacturing,
and wholesale and retail trade, as well as government, education, and health care.
the city's location provides easy access to the Southwest, the Rocky Mountains,
and the Great Plains Region. One of the first things newcomers notice is that
they don’t have to spend much time in traffic.
Whether one is traveling inside the city or venturing beyond, the Lubbock area’s
transportation infrastructure is quick and accessible. |
Lubbock is the medical center
for the entire West Texas and Eastern New Mexico region, offering the most comprehensive
health care services between Dallas and Phoenix.
Lubbock's hospitals provide state-of-the-art medical services, which explains
why people from 77 counties in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico travel to the
city for their health care needs.
No visit would be complete without a stop at the new Buddy Holly Center located
in the historic Depot District.
The Buddy Holly Center is a cultural arts facility offering programs in the visual
arts, Texas music history, and features the permanent exhibition dedicated to
the life and music of Buddy Holly.
ZIP code for Lubbock TX 79401,
79403, 79404, 79406, 79407, 79409, 79410, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79415, 79416,
79423, 79424. |
