Lubbock… The Best Kept Secret in West Texas

Hi, I’m Amanda Daleon, Physician Recruiter for Grace Clinic. Welcome to Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock’s nickname is the Hub City, so called to be the economic, education and healthcare hub to a multi-county region commonly called the South Plains. With a well balanced economy, robust medical community and an unhurried laid back quality

Of life, Lubbock is becoming an increasingly popular destination for the relocating professional. Lubbock has a mild, breezy semi-aired climate, with harm days and cool nights predominating throughout the year. Summers are hot, humidity is relatively low and we 263 days of sunshine annually.

Lubbock has many of the amenities of a metropolitan area, such as a large airport, great shopping and restaurants and excellent public and private schools. Yet, it retains a wonderful small town atmosphere. With Lubbock’s economy continuing to surge, the expansion of new and existing businesses and industries has strengthened the job market.

Texas is one of the only states that does not impose a state personal income tax. In the past four years, Men’s Health Magazine has ranked Lubbock among the 10 U.S. cites with with lowest street, the best air quality and least aggravating roads.

Among the states, Texas ranks number two in totally agricultural revenue behind California. Cotton is the state’s most valuable crop with Texas leading the nation in total production. With the South Plains being the largest contiguous cotton growing region in the world, it is easy to see why cotton is king in Lubbock, Texas.

In West Texas cotton is planted in late May to early June and harvested in October or November. 40% of all U.S. cotton in grown on farmland in the Lubbock region. While maintaining a rich agricultural heritage, Lubbock also boasts a strong and diverse economy of emerging markets and industries.

Including manufacturing and wholesale retail trade; with education and healthcare continuing to grow. We’re on the beautiful campus of Texas Tech University, home of the big 12 conference Texas Tech Red Raiders. The local commitment to primary, secondary and higher level education is a major contributor to the economic strength of the Lubbock community.

Today, Texas Tech’s student population is over 30,000 and is one of the largest universities in Texas. There are 8 independent school districts, with Lubbock Independent School District covering the majority of the city. 28 of the LISD campuses received Gold Performance Awards from Texas Education Agency.

Lubbock High School has been recognized for three consecutive years by Newsweek as one of the top high schools in the U.S. Medical services is a growing and important sector of the Lubbock economy. Lubbock has more doctors per capita than Dallas, Phoenix, Denver or Albuquerque.

Health services employment accounts for 20% of all job growth from 2000 – 2012. Lubbock is the medical center for the entire West Texas and Eastern New Mexico region. Offering the most comprehensive healthcare services available between Dallas and Phoenix, explaining why people from a 108 counties throughout the region travel here for their

Healthcare needs. Lubbock has a long history for harnessing the wind. Today, Texas produces the most wind power of any U.S. state. The Texas Wind Energy Institute recognizes that the future is in wind energy; developing education programs and career opportunities.

A 2008 report by the U.S. Department of Energy projects that wind energy could generate 20% of the nations electricity by 2030, and Texas is poised to respond to its demand. The Department of Energy’s 2010 Wind Technology Market Report ranks Texas above all other states when considering installing wind power capacity in the U.S.

When it comes to lifestyles and you can relax and enjoy a glass of wine from a local vineyard, play a round of golf at the championship Rawls Golf Course or kick back in Lubbock’s world renowned music scene. Lubbock’s quality of life is undeniably unique.

Lubbock has more neighborhood parks per capita than any city in Texas, with 72 facilities covering more than 3,000 acres. There are 11 public golf courses within 30 miles of the city. The Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round athletic and recreational activities. Including: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball and youth leagues.

Just 45 miles south of Lubbock is 2,800 acre, Lake Allen Henry. Featuring excellent water sports, fishing and hiking opportunities. Solid community support for the arts endures here in Lubbock. With world class museums, a decades old symphony orchestra and many unique art galleries.

Music industry insiders have long recognized Lubbock as a birth place for original music. Today, we have sounds for all tastes. From classical and tejano to country and rock-n-roll. The city also, has more than its share of live theatrical performances, with galleries and cultural centers expanding throughout the city.

Home of rock-n-roll legend, Buddy Holly, the music scene is what makes the night life worth staying up for. The Depot Entertainment District features live music, stage shows, sports and cigar bars and upbeat restaurants and shops, from down-home country dinning to unrivaled shopping and outdoor fun.

Lubbock’s authentic cowboy culture awaits at the ranching heritage center and Buddy Holly’s musical influence can be felt anew in the Depot Entertainment District, where you’ll find live bands performing at a variety of unique venues. The people of Lubbock define southern hospitality with an economy that will continue to flourish,

Outstanding lifestyle choices and our unforgettable West Texas sunsets. The only thing missing is you.

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