Biggest Night in Lubbock History

Lubbock was the epicenter of the sports world Saturday. After a week long journey through the media spotlight, Lubbock and Texas Tech stood proud. As time ran out on the Longhorns, viewers across the country saw Tech fans spilling out raw emotion brought on from decades of frustration. Having been thought of as a second class city, university, and football program, Tech and Lubbock proved different. The city, the citizens, the fans, and most of all the team made a positive impression. This night will never be forgotten. Lubbock deserves a winner, and we have one. As a Tech fan, I always knew what Tech meant to Lubbock and the South Plains. Last night showed the world what it means. Texas will always be the big brother that gets everything handed to them. Last night little brother kicked big brothers ass in front of the nation. When Michael Crabtree made his way to the endzone, it stunned the Orangebloods and put Lubbock and Texas Tech into the spotlight even more. It cemented Saturday November 1st as the biggest night in Lubbock history. Will November 8th be even bigger? We will see. And remember, Go Tech Go!!!

Lubbock in the Spotlight

#5 Texas Tech is in the spotlight this week as the #1 Texas Longhorns come to town for the biggest game in Lubbock history. That means Lubbock will have some out-of-towners running around our fair city. The liberal assholes from Austin have graced us with their presence before, so they know what to expect from the Hub City. The home state press also know Lubbock and our ways. The ones that will need help are the superstar commentators from ESPN and ABC. Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreet, Lee Corso, and the rest are in for a shock when they arrive. They will see Lubbock has electricity, indoor plumbing, paved roads, and automobiles. It will be amazing that Lubbock has an airport, stores, hotels, resturants, bars, and homes. The big wigs won't believe Lubbock county has a population of 270,000 people and 99% don't own cattle or ride horses. I'm sure the big time announcers will be a little sad that Lubbock is a real city, but real relieved that they don't have to ride on a covered wagon or sleep under the big Texas sky. Anyone who has been to West Texas will tell you what a wonderful place it is. It isn't New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or even Dallas or Austin. It is something different, but not of another world or another time. Visitors will find most of the same things any other American city has. Late Saturday Night, the Longhorns and their fans will be leaving town after having their ass kicked. They hate Lubbock and Tech, and always will. The pampered on screen talent will be leaving too, having seen the awesome talent of the Red Raiders live, and the friendly folks of Lubbock up close. They may not ever admit it, but they will be impressed with Tech and Lubbock.

To Someone Special

This is a shout out to a special someone who turns a year older today. You know who you are. Happy birthday, I wish you much happiness and joy today and everyday. You have been a light in my life for a quarter of a century. Best wishes and hope you have many more. Happy Birthday!

Hello and Welcome

I, the Great and Powerful Sharkattack, would like to welcome a new citizen to Lubbock. My first grandchild was born August 24, and is a bundle of joy. I could not be any more proud, and wish her all the best in life. If she is half as good as my daughter and son-in-law she will be amazing. But don't worry, having a baby in the family won't mellow me out when it comes to blogging. Sharkattack will still be vicious when the need arises. I may be older, but I'm not senile yet.

Got Water?

Lubbock set a record for one day rainfall with 7.8 inches in a 24 hour period. This city floods with one inch due to the dumbass way it is laid out. Can anyone explain to me how not having drains in the curbs seem like a bright idea to the past city planners? When you run rainwater down your streets it creates rivers in your streets and lakes in your intersections. If you drain it down a storm sewer drain it goes UNDER ground, which keeps your streets LESS flooded. Any 1st grade student could figure that out, but engineers can't? Thats how Lubbock has always done things, fucked up and costly.

Diva DeLeon is busy as a Beaver

For a couple of weeks now you hear a new Diva DeLeon crusade every day. One day it's train whistles, the next day it's old water lines, then it shifts to the dog pound. Oh, excuse me, I mean the animal shelter, or better yet, the non-human containment facility. Diva can switch gears and save the city from certain chaos and destruction. I do have one question for her royal pain in the ass: Aren't train whistles loud as a warning to alert people, and wouldn't having them make less noise be more dangerous? As for her saving her own ass and legacy, that is to little to late. She should have been so busy for her entire time in office. Diva would be wise to remember that camera time doesn't get shit done, it just makes you more of a target when things don't get done. Without her old gang of four to follow, Diva is down to Priceless Floyd and a non-stop media campaign to try and save whatever clout she has left, and try as she might, it will not work.

Wasting Gas in Lubbock

Gas prices have been rising all year, but you wouldn't know it from the work habits of City of Lubbock vehicles. From full size Citibuses running their routes without many riders to full size Firetrucks going on every 911 call to Police using their cars [or SUV's ] in their off time, Lubbock wastes lots of gas. We have small city buses, but we don't use them on routes, only for handicap riders. The Fire Department could use smaller auto's to send a couple of guys to an emergency. And Policemen should use their own cars for off hour errands. In a time like this, City of Lubbock vehicles should be parked. Workers should have to drive the smallest, most gas friendly vehicles in our fleet. The City of Lubbock is the biggest waster of water and gas. Our elected leaders are great at preaching to us peasants about cutting back and conserving. Yet they do nothing to save anything. It is plain dumb to have only big vehicles in your fleet when gas is at prices that eat a years worth of funding in a matter of weeks. It is time for the gods downtown to realize where their money comes from. It really doesn't grow on trees, it comes out of us peasants pockets. And I for one am damn tired of the wasting.

Need a Drink? Come to "Dry" Lubbock

The city council has discussed zoning and locations for package alcohol sales. Todd Klein led the charge, and was supported by all but two council members, Diva Deleon and Priceless Floyd. It would seem that these two would want liquor stores in their districts for the economic impact and the fact a large part of voters in their districts drink beer, wine and liquor. But not these two rocket scientists. They have decided that old water mains are the top priority right now, never mind the fact the mains have been old and worn out for years. Never mind the fact that the councils vote can't approve alcohol sales, only a petition with a certain number of registered, valid voters can lead to an election. Never mind the fact that a majority of Lubbock citizens and voters drink in our "dry" city. Lubbock has been called the second largest dry city in the USA, only behind Salt Lake City, Utah. This isn't correct. Lubbock is NOT a dry city. Ask any college student. We have bars all over town. If you eat at a nice establishment, chances are you can order a drink. Yet the gang of two doesn't seem to realize these facts. Wolfforth, Slaton, and Abernathy all have approved and allow package alcohol sales and it didn't shipwreck these small towns. The strip has served Lubbock well for many years, but it is time for Lubbock to come into the 21st century and allow packaged alcohol sales in the city limits. Just because Lubbock has a church on ever corner doesn't mean we can't have beer in convenience stores next to them.

Beane and Price Win Seats on Council

The election runoff was a runaway for Old Man Paul Beane, as he defeated Jerry Bell in a landslide. Incumbent Floyd Price edged out challenger Armando "I gave it my Best" Gonzales by only 108 votes. Now that the dust has settled, it is time for the elected officials to get to work. Mayor Tom, Old Man Beane and the rest needs to do the bidding of Lubbock citizens and get our city back on track. Priceless Floyd needs to realize half the voters in his district didn't want him re-elected, and his "win"isn't very impressive. He struggled to beat an inexperienced, unknown political newcomer. Priceless would be well served to reach out to Gonzales and his supporters, and ask for some input and direction. And the whole council needs to realize even though they are elected by districts, they represent Lubbock values, hopes, and dreams for all citizens and voters. A bad policy hurts all districts. Arrogance cripples any hope for compromise. The election is over and the battles have been fought and won. Now the future is open to bigger and better things for Lubbock. We have some new blood in city hall, alongside the incumbents. What that brings, only time will tell. But it can't be worse than our previous council.

Election Day is Coming Fast

In 36 hours or so the bruising runoff election will be over, and the mud will settle down. Get out and vote for Old Man Paul Beane and Armando "I am not a crook" Gonzales. They both deserve voters support, and a seat at city hall. The two running against them have both ran dirty campaigns. Floyd has always been Priceless, now he has proven to be classless also. He can't promote his record of achievement because he hasn't done anything good of note. He can only run down Gonzales and sling mud. His imitator, Dumb Bell Jerry, has ran a duplicate campaign that had the same old tired accusations and lies. They seem like a broken record, spewing the same bullshit and hoping some of it sticks with voters. They both have brought out the fact Ted Parker has placed his money and support with Beane and Gonzales. This support and endorsement isn't illegal, unethical, or improper. Parker is a US citizen and can put his support in whichever campaigns he sees fit. He wouldn't support members of the city council who have helped sue him and his company, and you can't blame him for that. Yet those exact people do support Price and Bell and no one in the media has brought that out. The city council that was in power and started the FBI investigation all support the two mudslingers. Dave the dunce, Phony Phylis Jones, Diva Deleon, Leann Dumbalt, Anita Burgess are all involved with this mess and all support Priceless and Dumb Bell. Never once has Beane or Gonzales stated that these endorsements were someway improper or showed some conspiracy. They understand people are free to support and vote for whomever they choose. Beane and Gonzales understand the way elections happen. They both talked about facts, vision for our future, and getting things done for the citizens of Lubbock.They both ran upbeat and civil campaigns. They deserve to win their races. Tomorrow, vote for Paul Beane for district 4 and vote Armando Gonzales in district 2. These two men are needed to help get Lubbock back on track after the last bunch of morons drove us into the wasteland of bad politics. Lubbock needs leadership and Beane and Gonzales will bring that and more. They will bring fresh air and stability to a city hall that needs it.