Lubbock, commonly known as the "Hub City", is known for its economic, education and health care hub. Lubbock has the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world, and is dependent on the irrigation water that is drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer.

Some of the top employers in Lubbock include: Texas Tech University, Covenant Health System, Lubbock Independent School District, University Medical Center, United Supermarkets, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Lubbock has one enclosed mall called South Plains Mall. There are more than 150 specialty retailers that are located all over the shopping center. Some of these retailers include: Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aldo, and American Eagle Outfitters.

There are also a number of open-air shopping centers located in the flourishing southwest area. Here you can find the Kingsgate Shopping Center, the Village Center, and Rockridge Plaza (where you can find a Lowe's grocery store), O'Hana's Japanese Steakhouse, and various other tenants. However, the newest area is Canyon West, which is located of the brand new Marsha Sharp Freeway. Canyon West offers all shoppers an assortment of new stores including an Ultra Salon & Cosmetics, a Starbucks, and an indoor recreation and entertainment center.

Lubbock is also known as the birthplace of the rock and roll legend, Buddy Holly. His legacy is reminisced through the local radio station KDAV, through the annual Lubbock Music Festival, and the Buddy and Maria Holly Plaza. However, Buddy Holly isn't the only celebrity native to Lubbock. There are also a number of country musicians that were raised here.

There are several annual events that take place in Lubbock, Texas. Be sure to grab your hat and spurs for the National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration! Here you can see art old west cowboy-themed art, listen to country tunes, or participate in the cowboy poetry and stories. There is a chuckwagon cook-off and a horse parade that are also popular for both adults and children alike. On July 4th, Lubbock makes way for the Independence Day Festival. This event is entirely free to the public and is considered the biggest free festival in all of Texas!

So if you want to settle on a piece of the Old West, be sure to take a look around any of the Lubbock Texas zip code areas to see what's in store for you!