Alana Edgin

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Alana Edgin

Hello A-J readers!It's not every day someone can celebrate their 125th birthday, but here we are. The Avalanche-Journal, as of May 4, is officially 125 years old and the oldest business in Lubbock. It's also May the 4th (Star Wars Day), and the beginning of another month. With all these reasons to celebrate, let's look at a few more:Starting the week, we got new details from Layne's Chicken on where company officials want to expand.

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Alana Edgin

Thai Pattaya, a family-owned Lao and Thai restaurant, is opening in Lubbock on Saturday, May 3. The restaurant's menu features a wide variety of dishes, including traditional Lao cuisine. The restaurant's name holds special significance for the family, referencing a former workplace of the head chef. A local family is opening their dream restaurant in Lubbock on Saturday, serving the flavors of Laos and Thai cuisine.

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Alana Edgin

A Lubbock-based company with a Midland location has been acquired by a national organization. CSI, a Lubbock company that started in 2005, offers "low-voltage integration services including fiber optic, data cabling, and security integration" in Texas and New Mexico. The Cook & Boardman Group LLC, which provides "fully integrated access and security solutions," acquisitioned CSI for an undisclosed amount. What happened?

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Alana Edgin

A longtime-Lubbock banking professional has been tapped to become the new area president for First United Bank, according to a company news release. First United Bank announced Drew C. Anderson as the Lubbock market president on Wednesday, April 30. Anderson has been in the industry for more than 25 years, previously working at First National Bank, Norwest, Wells Fargo and First Bank & Trust. "We are extremely pleased to have Drew joining the First United Bank team and family," said R.

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Alana Edgin

Lubbock saw a mix of business news from restaurants to retail in April. Here's a look at what opened, closed and confirmed upcoming spots in the Hub City. In 2023, April saw 18 business announcements reported on by the A-J. April 2024 saw at least 18, again. This most recent April reported at least nine announcements, which is continuing the downward trend of 2025 so far, according to prior A-J reporting. Which new restaurants, businesses opened or moved in April 2025?