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The Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park is a Department of Texas Parks and Wildlife property operated in partnership with Texas Tech University. The Museum of Texas Tech University is responsible for archaeology-related and educational activities and is the official repository for curatorial care of Landmark artifacts. This 336-acre park, a mecca for history and nature lovers, is a unique archaeological and nature preserve which holds most of the 300 acres of the area

April 24, 2019 (Lubbock, TX) - The Community Foundation of West Texas held their Annual Meeting & Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24 and recognized five nonprofit organizations as well as two additional awardees for the outstanding service they provide to Lubbock and the South Plains. In 2018, the Foundation awarded $2.5 M in grants to nonprofits throughout West Texas! One nonprofit, Family Promise of Lubbock, received our Impact Award as well as a $1,000 grant! Gran

What is Easy R Equine Rescue? The purpose of the Easy R Equine Rescue is to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected, and displaced horses, and to use these horses and the process of rehabilitation to minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of children and families. The organization serves Lubbock and the surrounding areas of the West Texas Panhandle. In 2018, Easy R Equine Rescue received funds from the Community Foundation of West Texas Fund for Animal Welfare for th

First grade and kindergarten students at All Saints Episcopal School are able to experience drumming and keeping a beat thanks to a mini-grant their music teacher received from the Foundation. In 2017, music teacher Candace Cameron noticed the need for new drums for her music classes. The drums she had on hand were over 25 years old and were too big for her students to use. She also only had two drums for her entire class. Mrs. Cameron applied for a grant through the Mini-Gra

April 16, 2019 (Lubbock, TX) - The Community Foundation of West Texas (CFWT) is proud to announce the funding of 114 grants to 86 nonprofit organizations totaling $690,811! These grants are from several funds of the Community Foundation: Sybil B. Harrington Endowment for the Arts (HART), the CFWT Fund for Animal Welfare (CFAW), Community Grants fund, Scholarships, Designated/Donor Advised Funds, and the Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Building Community Fund. Field of interest fund

What is the Plainview Civic Music Association? Established in 1980, the Plainview Civic Music Association is made up of the Plainview Symphony Orchestra, the Plainview Symphony Guild, and the Symphony Debutante Program. As a crucial component of the cultural life of the largely agricultural area, it contributes to the quality of life in the Plainview region by providing affordable, quality symphony experiences. Music appreciation is encouraged in young people and a platform f

What is CASA of the South Plains? The mission of CASA is to provide trained Volunteer Advocates to serve as independent voices in court for abused and neglected children in the South Plains area. CASA’s trained and court appointed Volunteer Advocates monitor, report, and serve as advocates for children in the court system. The CASA volunteer is there to help pursue the child’s best interests, and to place the child in a safe and caring environment. CASA works directly with ch

What is Texas South Plains Honor Flight? Texas South Plains Honor Flight (TSPHF) organized in Lubbock in 2012. TSPHF is an all-volunteer organization that includes elected officers and a board of directors made up of officers and members elected by the volunteers. There are no paid members of the group, as all monies raised support the veterans’ trip to Washington, D.C. each October. TSPHF was awarded funds from the Community Foundation of West Texas to take veterans who serv