Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Three Authors will Represent University Press at Texas Book Festival

The event, established in 1995 by former first lady Laura Bush, will take place Oct. 22-23.

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Red Raider Writes Book to Honor Vietnam Veteran

Co-author David Nelson recounts the life of fallen Vietnam veteran and close friend, Lee Roy Herron.

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Pecans and Texans Just Naturally Go Together

According to “Pecans: The Story in a Nutshell,” a Texan may be responsible for the original pecan pie recipe.

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Texas Tech to Host Literary Lubbock Event

Literary Lubbock gives people who love books a chance to talk with authors and hear their stories.

Monday, November 29th, 2010

OUT YONDER: Passel of books shed light on Civil War on its anniversary

Go San Angelo – Another book that has some interesting Civil War stories is from Texas Tech University Press titled “The Accidental Historian,” by Monte Akers, an Austin lawyer who has had a romance with history most of his life. He and his wife, Patty, also an attorney, got involved in Civil War re-enactments, and both appeared in major movie productions about the war years, including the acclaimed “Gettysburg.”

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Texas Author’s Book on 1900 Galveston Hurricane Now Available as Anniversary Nears

Paperback version available for young readers and teachers.

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Literary Lubbock Entices with Meal Designed by Texas Tech Chef

Chef Rocky Rockwell will create a meal to accompany Literary Lubbock 2010 on April 30.

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Wide Open Spaces: Book Showcases Art of West Texas Women

“Art of West Texas Women: A Celebration” highlights 20 artists from the Panhandle to El Paso.

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Book Launch and Exhibition Draws West Texas Women Artists to Lubbock

Book provides the first survey of practicing women artists in the West Texas region.

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Jackie Robinson in Reverse: Author Tells of Experiences in Colored League

An unlikely story of respect, character, humor and ultimately friendship as the teammates pulled together to succeed in a game they loved.

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Book Explores Story of Black Semiprofessional Baseball in Texas

While baseball was considered an all-American sport, racial segregation excluded blacks from an otherwise democratic picture.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Book Explores Little-Known Story of Black Semiprofessional Baseball in Texas

In rich and revealing book, Author Rob Fink tells story of pre-integration baseball in state that produced greats like pitcher “Smokey Joe” Williams.

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Addy Awards Rain Gold and Silver for Texas Tech

Many groups and organizations on campus made their presence known at the Lubbock Advertising Federation’s annual Addy Awards.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

University Press Book Wins Nebraska Book Festival Awards

The book, written by Stew Magnuson, won in the nonfiction category and received an honorable mention in the cover/design/illustration category.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Texas Tech University Press Book Wins Two Awards

A book published by Texas Tech University Press has won two Nebraska Book Festival Awards.

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Texas Tech Professor to Speak at Tiburon Summit

Deena Katz has been invited to speak at the Tiburon CEO Summit XVII

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Another former Tech Regent says the Governor pressured their resignation

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Just a few days after Governor Rick Perry denied any involvement in the recent resignation of Texas Tech Regent Mark Griffin, another former Regent says this is not the first time the Governor’s Office has tried to pressure a Regent’s resignation.

“It looks like a pattern, and the pattern is you know, if [...]

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Tech hosting book sale today

Texas Tech is hosting the University Press Dusty Trail book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Texas Tech Student Union Center.

There will be bargains on slightly damaged, gently used or overstocked books ranging anywhere from natural history, poetry, literature to regional photography. Prices are $2 for paperbacks, $3 for hardcovers or [...]

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Kerns: Ballet dancer Burfield receives offer from Pacific Northwest

Meanwhile, Barbara Brannon, representing Texas Tech University Press, is trying to find a good home for some of the company’s wayward books.

Or as she phrased it, “Some of our books have had a long, hard ride. Others have hung around in the stockade for a while. And others just have not found the right homes [...]

Friday, August 14th, 2009

TEXAS READS: Book on 42 a winner for Texas Tech Press

Texas Tech University Press has come out with the fourth edition of “Winning 42: Strategy and Lore of the National Game of Texas,” first published in 1997.

Written by Dennis Roberson of Fort Worth, a 42 champion himself, the award-winning paperback book ($15.95) offers useful information for the beginner and the veteran 42 player alike.

The new [...]