Tray Payne

05/19/2026

From the parking lot, to the voting booth and back to the truck. Less than four minutes. That’s how long it took to make a difference. 

05/12/2026

This National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women who wear the badge and stand between us and danger every single day.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.

We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and we stand with the heroes who continue to serve.

05/11/2026

Looking for a new job?
Soft Fashion Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Budget Blinds | Full-Time | $40,000+ starting salary
Budget Blinds is hiring a motivated, outgoing team member to drive soft fashion & drapery sales while helping grow their local business through marketing and networking!

What You’ll Do:
• Help clients with drapery & soft fashion selections and design consultations
• Manage social media content and engagement
• Build relationships with interior designers, builders, and partners
• Network in the community and generate new business
• Support sales follow-up and office operations

Ideal Candidate:
• Loves building relationships and taking initiative
• Strong communicator with a positive, professional vibe
• Experience in sales, marketing, customer service, or design a plus
• Comfortable with social media

Perks:
• Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
• Salaried position with growth opportunities
• Insurance benefits
• Supportive, creative small-team environment

Send your resume to [email protected]
Budget Blinds of Lubbock

04/21/2026

Very proud of Pam and all she has done and continues to do for our community.

01/24/2026

Don’t believe everything you read online while rage-scrolling at midnight. Bears repeating as we dive into the full-court press of political season.

11/12/2025

Some good information here for your business now that production has been discontinued.

The U.S. Treasury discontinued penny production earlier this year, and this has led to a nationwide shortage impacting financial institutions across the country. As a result, our primary coin vendor has stopped supplying pennies in our currency orders.

03/03/2025

A victory for small business and common sense.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0038?fbclid=IwY2xjawIy7Y9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaf0wTgio4yLEuvRPzJOvIlGTn0aZIjMo8IV3rUGTmbhch2dvX-lObil_w_aem_jARiSsU7WWneHX_0v_o_Rw&sfnsn=mo

The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penal...

01/15/2025

Incredible event this morning! Leprino will be bringing over 10 BILLION dollars in economic impact to Lubbock and West Texas over the next 10 yrs. 200 trucks per day & 600 new high paying jobs. The plant will put 2 mil gallons of fresh water back into our water system, daily. That's 6% of the city of Lubbock's daily use. Enough to handle over 15,000 households. Truly a wonderful company that has invested in our community

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of January 15, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas — The long-awaited, highly-anticipated Leprino Foods Company in East Lubbock hosted an official o…

10/10/2024

There are so many tragic events happening every day in our world. The magnitude of the sorrow and heartbreak almost becomes too much, and we feel helpless and powerless.
Here are five things you can do, right now, to support your local community and make an immediate impact in your own backyard.

1. Donate your time and money to local charities.
2. Shop local, first and foremost.
3. Join and get involved in a church or civic organization.
4. Vote! Especially in local elections.
5. Be kind to one another.

Together, we can all make a difference.

09/23/2024

VOTE YES for PROP A in November. Let’s keep Lubbock moving!

https://keeplbkmoving.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFe2AlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUv-lZO2Ao3cGLPPoxKTUJrXpFFxXpDgquD42pq5iBba7QZFCpaS7nZWYQ_aem_GUVyxGMB1wTzuV7qUg0ZCg

Keep Lubbock Moving! Vote FOR Prop A—Lubbock Road Bonds—This November 2024 Election. For Safer Roads Near Schools, Better Infrastructure, & Traffic Relief.

09/07/2024

The Lubbock weather can be chaotic, unpredictable, hard and often severe. So, you just keep your head down and persevere. Then suddenly the storms pass and the heat fades and you have a perfect day. Then a beautiful week and an incredible month. Sounds like life, right?