Texan Mosaic

04/24/2026

More than 500 contestants from across the state showed off their skills at the South Plains College Livestock Judging Contest at the Mallet Event Center last week.

Members of the South Plains College Livestock Judging Team that sponsored the event helped run the show.

Find the link to the story & many more photos at the link in the comments!

04/23/2026

Giddy up! Can’t wait to watch some rodeo action this weekend in Levelland. 🤠

🤠🔥 1 DAY OUT! 🔥🤠

We are ONE DAY AWAY from the Inaugural Joe Dee Brooks Memorial Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena! 🐎💥

It all starts tomorrow night and you do not want to miss it. The arena is set, the athletes are ready, and it’s time to kick off an incredible weekend of rodeo action!

📅 Performances:
• Thursday – 7:00 PM
• Friday – 7:00 PM
• Saturday – 7:00 PM

🌄 Slack:
• Friday – 9:00 AM
• Saturday – 9:00 AM

🎟️ Admission is just $5
💥 Bring 2 eligible items for Bill’s Backpack and get in FREE
🎓 SPC Students get in FREE with ID
🎒 Levelland ISD students receive a FREE ticket with a parent

Grab your friends, bring the energy, and let’s pack the stands for opening night! 💙🧡🐎

04/15/2026

Texan Top 5 is here.

This week, we break down the top stories students at South Plains College need to know, all in one place.

1. Singer/songwriter competition winners
2. Registration for summer, fall now open
3. Joe Dee Brooks Memorial Rodeo
4. Basketball update
5. Track update

Stay informed and stay connected with the Texan Mosaic!

04/15/2026

What does real-world experience in creative arts actually look like?

Gig Lab 101 follows the ensemble No Ballads while showcasing the work happening behind the scenes at South Plains College, from performance to production and promotion.

We spoke with Phil Smith, instructor of commercial music at South Plains College, about the idea behind the show and how it will benefit students.

📸 Madeline Puckett/Texan Mosaic

03/27/2026

Too big to eat.

Students in Kara Donatelli’s design class at South Plains College are showcasing oversized papier-mâché food sculptures in the Fine Arts building. The project challenges students to explore scale by transforming everyday items into larger-than-life works of art.

📸 Cale Horton, COMM 1318 Photography I

03/27/2026

They do more than slow you down at a railroad crossing.

These trains moving through Lubbock and Levelland are part of the Lubbock and Western Railway, transporting freight like grain, fertilizer, oil, and frac sand across the region. Short line railroads like this play a major role in Texas, moving millions of tons of goods every year.

📸 Gavin Carr, COMM 1318 Photography I

03/26/2026

South Plains College is ready to crank up the volume for its fourth annual Groove Day this Saturday, and it’s completely free for students!

The event will feature world-renowned drummer Omar Hakim, whose work spans artists like Madonna, David Bowie, and Sting. From live performances to Q&A sessions and hands-on feedback, Groove Day offers a rare chance to learn directly from one of the industry’s best.

Open to all majors, the event begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Tom T. Hall and runs through the afternoon.

Reach out to Phil Smith, [email protected] for more information!

Read the full story by Marley Nix at the link in the comments!

03/26/2026

While food prices continue to climb nationwide, the Baptist Student Ministry at South Plains College is keeping one thing the same: 50-cent lunches.

Serving hundreds of students each week, the program offers more than just an affordable meal. It provides a space for students to connect, build community, and take a break from financial stress.

The lunches are open to all SPC students every Monday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Read the full story at the link in the comments!

📸 Cale Horton, COMM 2311.001

03/26/2026

What if the things we throw away still had something to say?

“Hemlines,” a new exhibit at South Plains College, features work from multimedia artist Kate Petrin, who repurposes discarded fabrics into large-scale installations that explore identity, community, and memory.

The exhibit is currently on display in the Christine Devitt Fine Arts Center on the Levelland campus through the end of March.

📸 Koie Hill, COMM 1318 Photography

Read the full story at the link in the comments!

12/08/2025

Looking for a holiday gift that feels personal without breaking the bank? SPC reporter Amber Elizondo visited the South Plains College greenhouse, where Biology Department Chair Kristin Bingham shared how to build a Christmas-themed fairy garden using simple plants and materials you can find almost anywhere.

From choosing the right container and soil to arranging tropical plants, adding moss, and creating a tiny holiday scene, this project is an easy way to make a one-of-a-kind gift for the plant lover in your life.

You can see more greenhouse projects and get plant ideas by following The Garden at South Plains College on Facebook and Instagram at .

If you make your own fairy garden this season, share a photo in the comments. We’d love to see what you create.

12/08/2025

It’s that time ✨

Congratulations graduates! The commencement ceremony for fall graduates will begin at 10:30 am Friday in the Texan Dome. See ya there!!