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This is the current conditions weather report for Lubbock. The report was made 58 minutes ago, at 12:02 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 8 miles per hour / 13 kilometers per hour from the south southeast (150°). The temperature was 21°F / -6°C, with a dew-point at 21°F / -6°C. The temperature felt like 12°F / -11°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.03 inHg / 1018 hPa. The relative humidity was 93%. The skies were overcast with fog/mist.

Lubbock is the 11th-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in the northwestern part of the state�a region known historically as the Llano Estacado�it is the county seat of Lubbock County. According to an estimate by the U.S. Census in 2005, the city population was 209,737. The Lubbock metropolitan area, however, has a population of 257,663.

The National Ranching Heritage Center, a museum of ranching history, is located in Lubbock. It features a number of authentic early Texas ranch buildings as well as a railroad depot and other historic buildings.

The Southwest Collection, an archive of the history of the region and its surroundings, is located on the campus of Texas Tech University, as are the Moody Planetarium and the Museum of Texas Tech University.

Colleges and Universities:
Lubbock Christian University
South Plains College
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University School of Law
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Wayland Baptist University

The Depot District, an area of the city dedicated to music and nightlife, is located in the old railroad depot area and boasts a number of theatres, upscale restaurants, and cultural attractions. The Depot District is also home to several shops, pubs and nightclubs, a radio station, a brewery, a magazine, a winery, a salon, and other establishments. Many of the buildings were remodeled from the original Fort Worth & Denver South Plains Railway Depot which originally stood on the site. The Buddy Holly Center, a museum highlighting the life and music of Buddy Holly, is also located in the depot district.

Lubbock is also home to the Silent Wings Museum. Located on North I-27, Silent Wings features photographs and artifacts from the World War II era glider pilots.

The Science Spectrum is an interactive museum and IMAX Dome theatre with a special focus on children and youth.

The American Wind Power Center and Windmill Museum houses over 100 historic windmills on 28 acres. Official Site

Lubbock is also home to Joyland Amusement Park, which is located in Mackenzie Park. Mackenzie Park also boasts one of the largest prairie dog colonies in the United States.

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