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testFall and Halloween Events in Lubbock

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Fall is in the air, can you feel it? That usually means it’s time to pack away summer gear and start planning for outdoor events and festivals. From farmer’s markets to activities with your four-legged friends, we rounded up 5 must-attend events for the 2022 fall season in Lubbock, so grab your sweater and get cozy!

  1. The Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market, is the original and still the best market for locally-grown produce! Visit Saturday, October 8th at 19th and Buddy Holly Ave from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a taste of downtown Lubbock, and the finest in local produce, meat, baked goods, and arts. This is a kid-friendly, dog-friendly, family event in the heart of the Depot District. The 2022 market season will be held every Saturday morning through October 15th.
  2. At’l Do Farms famous corn maze. Fun for everyone at this Lubbock gem! Weekends get busy at the farm so plan your visit accordingly and be sure to bring your appetite for a good time and their famous corn suckers. 
  3. Howl-o-ween Dog Run and Haunted Hustle is on October 15th. Bring your pups, monsters, and goblins for this family-friendly event with 2 distance options (2K9 – 1.2 miles with your furry friends or 4 miles without a leash). 
  4. Texas Tech College Rodeo will be on October 27th, 28th, and 29th at Cook’s Garage. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Texas Tech Rodeo includes 15 college teams in 10 rodeo events and nightly concert performances. Get your tickets today!
  5. 14th Annual Pumpkin Trail October 27th-30th! You’ll want to add this FREE local event to your fall calendar! Trails in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum will be lined with hundreds of carved pumpkins from Lubbock Parks and Recreation’s 14th Annual Pumpkin Trail. 

If you are having your own fall bash or Halloween soiree, knowing where to store your decorations, games, and party supplies can be a headache. But don’t worry, we have that covered for you. We are your trusted partners in storage and proud sponsors of Lubbock student activities, community events and so much more! If you are new to the Lubbock area or have a question about our 5-star rated storage facilities, be sure to stop by and see your friends at A Plus Super Storage. 

testPartnering for a Better Community: A Plus Super Storage and Communities in Schools of the South Plains

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You can find Communities in Schools of the South Plains (CIS) serving more than 8,000 students and their families on over 80 school campuses in 21 school districts. CIS is critical to the betterment of lives for young kids! Their programs keep kids in schools and reduce dropout rates.

Covering the $450 per-student cost for program services requires corporate and individual support. A Plus Super Storage goes beyond storage rentals to benefit Lubbock-area kids and families!

Partnering for Success

Lubbock-based Affordable Storage and A-Plus Super Storage partners with CIS through corporate support and sponsorships for fundraising events like the CIS Gala and the Peace, Love & Mud volleyball tournament. For the past three years, the volleyball tournament has been held onsite at A-Plus Super Storage. Look for more information coming soon on the 2022 volleyball tournament event!

Michael Postar is passionate about improving the Lubbock community and its youth residents. What began as an initial corporate sponsorship with CIS turned into an ongoing investment of his time and resources by serving as a board member for the past five years.

Commitment to Community

Michael Postar leads A Plus Super Storage and Affordable Storage with the same passion and drive he gives to CIS, and his commitment to improving the lives of young people is evident in everything he does. Michael also supports Make-A-Wish of North Texas, UMC Children’s Hospital, and Covenant Children’s Hospital.

A Plus Super Storage and Affordable Storage have been longstanding partners to CIS, with event sponsorships, toy drives and more. CIS is an outstanding organization and we are incredibly proud to support their mission!

You can give to CIS through online donations or by shopping their Amazon smile link. Also, we are asking the Lubbock community to bring a new and unopened toy to any A Plus Super Storage location to support CIS kids in need this holiday season!

testA-Plus Super Storage Offers Veterans Day Discount

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If there’s one thing Americans love almost more than anything, it’s freedom—and for good reason. Here in the United States, we are extremely lucky to have all the freedoms that we do, and there’s no denying the fact that we owe so much of that freedom to our men and women in uniform. Veterans and active military personnel are important for so many reasons, and truly deserve to be taken care of.   Here at A-Plus Super Storage, we feel strongly that the veterans in our community should get the utmost respect, and anything we can do to help them out, we will. That’s why we want to give an extra special discount to our Lubbock veterans. So, if you’re a veteran or active military personnel in need of a storage unit, stop by any of our 5 Lubbock locations during the month of November to get your first month free. Because when you serve your country, you deserve to receive excellent service and a great deal, and this is the least we can do.

Veterans Day is an Important Day in America

It’s no secret that Americans owe so much to veterans and anyone currently in the armed forces. But they haven’t always been appreciated for their valor. In fact, the history of Veteran’s Day is pretty interesting and goes back quite a while. In 1919, President Wilson declared that November 11th—the day when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect—would be celebrated as Armistice Day.   However, because Armistice Day was in remembrance of World War I and the day was regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars,” another commemoration was necessary following World War II. So on June 1, 1954, legislation was approved to make November 11th become a day to honor all veterans, not just those who fought in WWI. On October 8th of that year, President Eisenhower officially issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation.” Veterans Day is a huge part of American history, and there’s a reason why: veterans chose to put their lives on the line for their country, and if that doesn’t merit a national holiday, what does?

A-Plus Super Storage Appreciates our Veterans

Clearly, Veterans Day is a big deal—for many reasons. And here at A-Plus Super Storage, we want to ensure that all our local veterans and anyone actively involved in the military feel appreciated. So, not only can veterans and military service members take advantage of our everyday discounts on storage units, but we’re also offering something even bigger during the month of November for these special members of our communities. For Veteran’s Day, veterans and active military personnel can get their first month of storage at A-Plus Super Storage absolutely free when you sign up during November. Yes, free.   Veteran’s Day is an important day in American history, and we just want to make sure all the veterans and military personnel in the Lubbock area feel as appreciated as they truly are.

testAll The Way to Seoul: A-Plus Super Storage Sponsors Shannon King at Mrs. USA Universe LTD Pageant

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Shannon King at Mrs. USA Universe LTD Pageant

Anyone who has ever lived in or been to Lubbock, Texas knows that it’s no ordinary city. Lubbock is full of interesting, creative, wonderful people and small businesses, and A-Plus Super Storage is proud to be included in that rank. And now local Lubbock entrepreneur Shannon King is headed to Seoul, South Korea to compete in the Transcontinental™ Pageants Mrs. USA Universe LTD® pageant., and we get to sponsor her!

While you might think that A-Plus Super Storage is just a storage facility—one that offers great discounts on storage, sure, but still a storage facility—we are so much more than that. Community is in our blood. So it’s no surprise that sponsoring someone as powerful and formidable as Shannon King is not something we take lightly! Read on to learn more about Shannon and her incredible journey to Seoul!

Shannon King is an Inspiration to Women Everywhere

Shannon King is a powerful force in the Lubbock community. As a commercial REALTOR® for Westmark Commercial across the West Texas area, Shannon is well acquainted with the Lubbock area. But that’s not the only way she’s involved in the community. Shannon is also a powerful entrepreneur who has made it her goal to inspire women everywhere.

Shannon launched A King Sized Life podcast and blog to empower women to be their best selves. Shannon usually ends her podcast with a powerful call to action for her listeners to “get off the sidelines and make the most out of this life because you’ve only got one life to live.” While we here at A-Plus Super Storage are pretty proud of what we do for the Lubbock community, we couldn’t be prouder of Shannon and all she’s done for the women of the South Plains.

Shannon has Come Far in Her Personal and Professional Journey

If you think you know Shannon King, you’d be wrong. Shannon is a wife, mother, and Realtor, and that’s just the start. With A King Sized Life, Shannon has created an entire community of women who lift each other up and push each other to work hard and achieve all that they can in life. More than that, Shannon has made it her mission to advocate against domestic violence, something she’s able to do on her podcast, blog, and on the Mrs. USA Universe LTD stage.

Shannon isn’t afraid to speak out against domestic violence, and on her A King Sized Life podcast, she takes it head-on. By interviewing survivors of abuse and learning about how they’ve used their platforms to encourage change, Shannon has brought awareness to an important issue. As she heads towards an international stage, she can continue to do so at the Mrs. USA Universe LTD pageant with her platform, The Pledge Campaign Against Domestic Violence and Abuse.

A-Plus Super Storage Can’t Wait to See Shannon on the Mrs. USA Universe LTD Stage

Clearly, Shannon King has accomplished so much in her career and her journey towards Mrs. USA Universe LTD. A-Plus Super Storage can’t wait to watch her stun the crowd in Seoul on November 26 at the pageant because there’s no one more deserving. Be sure to follow her journey to Seoul on her Instagram, @justshannonking.

testShould You Move to Lubbock?

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There are definitely more than a few great cities to live in in the United States. And when you’re looking to move somewhere new, that can make things even more confusing. After all, if you could move anywhere, how are you supposed to narrow it down? Well, if Lubbock, Texas, is on the list of places you might move, then you should certainly move it to your top spot.

 

While we here at A-Plus Super Storage might be biased since Lubbock is our hometown, we also think anyone who moves to the Hub City will find life here is pretty sweet. Should you move to Lubbock? Well, the short answer is yes! And we can help make your move easier, too. To understand why, and just how awesome of a city Lubbock is, you’ve come to the right place.

Lubbock is Incredibly Affordable

One of the biggest perks of living in Lubbock is that the city is really affordable. While Lubbock is a good-sized city with a population of over 250,000 and plenty of amenities, the cost of living is still pretty low. Living in Lubbock is certainly cheaper than living in other big Texas cities, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do in Lubbock.

 

Not only is the average cost of a home in Lubbock less than $175,000, but the city is constantly growing and expanding, meaning there are always new homes, stores, and restaurants being built. So, there’s plenty of affordable housing in Lubbock as well as plenty of opportunities to find your perfect house within your perfect budget!

There are Plenty of Employment Opportunities

If you’re worried about finding a place to work in Lubbock, you probably don’t have to. Because Lubbock home to Texas Tech University as well as Lubbock Christian University, there are plenty of jobs to be had at both those institutions of higher education.

 

Additionally, the job market in Lubbock is constantly expanding. Not only is the unemployment rate in Lubbock lower than the national average, but projected job growth rate is expected to be 39.8%, significantly higher than the national average. Lubbock can offer jobs in so many different industries—from education to marketing, business, agriculture, sales, retail, and food and beverage—that there’s bound to be something for everyone.

There are Plenty of Entertainment Options

Obviously, Lubbock has family-friendly entertainment options like movie theaters, mini golf, go-karts, arcades, great public parks, as well as an amusement park, a water park, and so much more! But for just the adults, there’s, even more, to do on a night out.

 

From fun bars to breweries, there is no shortage of date-night activities in the 806. But there’s also so much more beyond that! Lubbock’s live music scene is always happening, and there are so many cool music venues to check out. Additionally, if you want something fun to do during the day, you can’t go wrong with a winery tour featuring some of the best wineries in Texas!

The Restaurant Scene is Always Expanding

Perhaps one of the best things about living in Lubbock is that the restaurant scene is seriously impressive. It seems as though there’s always a new great restaurant to eat at in Lubbock, and there really is! Whether you want barbeque, Mexican food, Italian, Chinese, a great burger, or anything else, there’s something in Lubbock just calling your name!

 

From a nice brunch place to a tasty food truck, Lubbock has plenty of restaurants and eateries to make sure you never go hungry. So, if you’re torn over whether to move to Lubbock, just consider all the money you’ll save on housing and all the amazing new restaurants you’ll be able to try. Honestly, it’s a win-win.

We Have so Many Storage Locations to Help Your Move!

Obviously, deciding to move somewhere new is no small decision, and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. But if you do decide that Lubbock, Texas, is your next home, then we are here to help make your move as seamless as possible. Because moving into a new house or even a new apartment is never all that simple, A-Plus Super Storage has plenty of storage units and options to make things less stressful.

 

Whether you have to live somewhere temporarily while you wait to move into the house you bought, or you just can’t decide what neighborhood to live in so you’re staying in hotels while you decide, we have plenty of locations that can hold the rest of your belongings while you get settled.

 

Yes, moving somewhere new is a big decision. We get that! But we also think you can’t go wrong if you decide to move to Lubbock. The city is only growing more and more each year, and with so many amenities, fun things to do, and a low cost of living, what are you waiting for? The Hub City is ready to welcome you with open arms!