Hello A-J readers!
Three months in to 2025, Lubbock has already seen some shakeups in the business community. This week brought a review of February developments and a feature on a woman who has made a name for herself in the Landman business.
February was a relatively slow month for business updates, with the A-J reporting on six notable developments over the month. However, it did bring some unexpected losses, with the closures of Cinemark Southwest Lubbock Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., and On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, 6709 Slide Road.
I spoke with Kathy Robertson, senior vice president and manager of Oil & Gas Property Operations for PlainsCapital Bank, about her nearly 20-year career as a landman. Robertson told me of her journey into the business, which helps people understand their mineral rights and much more. She also offered some advice for anyone looking to get into the career path.
“I got into it and fell in love with it,” Robertson said. “It was a little bit accidental, one of those things where you’re in the right place at the right time.”
I have several messages out to companies regarding tariffs at grocery stores, upcoming locations and rumored new businesses. Nothing is on the books yet, but I hope my contacts get back to me in time for the next weekend edition.
As always, thank you for reading and supporting the A-J.
Alana Edgin writes about business for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip? Contact her via email at aedgin@lubbockonline.com.
