I think the problem is that they're not getting their message out. They must shriek louder. But they're right about one thing, Lubbock sucks.
If they have a PR consultant that person really sucks.
I'm sure you have plenty of time to recall your days in Lubbock on your 1-1/2 hour commute if you've moved to one of Texas' "bigger" cities. Me, I'll be on my 2nd cocktail in an hour.