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This interview features Randall “Randy” Christian as he discuss a variety of issues. Topics discussed include the United Way controversy from the late eighties, and the influence of Texas Tech on the growth of the city. Moreover, the interview focuses on the growth of Lubbock and Mr. Christian’s experiences on the city council of Lubbock and dealing with and planning for this growth.
  
 
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Introduction; the United Way scandal; Thoughts about TTU playing in the national championships; Loop 88 and Lubbock’s growth; New development plans for the city of Lubbock; the new national cemetery; Supporting veterans and veteran based projects; Relationship between national and regional politics; Advice for those interesting in running for city council; City council’s role in educating the public; Citizens Tower; His family relationships
 
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Revision as of 19:39, 30 October 2024

This interview features Randall “Randy” Christian as he discuss a variety of issues. Topics discussed include the United Way controversy from the late eighties, and the influence of Texas Tech on the growth of the city. Moreover, the interview focuses on the growth of Lubbock and Mr. Christian’s experiences on the city council of Lubbock and dealing with and planning for this growth.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Randall "Randy" Christian

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: February 15, 2023

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez

Length: 01:45:04 (1 hour 45 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction; the United Way scandal; Thoughts about TTU playing in the national championships; Loop 88 and Lubbock’s growth; New development plans for the city of Lubbock; the new national cemetery; Supporting veterans and veteran based projects; Relationship between national and regional politics; Advice for those interesting in running for city council; City council’s role in educating the public; Citizens Tower; His family relationships

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374000 >


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