Lubbock remembers military history   The nation's military veterans are highly esteemed in the Lubbock area.

South Plains holds past, heritage on display   The history of this region's foundational industry -- agriculture -- is being reconstructed piece by piece at the recently instituted American Museum of Agriculture.

Arboretum showcases local plant varieties   It's not uncommon to see a red-spotted blackbird, or even a cotton-tailed rabbit run under the gazebo at the Lubbock Memorial Arbor etum.

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS   Events, places to see and sites of historical interest on the South Plains:

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