Lubbock Fencing Club Preps for Opening, Tech Campus Hit by Winter Storm

Flatland Fencing and January business updates make headlines in Lubbock

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:31am

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The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported on the upcoming opening of a new fencing club called Flatland Fencing, as well as the impact of Winter Storm Fern on the Texas Tech University campus, which was blanketed in heavy snow and ice.

Why it matters

The new fencing club represents growth in niche sports and activities in the Lubbock community, while the winter storm disrupted normal operations at the local university, transforming the campus into a winter wonderland.

The details

Flatland Fencing is an upcoming fencing club that will be opening soon in Lubbock. The club is being described by some as "chess at 50 mph". Meanwhile, Winter Storm Fern brought heavy snow and ice to the Texas Tech campus, creating a picturesque winter scene on the usually sun-drenched campus.

  • Winter Storm Fern hit the Lubbock area in late January 2026.

The players

Flatland Fencing

An upcoming fencing club opening soon in Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Tech University

The local university in Lubbock that was impacted by the winter storm.

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The takeaway

The Lubbock community is diversifying its sports and recreational offerings with the upcoming Flatland Fencing club, while also weathering the disruptions caused by a major winter storm on the Texas Tech campus.