Hectic 19th Street Construction Kills Another Lubbock Business

19th Street has been a disaster for a long time due to relentless road construction, and businesses near Lubbock High School are doing the best they can to keep the doors open. Just drive down the street and count how many cars they have in their parking lots. Not many, sometimes, none at all.

We Lost Another Good One

One of Lubbock's favorite chain restaurants, Taco Villa, just closed its 19th Street location. They didn't give a reason as to why, but one can assume it probably had something to do with a lack of customers.

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When Will The Construction End?

According to EverythingLubbock, the construction work on 19th street was initially expected to be completed this summer, but delays have pushed the deadline back to Spring of 2026. Hopefully, other businesses on 19th Street will be able to manage until then.

How To Help

In the meantime, you can help local businesses that have been affected by congested roadwork by dropping in and buying a few gift cards to give your friends and family throughout the year. When you buy gift cards, you help a struggling business immediately because you've already paid for the goods and services. It's an excellent way to help out our community, so please, try to buy gift cards, and tell your friends to do the same!

Can I Help You?

Has your Lubbock business struggled through the pesky construction? I'd like to hear about it. Drop me a comment or reach me by email at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com, and let's keep the conversation going.

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