Most Texan Thing You’ve Done This Week, Raiderland Hot Links Featuring Texas Tech MBB Roster Updates, Big 12/Big Games, The Great Efren Herrera, Spin The Bottle, Clark Griswold & Journey Escapes

It starts up front 😤@howardddd1 x @JacobPonton2 pic.twitter.com/PcLMJqbZVP

— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 30, 2026

Headshots this year were 🔥 pic.twitter.com/d7ovVwzTlY

— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 30, 2026

It all starts in one week!

🆚 – New Mexico (Exh.)
📍 – Lubbock, Texas
🏟️ – Ft. Walker
📅 – Aug. 6
⏲️ – 7 p.m.
🎟️ – Free pic.twitter.com/jQEu1CoxtB

— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) July 30, 2026

Thanksgiving plans ✅ pic.twitter.com/ajSYSmJenv

— Lady Raider Basketball (@LadyRaiderWBB) July 30, 2026

Darrion Williams and Donovan Atwell have finally, officially joined the fight for another year of eligibility.https://t.co/QlFtJUge70

— Nathan Giese (@NathanGiese) July 30, 2026

David Bailey was the Jets' most dominant player on the field today, per @Nick_Faria1720 👀

"Bailey recorded an unofficial tally of three sacks today at practice. He also had several pressures. His quick get-off was making life miserable for New York's stalwart tackles in Armand… pic.twitter.com/MsGFbzLmvr

— SleeperJets (@SleeperJets) July 30, 2026

Card #298 – Danny Darwin #Rangers

1982: Darwin made 56 appearances (including 1 start). He posted a 3.44 ERA and 61 Ks in 89 innings, with a 10-8 record and 7 saves.

On 7/31/82 Darwin tossed 3.1 scoreless relief innings and notched the save as Texas beat the Yankees 3-2. #Topps pic.twitter.com/f2YuZg82dm

— ToppsCards (@1975Topps) July 30, 2026

OTD- July 30, 2016

Michael Young is elected into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame at The Ballpark in Arlington pic.twitter.com/uKdMNMp0Q4

— Ballpark Way (@BallparkWay) July 30, 2026

Alou Brothers, 1966 @Braves @Pirates @SFGiants pic.twitter.com/P23kKiDFCS

— Vintage Jerseys & Hats (@PolyesterUnis) July 31, 2026

The Green Monster being built, 1911, before the ballpark's opening in 1912.

The original wall was a 25-foot wooden fence on top of a 10-foot embankment called "Duffy's Cliff". After a fire in 1933, the wall was rebuilt with concrete and tin. The wall was painted green in 1947,… pic.twitter.com/XzePMKLXP9

— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) July 31, 2026

July 30, 1960

THE INAUGURAL GAME OF THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

The Buffalo #Bills host the Boston #Patriots in a preseason exhibition game before 16,474 fans at The Ol' Rockpile — War Memorial Stadium.

The AFL's first points are scored by Patriots standout defensive end Bob… pic.twitter.com/4aTS9cUJpO

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) July 31, 2026

Happy 75th Birthday, Efrén Herrera!#Seahawks Legend

The second Mexican-born player ever drafted by an NFL team, Efrén was a First-Team All-Pro placekicker and Super Bowl champion for the Cowboys in 1977.

But perhaps his most memorable plays occurred on fake field goals while… pic.twitter.com/0NaiwnjGX9

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) July 30, 2026

OTD in 1983….

Steelers and Saints play through lightning

Gifford: “Right over our heads, a big lightning bolt.”

Cosell: “A scary scene.”

Yet, the Hall of Fame game goes on. You can hear the thunder throughout these clips. pic.twitter.com/VKmQyuP850

— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) July 30, 2026

We had it much better than kids today 😉 pic.twitter.com/Fv4Kf3WSiR

— Growing Up Retro (@GrowingUpRetro) July 30, 2026

"National Lampoon's Vacation" was the #1 movie at the box office today in 1983.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Director Harold Ramis filmed an alternate ending after test audiences disliked the original finale, which more closely followed John Hughes' short story. pic.twitter.com/P9GHv0S31u

— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) July 31, 2026

Journey released their blockbuster album "Escape" today in 1981.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Jonathan Cain has said the phrase "Don't Stop Believin'" came from encouragement his father often gave him while he struggled to make it as a musician. pic.twitter.com/Q83zP5pOvH

— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) July 31, 2026

INXS-
Suicide Blonde❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/9FLCl2tbS2

— Rita Jeswant (@ritajeswnt) July 31, 2026

Now live at BaT Auctions: 1972 Ford F-250 Highboy 4×4. https://t.co/XeJv8LdLsO pic.twitter.com/UDppo47MTR

— Bring a Trailer (@Bringatrailer) July 30, 2026

Taco of the Day.@BowTiedPassport pic.twitter.com/OlqB8CHdWh

— Taco King 𝕏 (@tacokingX) July 31, 2026

Steak & Shrimp 🥩 🍤 pic.twitter.com/ATO6ZfwoLj

— Food Pleaser (@FoodPleaser) July 31, 2026

The Young Texans Tour is perfect for kids of all ages! Led by expert Alamo tour guides and living historians, young guests will step back in time and experience history through hands-on activities.

Book your tour today! https://t.co/B9AjWzMg77 pic.twitter.com/6I4z7ZfbSP

— The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) July 31, 2026

Traces of Texas reader Joe Taccetta saw the photo that I posted earlier of the church at Guerrero Viejo, which was submerged when Falcon Lake was impounded in 1953 and thoughtfully sent in these two photos of the church there when he fished it in 2009. The first photo shows the… pic.twitter.com/nFKgpKxxqt

— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) July 30, 2026

Here's a deliciously random Texas history photo. Back in July, 1952, just before the opening of the Roundup Drive-In Theater in Mason, Texas, a projector technician was flown in to work on a projector. His plane landed nearby on Highway 87 and taxied right on up to the theater.… pic.twitter.com/vjlqlJys8r

— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) July 30, 2026

From local nonprofits and schools to artists, businesses, and friends of the Museum, every brushstroke helped bring the Cowgirl Colors: A Community Canvas installation to life.

Thank you to everyone who made this project so special. The installation is now complete, and we… pic.twitter.com/tdMLzizADz

— CowgirlMuseum (@CowgirlMuseum) July 23, 2026

New World Screwworm is a devastating pest that can kill infested animals. Help stop its spread!

PLEASE REPORT animals that show signs of being infested to https://t.co/jFMGHcCQNo:

– Enlarging wounds
– Open sores w/ live maggots
– Acting irritated
– Foul, rotted flesh odor pic.twitter.com/MLqAGmbkKM

— Texas Parks & Wildlife (@TPWDnews) July 27, 2026

Good Morning! Here's Meteorologist Chris Whited's update on your Friday and weekend forecast across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains. #txwx #KLBK #Lubbock

Full Forecast: https://t.co/vp4pX8NE8L pic.twitter.com/4WKFFOCE3V

— KLBK Weather (@KLBKWeather) July 31, 2026

Update: There is a "marginal" (1/5) risk for severe weather across portions of the South Plains and Rolling Plains from Friday PM. Some thunderstorms may produce up to 60 mph wind gusts and up to pea size hail. Some minor localized flooding could also occur. #txwx #Lubbock #KLBK pic.twitter.com/ffnlqzF5bR

— Chris Whited – KLBK (@severewxchaser) July 31, 2026