Raiderland Hot Links Featuring Texas Tech Football, Embracing The Hate, Old Stadiums Rock, Robin Williams Remembered, Taco Tuesday, Luxury Travel & Center Pivot History

Center Pivot Farmers 1957 via Traces of Texas Photo by Joe Scherzel — 1957 Center Pivot - Photo By: Joe Scherschel via Traces of Texas

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4️⃣ Red Raiders named as @PFN365 Preseason All-Americans pic.twitter.com/2rl4fhntQm
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) August 10, 2026

What y’all think? pic.twitter.com/Azjfrxh4X4
— Texas Tech Volleyball (@TexasTechVB) August 10, 2026

Good luck, gents! ⛳️

Three Red Raiders tee it up today at the 126th U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club.

📊 Live Scoring: https://t.co/P99MR9pUeZ pic.twitter.com/jUdGcFC5Fb
— Texas Tech Men’s Golf (@TexasTechMGolf) August 10, 2026

Nothing better than a 2-0 trip 🇨🇦✅ pic.twitter.com/5uBXrCkUV2
— Lady Raider Basketball (@LadyRaiderWBB) August 11, 2026

I am very proud to announce my commitment to play baseball at @TTU_Baseball I want to thank Coach Tadlock for giving me this opportunity to play baseball at the next level. Thank you to my parents, coaches, teammates, and most importantly God. Dream come true. #wreckem #gunsup pic.twitter.com/ZIjlnQPuKf
— Wyatt Duke (@Wyatt_Duke17) August 10, 2026

Ranked No. 12 and picked to repeat as Big 12 champion, Texas Tech probably doesn't need immediate help from freshmen. But here some young newcomers generating a buzz regardless. https://t.co/eazbbf6kN9
— Don Williams (@AJ_DonWilliams) August 10, 2026

This is, um, much bigger than I pictured it. https://t.co/mp6rpYsHZt
— Nathan Giese (@NathanGiese) August 10, 2026

8/7/88: Jose Guzman pitched a 5 hitter as Texas won its first series in more than five weeks as they beat Cleveland 2-0. Guzman (10-8) became Texas' first 10-game winner this season, striking out six & walking one. It was his second shutout and sixth complete game of the season. pic.twitter.com/7wax1tE8f4
— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) August 11, 2026

8/7/84: Gary Ward ripped a single, a double, & a triple, scored 2 runs, including the game-winner as Texas beat Toronto, 7-6, in 10 innings. George Wright, who became a hero for the 2nd straight night, chopped an RBI single over a drawn in infield to score Ward and end the game. pic.twitter.com/8mPsfRgP07
— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) August 11, 2026

Johnny Edwards, 1974 @astros pic.twitter.com/lxOyP74fEZ
— Vintage Jerseys & Hats (@PolyesterUnis) August 11, 2026

Mickey Mantle's injuries he piled up throughout his career. How many home runs do you think he hits without the injuries? pic.twitter.com/NjUSZODBSQ
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) August 11, 2026

J.R. Richard holding seven baseballs in one hand inside the Astrodome back in early 1980. Shot right as he was dominating the league following back-to-back 300-strikeout seasons Photo by Ronald C. Modra

When you look back at the most intimidating and dominant pitchers of the… pic.twitter.com/ef6ceRUYy3
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) August 11, 2026

50 Years Ago Tonight
August 11, 1976

The #Jets host the #Giants in a preseason game before 35,000 at the recently-remodeled and reopened Yankee Stadium.

The Jets were entrenched in a bitter, years-long lease dispute with the Mets and New York City over the use of Shea Stadium.… pic.twitter.com/O7pTQPdl5l
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) August 11, 2026

Rich Stadium, the newest and most modern facility in the #NFL
34 climate controlled suites
38 concession stands
Team facility #OrchardPark pic.twitter.com/zQSy1fn0i2 https://t.co/Jl9xygUZc0
— Old Time Football 🏈 (@Ol_TimeFootball) August 10, 2026

Admit it, you owned one. pic.twitter.com/ACqNuSCLQ5
— Growing Up Retro (@GrowingUpRetro) August 10, 2026

Remembering the comedic genius Robin Williams, who passed away on this date in 2014.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Williams improvised so much during his performance as the Genie in Aladdin that Disney agreed not to submit the film for Academy Award consideration in the Best Adapted… pic.twitter.com/0WTSsd9xCv
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) August 11, 2026

Robin Williams 🎩🪄 Good Morning, Vietnam! 🇻🇳

Remembering the legendary Robin Williams on the date we lost him, August 11th, 2014. #RIP

His unforgettable performance as Adrian Cronauer brought laughter, energy, and heart to the screen.

Gone but never forgotten. ❤️🎬 pic.twitter.com/N4HEG0enxZ
— Music Jim 🎩🪄 (@MusicJim2) August 11, 2026

The Go-Go's released their second studio album, "Vacation," on this date in 1982.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The album became the first cassette album to be certified gold by the RIAA. pic.twitter.com/tPyUiQCyE0
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) August 11, 2026

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— 80s Nostalgia Channel (@80s_channel) August 10, 2026

Happy #80s Birthday to Joe Jackson(72), Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh(74), Amy Holland(73), Lawrence Monoson(62), @stevewoz Steve Wozniak(76) & 'The Emperor' Ian McDiarmid(82)
— Old School 80s (@OldSchool80s) August 11, 2026

The Rolling Stones 🎩🪄 Ruby Tuesday (Live 1991)

It’s Tuesday after all, so what better way to kick off the day than with this Stones classic?

From the live album Flashpoint, this one still sounds fantastic decades later! 🔥🎸 #HappyTuesday pic.twitter.com/GNRAUbVhv8
— Music Jim 🎩🪄 (@MusicJim2) August 11, 2026

Nothing says road trip like a woodgrain wagon!https://t.co/CdbZzXz6rE pic.twitter.com/YCJXn2Oftr
— Bring a Trailer (@Bringatrailer) August 10, 2026

Taco of the Day.@HarmeetKDhillon pic.twitter.com/709Xtwl8uV
— Taco King 𝕏 (@tacokingX) August 10, 2026

Post Victory Hot Dog In San Fran 🙏🏽⚾️ pic.twitter.com/jnnZOdg1cl
— Rich O'Toole (@RichOToole) August 11, 2026

Astros vs The Giants in San Fran. 🙏🏽⚾️ pic.twitter.com/pjclgnkp13
— Rich O'Toole (@RichOToole) August 11, 2026

⭐ Reserve your tickets ahead of time for the Sons of '76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions! This new exhibit celebrates the intertwined story of America and the Alamo. https://t.co/vfI6A2Bzi6 pic.twitter.com/HPJMPoSykx
— The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) August 10, 2026

It’s unsafe to enter the Star House nowadays (here’s a pic a friend sent me a couple weeks ago). If you’re looking to “visit” Parker history, I’d recommend visiting the Parker cabin @logcabinvillage (see attached excerpt from Brimstone and Butchery p. 290). Thanks for the post… https://t.co/1D3YZpmhiD pic.twitter.com/bowhIQjibk
— Trevor P. Wardlaw (@1thread6flags) August 11, 2026

Folks watch a sixth-grade football game between Reinhardt elementary and Casa View elementary in Dallas, 1957. Using advanced AI technology, I am able to translate exactly what each of these folks is saying/thinking. The woman on the left with the black purse is screaming at her… pic.twitter.com/Snbkrdj4pi
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) August 11, 2026

Another entry in my informal "Most Texas Photo of All Time" contest. These two Panhandle farmers standing in front of a center-pivot irrigator on the flat-as-a-pancake landscape with a train rolling by in the background, one of the farmers wearing overalls, is about a 9.875 on a… pic.twitter.com/q4O78mbvX7
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) August 10, 2026

Good morning from West Texas! pic.twitter.com/ImoTvx1RUp
— Fly’n Brian 🇺🇸 🇳🇴 (@2Rad4u2112) August 11, 2026

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

(Click on the image below to link to the full forecast.) https://t.co/A5IfBHT2h7
— KLBK Weather (@KLBKWeather) August 11, 2026

We won't shake the heat anytime soon, but at least rain chances come back into the picture starting Thursday evening. #lubwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/aM3QtqqAML
— NWS Lubbock (@NWSLubbock) August 11, 2026

She runs 6-minute miles and was chosen as one of 600 runners around the world to compete in the Sydney Marathon at the end of this month.

Oh and she's also a Texas Tech grad: pic.twitter.com/AJjLBGmECj
— Lauren Matter (@LaurenMatter) August 10, 2026

Before you head out for the day, here are your morning headlines from KAMC's Jen Phillips. pic.twitter.com/g60UE8RgIQ
— KAMC News (@KAMCNews) August 11, 2026

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