CPTSC Annual Conference

CPTSC + SIGDOC 2025 
October 23–25, Texas Tech University 

The co-located CPTSC-SIGDOC conference will be held in the Texas Tech University (TTU) Student Union Building (SUB) on campus. Our facilities will serve as the central location for meetings, presentations, and networking.  

View an interactive campus map here: https://www.ttu.edu/map/  

City  

Lubbock is the crossroads of culture in West Texas. It is the hub of art exhibits, award-winning wineries, live music, theatrical performances and more. Follow VisitLubbock.org for up-to-date information about city happenings: https://visitlubbock.org/  

Airports 

The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is just about 5 miles from campus. More information about the airport can be found here: https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/airport/lbb-travelers-visitors  

Major airlines serving the Lubbock International Airport include:  

• United Airlines 

• American Eagle 

• Southwest Airlines  

For added convenience, non-stop flights are available to Lubbock from the following cities: 

• Houston 

• Dallas (DFW and Lovefield) 

• Austin  

• Las Vegas  

• Denver 

• Phoenix 

Local Transportation  

To and From Airport 

Ride shares are the most viable option to get from the airport to one’s lodging. The 20-minute rides from the airport to downtown range from $35–$45 depending on the time of day. In addition, certain hotels may offer an airport shuttle service, so consider that and follow up directly with your chosen accommodations. 

Rental Cars 

Rental cars are available from the airport and other locations around town. Visitors are also suggested to consider car sharing apps for peer-to-peer rentals.  

Parking 

Limited guest parking is available by the SUB: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/parking/InformationFor/Visitors/VisitorParkingMap.php  

There are paid parking garages and paid street parking within the university.  

Note: TTU football is playing against Oklahoma State on Saturday (10/25). We expect campus to be busy leading up to that weekend. Parking will be very limited. We suggest using a carpool or ride sharing services (Uber/Lyft) to get to and from campus. 

TTU campus offers Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking throughout campus parking lots near entrances to buildings. Visitors wishing to utilize handicapped parking spaces on campus must have a state-issued placard from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Accessible parking is located on the west side of the United Supermarkets Arena entrance for those with a handicapped parking pass. Please check the visitor parking map at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/parking/InformationFor/Visitors/VisitorParkingMap.php for specific accessible spaces. 

Lodging/Hotels 

Most of the conference activities will be held in the Student Union Building (SUB). Other facilities, including the Humanities Building (English home), are within walking distance (less than 0.25 miles) of the SUB.  

👍  denotes hotels frequently used by TTU  

Recommended Hotels (Walking Distance) 

Note: We do not have block reservations at these hotels below. We recommend an early booking with them to avoid the football home-game rush. 

• Woodrow House Bed and Breakfast 
  (~0.4 mile/ 10-mins walk to TTU SUB) 
  Phone: 806-793-3330 
  Address: 2629 19^th Street, Lubbock TX 79410 

• Staybridge Hotel  👍 
  (~0.7 mile/12-mins walk to TTU SUB)  
  https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/lubbock/lbbsb/hoteldetail 
  Phone: 806-765-8900 / 877-238-8889 
  Address: 2515 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 

• Hyatt Place Lubbock 
  (~1.0 mile/ 20-mins walk to TTU SUB) 
  https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/lbbzl-hyatt-place-lubbock  
  Phone: 806-741-0200 
  Address: 2309 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401 

• Overton Hotel  👍 
  (~1.0 mile/ 20-mins walk to TTU SUB)  
  https://www.overtonhotel.com/  
  Phone: 806-776-7000 
  Address: 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401 

• Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown/University Area 
  (~1.3 mile/ 30-mins walk to TTU SUB) 
  https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lbbdt-courtyard-lubbock-downtown-university-area/overview  
  Phone: 806-368-8403 
  Address: 308 Avenue V, Lubbock, TX 79415 

• Hampton Inn & Suites Lubbock University 
  (~1.5 mile/ 30-mins walk to TTU SUB) 
  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lbbluhx-hampton-suites-lubbock-university  
  Phone: 806-758-5959 
  Address: 2828 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, TX 79415 

Other Hotels (Driving Distance) 

Residence Inn Southwest 👍 
(~7 miles/12-mins drive to TTU SUB)  
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lbbrw-residence-inn-lubbock-southwest/overview/  
Phone: 806-701-4801 
Address: 6415 62^nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79424 
Note: We have a block reservation at Residence Inn Southwest. Just mention “TTU College of Arts & Sciences Conference” for reserved rates. 

• Cotton Court Hotel  👍 
  (~1.5 miles/5-mins drive to TTU SUB)  
  https://www.cottoncourthotel.com/ 
  Phone: 806-758-5800 
  Address: 1610 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central/University Area 
  (~2.0 mile/ 7-mins drive to TTU SUB) 
  https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/lubbock/lbbum/hoteldetail  
  Phone: 806-744-2189 
  Address: 2115 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock TX 79415 

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock West Medical Center 
  (~2.0 mile/ 7-mins drive to TTU SUB) 
  https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/lubbock-texas/la-quinta-lubbock-west-medical-center/overview  
  Phone: 806-792-0065 
  Address: 4115 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock TX 79407 

• Pioneer Pocket Hotel 
  (~2.0 mile/ 8-mins drive to TTU SUB) 
  https://www.pioneerpockethotel.com/  
  Phone: 806-778-7783 
  Address: 1204 Broadway St. #103, Lubbock TX 79401

Food 

🥗  denotes vegan & vegetarian options available 

Breakfast/Coffee 

On conference days, hot coffee, tea, and water are provided. Additionally, there are numerous coffee and light breakfast spots in the area. These include the student dining options and Starbucks in the SUB and restaurants on University Avenue across campus. See SUB dining options: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality/dining_hours.php (search for “@Student Union Building”)  

Lunch 

Lunch is included on Friday (SIGDOC – lunch buffet) and Saturday (SIGDOC – boxed sandwiches/wraps). Conference attendees can try a variety of delicacies on-campus (in the SUB) or nearby campus:  

• Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen 🥗 
  https://www.atomicloungepizzakitchen.com/  

• Cafe J & Art Bar (Upscaled dining) 🥗 
  https://www.cafejlubbock.com/  

• Chimy’s (Tex-Mex) Restaurant 
  http://www.chimys.com/  

• Cricket’s Draft House + Grill 
  https://www.cricketsgrill.com/  

• Dreamers Bistro 
  https://dreamersbistro.square.site/  

• Hawaii Poke and Ramen 
  https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiPokeandRamenLubbock/  

• Tikka Shack Indian Grub 🥗 
  http://www.tikkashack.com/  

• Torchy’s Tacos 
  https://torchystacos.com/  

• Skyviews Restaurant (TTU students & staff operated, buffet) 🥗 
  https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/hrm/skyviews/  

Dinner 

Dinner is included on Thursday (CPTSC – dinner buffet). Many local restaurants use the Resy app or Open Table for reservations. Locals recommend the following restaurants in Lubbock:  

• Kaveri Indian Cuisine (Southern Indian) 🥗 
  https://www.kaveriindiancuisine.com/  

• La Sirena (Latinx Cuisine) 🥗 
  https://www.lasirenacocina.com/  

• Taqueria Jalisco (Mexican)  
  https://g.co/kgs/kaZMwp5  

• Yuyo (Japanese Sushi)  
  https://yuyolubbock.com/  

• Momotaro All-You-Can-Eat Hotpot & Sushi & Hibachi (Asian) 
  https://www.momotarolubbock.com/  

• Stella’s (Italian) 🥗 
  https://stellaslubbock.us/  

• Seoul Cuisine (Korean)  
  https://www.seoulkoreancuisinelubbock.com/  

• Vizo’s (African) 
  https://www.vizoslubbock.com/  

• Lite Bite Mediterranean Markets 🥗 
  https://litebitemediterraneanmarkets.com/  

• Gator’s Bayou (Cajun) 
  https://gatorsbayou.com/  

• Funky Door (American fine dining) 🥗 
  https://www.thefunkydoor.com/  

• Triple J Chophouse and Brew (BBQ & brewery) 
  https://www.triplejchophouseandbrewco.com/  

• The Reserve Culinary Tavern (American) 
  https://thereserveculinarytavern.com/  

• The Nicolett (West Texas fine dining) 🥗 
  https://www.nicolettrestaurant.com/  

• The West Table (American fine dining) 🥗 
  https://www.thewesttable.com/  

Breweries & Wineries 

For those who are inclined to partake of nightlife or the local brewery scene, or wish to experience the exquisite vineyards in West Texas, there are numerous options in Lubbock:  

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 
  https://drafthouse.com/lubbock/theater/lubbock  

• Club Luxor 🏳️‍🌈 
  https://www.clubluxor.com/  

• Manhattan 9  
  https://manhattan9.com/  

• Flippers Tavern 
  https://www.flipperstavern.com/  

• Goodline Beers  
  https://goodlinebeer.com/  

• Two Docs Brewing Co.  
  https://twodocsbrewing.com/  

• McPherson Cellars  
  https://www.mcphersoncellars.com/  

• Llano Estacado Winery 
  https://llanowine.com/  

Non-alcoholic Recommendations 

Lubbock offers a variety of non-alcoholic entertainment/social options:  

• The Soda Shack (Soft drinks with syrups, purées, creams, & fresh fruits) 
  https://www.facebook.com/thesodashacktx/  

• Teapioca Lounge (Premium loose leave teas, boba teas, smoothies, coffees) 
  https://www.teapiocalounge.com/teapioca-commons-west-lubbock-boba-tea/  

• Kokomo (Korean corndogs, mochi donuts, boba teas) 
  https://kokomokdog.com/  

• The Human Bean (Coffees, teas, frozen beverages, bright energy drinks) 
  https://thehumanbean.com/blogs/stores/tx-lubbock-82nd-st  

• For zero-proof drinking experience, visit: https://visitlubbock.org/blog/zero-proof-pours-in-lubbock-texas/  

Entertainment & Sightseeing Recommendations 

While you’re in Lubbock for the conference, take advantage of the city’s rich cultural heritage and diverse entertainment offerings. Lubbock provides plenty of opportunities to explore West Texas culture during your downtime: 

• Museum of Texas Tech University – free 
  https://www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/  

• National Ranching & Heritage Center – free 
  https://ranchingheritage.org/  

• Buddy Holly Center 
  https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/ 

• Silent Wings Museum 
  https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/silent-wings-museum  

• SUPLBK (Standup paddling, kayaking) 
  https://suplbk.com/  

Use the Visit Lubbock website for updated events: https://visitlubbock.org/things-to-do/  

Weather & Packing Guidance 

October in Lubbock features pleasant fall weather with daily highs ranging from 81°F to 70°F and overnight lows around 52°F. The semi-arid climate means low humidity and minimal rainfall. Bring layers for significant temperature variation––light sweaters for cool mornings/evenings, short-sleeves for warm afternoons. Use comfortable walking shoes for campus navigation, and a light jacket for potential rain.  

General Accessibility Information 

While specific wheelchair-accessible route information wasn’t found in searches, campus buildings are required to meet ADA compliance standards. Conference attendees needing assistance with route planning should contact the local conference host for detailed accessibility information between venues. 

Most major hotel chains mentioned in this guide are required to provide ADA-compliant accommodations including accessible rooms and parking. When booking, specifically request accommodations and confirm specific features needed. For restaurants, major establishments are required to provide accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. The campus dining options in the SUB will also be accessible. Attendees should call restaurants in advance to confirm accessibility features and request accessible seating. 

For conference attendees needing assistive technology support, contact the conference host team in advance to discuss available resources such as assistive listening devices, screen readers, or interpreter services. 

More accessibility resources will be offered in the conference program.