Tech Terrace Neighbor: Carla Mahan

Lone Star Wildlife Solutions Owner: Bryce Gartman

Bryce Gartman, owner of Lone Star Wildlife Solutions in Lubbock, sits down with Shawn to talk about his work removing and relocating wildlife from residential and commercial properties across West Texas and Tech Terrace. He and Shawn discuss common local issues, especially raccoons, bees, squirrels, and seasonal snake calls, and share examples of unusual jobs like Africanized beehives and snakes found in buildings. This is an insightful episode with a local business owner!   Thanks for listening to this episode of Hey Neighbor!   Social Media Facebook: Tech Terrace UNIT Instagram: @techterracerealestate @techterraceunit   Want to get connected with a podcast guest? Contact the Tech Terrace Real Estate office by emailing morgan@techterrace.com.

Tech Terrace Neighbor: Joyce Cheatham

In this episode of Hey Neighbor, Joyce Cheatham, a Tech Terrace resident since 1963, shares memories of raising five children in the neighborhood and seeing children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren attend local schools like Roscoe Wilson. She recalls earlier days centered on Wagner Park, nearby shopping on 50th Street, and a stronger sense of neighbor connection, and reflects on how the neighborhood still feels lively with walking, parks, and Texas Tech traditions. Cheatham also discusses her 32-year teaching career at Monterey High School, her longtime work at the Antique Mall of Lubbock, and ways neighbors can stay connected through gatherings and events like the holiday home tour. This is a great episode with a great neighbor you won’t want to miss.   Thanks for listening to this episode of Hey Neighbor!   Social Media Facebook: Tech Terrace UNIT Instagram: @techterracerealestate @techterraceunit   Want to get connected with a podcast guest? Contact the Tech Terrace Real Estate office by emailing morgan@techterrace.com.

Good Line Beer Co. Owners: Shawn Phillips and Chris Troutman

In this episode Chris Troutman and Shawn Phillips, co-founders of Good Line Beer Company in Tech Terrace, share how they secured the Boston Avenue building just before COVID, delayed opening, and used that time to refine recipes and learn commercial brewing through hands-on collaboration with other Texas brewers. They describe Good Line’s neighborhood-focused approach, events like trivia and pint night, rotating food trucks, and address early concerns about being seen as a late-night bar. They also discuss opening a Wolfforth satellite taproom. Make sure you check out Good Line if you haven’t already!   Thanks for listening to this episode of Hey Neighbor!   Social Media Facebook: Tech Terrace UNIT Instagram: @techterracerealestate @techterraceunit   Want to get connected with a podcast guest? Contact the Tech Terrace Real Estate office by emailing morgan@techterrace.com.

Tech Terrace Neighbor: Carla Mahan

In this episode, Carla Mahan, a longtime Tech Terrace resident on 22nd Street, talks with Shawn about neighborhood life, from Yard of the Month and association events to the desire for stronger connections among neighbors. She shares her family story, three kids and eleven grandkids, and their tradition of Monday-night family dinners, alongside a discussion of downsizing versus keeping space for future grandkid visits. Carla remembers moving to the neighborhood in the mid-1980s, raising children who attended our local schools and her career at LISD and Texas Tech. She also describes her travels to Australia. You don’t want to miss this episode.   Thanks for listening to this episode of Hey Neighbor!   Social Media Facebook: Tech Terrace UNIT Instagram: @techterracerealestate @techterraceunit   Want to get connected with a podcast guest? Contact the Tech Terrace Real Estate office by emailing morgan@techterrace.com.

Jet Seideman

In this episode, Jet Seideman talks about life growing up in the neighborhood, how his parents have lived on 20th Street since 1985, and how that influenced his path into real estate and appraising. Jet talks about growing up biking the neighborhood, attending Roscoe Wilson and Hutch, and discusses Tech Terrace’s distinctive character, walkability, architecture, and strong word-of-mouth housing market. Shawn and Jet discuss renovations, rising home values, rentals vs. homeowners, and they also touch on schooling, parenting anxiety, how COVID changed student behavior and parties, and their connections to Texas Tech. Stay tuned for another great episode!   Thanks for listening to this episode of Hey Neighbor!   Social Media Facebook: Tech Terrace UNIT Instagram: @techterracerealestate @techterraceunit   Want to get connected with a podcast guest? Contact the Tech Terrace Real Estate office by emailing morgan@techterrace.com.