[Reb Raider]

I was there late 70's and never saw a fight in the 4 years I was there. I heard about fights between guys that had too much to drink at some of the local bars, but that's it. I am guessing from your post that you had a bad run in with someone...? As far as lightening up, whenever I sing the Texas bite my ... song I have a smile on my face and am not taking myself too seriously!! That is why I had a smiley face in my post. :) What I remember to this day is the closer I got to Lubbock, the friendlier people got. Ten family members have gone to Tech and it was a great experience for us. Sorry your time there wasn't more pleasant!

[and the horse you rode in on]

I was there late 70's and never saw a fight in the 4 years I was there. I heard about fights between guys that had too much to drink at some of the local bars, but that's it. I am guessing from your post that you had a bad run in with someone...? As far as lightening up, whenever I sing the Texas bite my ... song I have a smile on my face and am not taking myself too seriously!! That is why I had a smiley face in my post. :) What I remember to this day is the closer I got to Lubbock, the friendlier people got. Ten family members have gone to Tech and it was a great experience for us. Sorry your time there wasn't more pleasant!

No fights, but the continual blowing grit in everything kept enough abrasive in my mouth to treat my tooth enamel as badly as it did the paint on my car.

I am from the land of green grass and big oak trees, south of Houston. I was just never comfortable with the climate. When the humidity drops below 70% I get panicky.
The people are friendly, but then they are in most of Texas.