[3] In 2013, the non profit organization Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) was created in order to raise funds for the construction of a new performing arts center in Lubbock, based on the recommendations of a strategic business plan led by Garfield Public/Private LLC, the developer.

In July of that year, Lubbock City Council granted the land on Mac Davis Lane soon to be vacated by Department of Public Safety Headquarters as the site for the new building, as well as up to $300,000 toward demolition of the DPS facility.

The expanded program resulted in projected increased building activity and operational feasibility.

Over the course of construction, Owner-directed enhancements were added to the facility resulting in a final total development cost of $158 million.

[5] The building will have a footprint of 220,000 square feet, and will provide the following facilities: The Buddy Holly Hall opened in January 2021 with COVID-19 restrictions in place.