Copper Caboose shuts down location, claims another is 'on the horizon'

After 24 years of serving American and Mexican food, one of Lubbock's iconic restaurants and sports bars has shut down with little notice, but with tentative plans to re-locate.

Copper Caboose, 5609 Villa Drive , suddenly announced its immediate closure Tuesday night via social media. In the post, it directed people to join them at their other location, 50th Street Caboose, 5027 50th St. , and hinted at a new location.

"With heavy hearts, we have closed our Avenue Q location," the owners stated on social media. "We are truly grateful for all management and staff who have given so much heart and energy over the 17,600 shifts worked since 2001. It’s that same dedication and spirit that keeps the Caboose tradition alive at 50th Street & Slide—and with a new location on the horizon, th