The name "Yellow House Canyon" comes from the Spanish phrase "Casas Amarillas", meaning Yellow Houses. Early Spanish explorers of the area thought that a rock formation appeared to be a row of yellow houses from a distance and the name persisted. The canyon is nearly 20 miles long, stretching from Mackenzie Park, through the east side of Lubbock, and ending about 6 miles east of Slaton. The canyon has a rich history, including a brief skirmish in 1877 between a few Comanche warriors and a small group of buffalo hunters. The canyon is also home to Yellow House Ranch, established in 1901, by George Washington Littlefield. Littlefield was the namesake and founder of the city of Littlefield, and ran an extremely successful cattle operation at the Ranch until the 1920's. Present day Yellow House Ranch is a private facility, specializing in horse boarding and foaling. Yellow House Canyon is a beautiful, often overlooked, gem in our area. We encourage you to visit the canyon and experience our incredible local landmark for yourself!
You can learn more about the Canyon here and learn about the Battle of Yellow House Canyon here.
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Kurt Loveless attained his undergraduate degree in microbiology from Texas Tech University in 1978 and his DDS from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 1983. Dr. Loveless completed his General Practice Residency at Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, Texas in 1984 and has since been practicing dentistry in Lubbock, Texas. Dedicated to providing his patients with the most up-to-date quality care, he has completed over 1500 hours of postgraduate education. Among the extensive training and education Dr. Loveless has received, his patients have greatly benefited from his numerous courses in dental implants, full mouth restorative and esthetic treatments for procedures such as veneers and bonding.
As the former Chairman of the Board for the Texas Dental Association (TDA) Smiles Foundation, Dr. Loveless works with a large team of volunteers to serve the community by offering dental care to individuals with no other means of attaining treatment. His active involvement in the TDA’s charitable mission projects has taken him across the state as he donates his time and expertise for many Texas Mission of Mercy events. He is an active member of both the Society for the preservation of Oral Health. He is a member of the Pankey Alumni Association, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the American Dental Association (ADA). He has received the Texas Dental Association Service Recognition Award in 2006 and 2010 and the Texas Dental Association President’s Award in 2012.
