Zero Bill. Full Heart. Lubbock’s Pay It Forward | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

An auto shop in Lubbock just did something extraordinary: they fixed a customer’s car for free—over a month’s worth of work, no bill. Owner Timothy Alderman, who’s battled addiction and rebuilt his life, chose Adriana Marquez for his “Pay It Forward” program, which gives someone in need free car repairs each month. For Marquez, stranded without a vehicle after losing her job, this was a lifeline—making daily tasks possible again. The program also helps ex-convicts and those in recovery, reflecting Alderman’s belief in second chances. They’ve already helped a sober living house and are now…