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Lubbock Ghostriders owner returns to work while battling cancer to run business
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danielle Salazar , as published by EverythingLubbock Local
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Gonzalez's situation and her business are available from local news sources, including EverythingLubbock Local.
A Lubbock family is coming together in support of their mother, Veronica Gonzalez, also known as "Mrs. Patty", who has received a cancer diagnosis. She is the owner of Ghostriders Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio, a local business.
Despite her health challenges, Gonzalez has returned to work to manage the business. Her family is relying on faith and each other during this difficult time. Further details about Gonzalez's situation and her business are available from local news sources, including EverythingLubbock Local.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: EverythingLubbock Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Lubbock family is coming together in support of their mother, Veronica Gonzalez, also known as "Mrs. Patty", who has received a cancer diagnosis. She is the owner of Ghostriders Tattoo & Body…
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