Est. 1946 — Lubbock, Texas
A History of Truly Listening
For over 75 years, one family has been on a mission to make sure nobody misses a word. This is the story of Livingston Hearing Aid Center.
Our founder, Ollie Livingston serves in the United States Army as an audiologist.
Richard Davila, born in Harlingen and a past president of Abilene Kiwanis Club, opens Livingston Hearing Aid Center at 1913A 19th Street in Lubbock, TX — offering Zenith Hearing Aids and a commitment to quality care.
Three decades of growth. Richard Davila Sr. and his team are among the first in West Texas to offer new analog hearing instruments. They embrace every advance in technology — always in service of the patient.
Richard Davila Sr. passes away, leaving behind a legacy of care. His son, Richard Davila II, steps in to carry the torch — opening a new purpose-built location and celebrating with a ribbon cutting.
Richard Davila II modernizes operations, computerizes patient records, and prepares the company for major expansion. His vision: bring the care his father built in Lubbock to underserved communities across the region.
Livingston is among the first practices in the region to offer digital hearing instruments. Richard Davila II, then in his twenties, trains on early computerized fitting systems — setting a standard for technology adoption the company still holds today.
Livingston Hearing has grown into a multi-location practice with dozens of licensed hearing care professionals. What makes the difference is never just the devices — it's the people. Clinicians who built careers here because they believe in the mission.
Livingston Hearing crosses state lines into Colorado, opening clinics in Durango and surrounding communities that had long lacked quality hearing care. Patients who previously drove hours to see a specialist now have a trusted provider close to home.
Arizona is the next frontier. Livingston opens clinics in the Phoenix metro and across the state, bringing the same community-focused approach to a new market. By now the network spans four states and shows no signs of slowing down.
Today, LHAC operates 57+ locations across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. Richard Davila II remains at the helm, still personally committed to the promise made in that small Lubbock storefront in 1946: that everyone deserves to hear life fully.