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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tech Café in Lubbock reopened with renovations and a new salad bar, marking the first local business to open in 2025. KLBK
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three police officers in Slaton, Texas, heroically rescued a man from a burning home on New Year’s Day, as body camera footage reveals their quick action. KCBD
- ➤ Lubbock sees a slight decrease in motorcycle fatalities from eight in 2023 to seven in 2024, highlighting the ongoing need for road safety and awareness among drivers and riders. KLBK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A compilation of 55 instances where Lubbock, Texas, was referenced across various pop culture mediums including TV, movies, and music. KKAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock, Texas, boasts the nation's lowest gas prices at $2.41 per gallon post-holiday, contrasting with the national average of $3.07. KLBK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock County, Texas, inaugurates Cary Shaw and Mike Dalby as commissioners for Precincts 3 and 1, respectively, focusing on public safety and efficient resource management. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
A competitive women's basketball game featuring the Texas Tech Red Raiders against the West Virginia Mountaineers at the United Supermarkets Arena.
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Christian Hayes Live Performance
Christian Hayes will perform live at Blue Light in Lubbock, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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Chris Hudgins Live Performance
Texas recording artist Chris Hudgins brings his soulful R&B and Soul musical vibe to Manhattan 9 in Lubbock.
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Braxton Keith Live Performance
Braxton Keith will be performing live at Cook's Garage in Lubbock, Texas.
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Ronnie and The Redwoods Live Performance
Experience the heartfelt Americana and Rock music of Ronnie and The Redwoods, featuring deep lyrics and influences from the blues, folk, and country of West Texas.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
Celebrate the launch of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, Onyx Storm, with a special in-store event that requires proof of purchase for entry.
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Garrison Keillor Live - An Evening of Storytelling and Song
Garrison Keillor will perform an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience participation, and a cappella sing-alongs, focusing on the beauty of growing old and community memories.
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Traffic Safety Course at Golden Corral
A six-hour traffic safety course that includes meals and requires prior registration, designed for court-required education in Lubbock, TX.
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156/Silence and VCTMS Concert at Jake's Sports Cafe
The event features a live concert by 156/Silence and VCTMS at Jake's Sports Cafe in Lubbock, highlighting their unique music styles.
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Texas Groundwater Association Annual Convention 2025
The TGWA Annual Convention serves as the largest gathering for water well professionals in Texas, focusing on education, networking, and fundraising.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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