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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Dream Center offers free haircuts by appointment on Mondays for those in need; residents should call (806) 793-3336 to schedule and stay on budget with affordable local services. KFYO
- ➤ On Monday, a mother safely surrendered her infant to a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 9 (near 50th St and Utica Ave), marking its first use in Texas. The baby was taken to a hospital and placed under Child Protective Services as officials praised the initiative. KCBD
- ➤ Families in need can access free haircuts at Lubbock Dream Center, available by appointment on Mondays. Call (806) 793-3336 to schedule this community service in Lubbock. KKAM
- ➤ A Lubbock mother safely surrendered her infant to a Safe Haven Baby Box near Fire Station 9— the first safe handoff in Texas, and firefighters quickly transferred the baby to a hospital under Child Protective Services. City leaders praised the step as a powerful safety resource for families in crisis. FOX34
- ➤ Escondido Grill will host a tribute to Furr’s Cafeteria this Sunday, Jan. 11 at Spirit Ranch from noon to 4, featuring cherished recipes and live piano music that celebrate a local dining legacy. Tickets are required (ages 12 and older). KFYO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sticky Chikky, the popular fast-casual chain from Amarillo, will open a new spot at 114th & Slide in Lubbock in December, offering its signature sticky rice and hot chicken with a drive-thru option; the expansion adds to the city's growing dining scene. KKAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Fire Rescue held a news conference Monday at 2 p.m. at Citizens Tower about Texas' first Safe Haven Baby Box surrender, following a mother's recent use of the box at Fire Station 9 (the baby was safe and healthy). Additional boxes are available across the South Plains. KCBD
- ➤ Lubbock Fire Rescue held a news conference Monday at 2 p.m. at Citizens Tower to announce the first Safe Haven Baby Box surrender when a mother left her healthy baby at Fire Station 9 (the first case in Texas), and additional boxes are set up across the South Plains. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Twin Peaks in Lubbock is drawing locals for its standout dishes like chicken fried steak, meatball sub, and surprisingly good lobster rolls; the relaxed lodge-style venue offers hearty meals with attentive service. The restaurant continues to win hearts with quality food and service that keep tables filled. KFYO
- ➤ Twin Peaks in Lubbock is receiving praise today as locals enjoy its underrated menu items like the crispy Chicken Fried Steak and hearty Meatball Sub, with a rustic lodge-style setting and attentive service (a refreshing change for a sports bar). KKAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire (local leader) says college football should start earlier and bowl games be moved to week one to expand the playoff field and adjust postseason timing. He contends the change will align with revised transfer portal schedules for a clearer season path. FOX34
- ➤ Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire calls for an earlier college football season to crown a national champion on Jan. 1 and add playoff teams to ease fan frustration. He said moving bowl games to week one (a change proposed for future seasons) could reshape scheduling. KCBD
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ThunderBeard Tribute to ZZ Top
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Tickets from $22.50 — Experience an authentic tribute to the iconic sounds of ZZ Top with the lively band ThunderBeard.
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Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds vs. Lubbock Christian Chaparrals Men's Basketball
1-4:30 p.m. — Rip Griffin Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup at the Rip Griffin Center.
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Casey Pilgreen Live Concert
1-5 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon of lively country music with Casey Pilgreen and listen to hits like 'All Around Country Girl'.
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Friends of Library Book Sale
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — Books from 25 cents — Browse through gently used books this weekend and support the local library.
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Lubbock January Conquest Tournament
10 AM – 7 PM — Stormcrow Games — $15 — Engage in competitive battles at this exciting gaming tournament.
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Lubbock Christian Chaparrals vs. Cameron Aggies
1-6 p.m. — Rip Griffin Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting matchup between the Chaparrals and the Aggies in this thrilling basketball showdown.
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The Day the Music Died 2026
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Buddy Holly Center — Free entry — Commemorate the 67th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that took Buddy Holly and others with documentary screenings and family activities.
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