Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock and TxDOT ready their resources, including salt and sand trucks, snow plows, and a brine solution on major roadways, to ensure driver safety ahead of winter weather. FOX34
- ➤ Broadway Festivals will no longer produce Lubbock's Fourth On Broadway, signaling an opportunity for new leadership to continue the event's tradition. KKAM
- ➤ Lubbock-Cooper High School competes as a finalist for the Dave Campbell's Texas Football Community Connection of the Year, with community contributions recognized. KLBK
- ➤ Utility Contractors of America will commence construction to replace an old water line in Lubbock, Texas on January 9, 2025, affecting traffic on Toledo and Vicksburg Avenues. FOX34
CRIME NEWS
SHOP NEWS
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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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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. TCU Horned Frogs
This is a college basketball game featuring Texas Tech University and Texas Christian University at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
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