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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Scoggin-Dickey Subaru donated 120 coats to the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club as part of their Operation Warm mission to provide warmth and support to children.  KCBD
  • Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hosting a job fair in Lubbock on January 16, offering positions with a starting wage of $12.75 an hour.  KLBK
  • Lubbock, Texas, is set to welcome The Shed, a new vendor market featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, artisans, and antiques, starting its first market days on Jan. 25-26.  KLBK
  • The City of Lubbock Utilities is finalizing an interim solution to allow customers access to their accounts via the main city website while its regular website undergoes maintenance.  FOX34

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Lubbock detectives seek public assistance for videos and witnesses of a December motorcycle crash that resulted in a 22-year-old's death.  KLBK

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock, Texas, will host a special program on January 18, 2025, exploring World War II glider operations through maps, comparing Lubbock and Paris's roles in the war.  KLBK

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Pei Wei, a popular restaurant in Lubbock since 2007, has permanently closed, marking the first major restaurant closure in the city in 2025.  KKAM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Lubbock City Council approved a lobbying contract for the airport, endorsed the Public Health's Community Health Needs Assessment plan despite opposition, and had mixed decisions on animal shelter funding and pet ownership regulations.  Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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  • Braxton Keith Live Performance

    Braxton Keith will be performing live at Cook's Garage in Lubbock, Texas.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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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.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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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.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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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.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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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.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Safety Training Course in Lubbock, TX

    This training course offers essential NFPA 70E and Arc Flash safety education aimed at electricians and maintenance technicians to enhance understanding of electrical hazards and safety protocols.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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