Daily editionWednesday, January 15th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
Community
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Culture
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.
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Economy
Pei Wei, a popular restaurant in Lubbock since 2007, has permanently closed, marking the first major restaurant closure in the city in 2025.
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Government
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.
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Lubbock Events
Chris Hudgins Live Performance
Friday, January 17th, 2025 · Texas recording artist Chris Hudgins brings his soulful R&B and Soul musical vibe to Manhattan 9 in Lubbock.
Texas Tech Women's Basketball Faces BYU Cougars
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 · The Texas Tech Red Raiders women's basketball team will compete against the BYU Cougars at the United Supermarkets Arena.
Ronnie and The Redwoods Live Performance
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 · 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.
Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
Monday, January 20th, 2025 · 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.
Garrison Keillor Live - An Evening of Storytelling and Song
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 · 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.
Traffic Safety Course at Golden Corral
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 · A six-hour traffic safety course that includes meals and requires prior registration, designed for court-required education in Lubbock, TX.
156/Silence and VCTMS Concert at Jake's Sports Cafe
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 · The event features a live concert by 156/Silence and VCTMS at Jake's Sports Cafe in Lubbock, highlighting their unique music styles.
Texas Groundwater Association Annual Convention 2025
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 · The TGWA Annual Convention serves as the largest gathering for water well professionals in Texas, focusing on education, networking, and fundraising.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. TCU Horned Frogs
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 · This is a college basketball game featuring Texas Tech University and Texas Christian University at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Safety Training Course in Lubbock, TX
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 · 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.