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Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Shallowater ISD boys basketball coach Jay Lusk and his wife and son were injured in a car accident in Eden on Friday night while returning from San Antonio; they were transported to a hospital in San Angelo and are expected to recover. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bestselling author Jen Hatmaker is coming to Lubbock next month after releasing her memoir, Awake: A Memoir. She will host an event at Second Baptist Church (6109 Chicago Ave) on Thursday, April 9 with tickets starting at $50. KCBD
- ➤ New York Times bestselling author Jen Hatmaker will speak on Thursday, April 9 at Second Baptist Church (6109 Chicago Ave) in Lubbock after the release of her memoir Awake: A Memoir. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $50, with VIP options available. FOX34
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The USDA forecasts that the ag trade deficit will drop from $50 billion to $29 billion next fiscal year as dairy, ethanol, and corn exports surge. Officials say the shift — with fewer imports and more local production — may help lower grocery prices locally. KCBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zian Doctolero, a seventh grader from Frenship Independent School District, won the 74th Lubbock Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday at the Lubbock YWCA & will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May at DAR Constitution Hall. FOX34
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House Ag Committee advanced the 2026 Farm Bill in Lubbock after nearly 23 hours of debate and review of over 100 amendments (including changes to food distribution and rural energy), and the bill now will go before the full House for a vote. KCBD
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Larry Gatlin Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $37.50-$85 — Enjoy an evening with Grammy-winning country singer Larry Gatlin as he performs live in Lubbock.
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Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the legendary Jody Nix and his Texas Cowboys in a night of traditional country and western swing music.
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Cactus Classic Cinema - True Grit Screening
7:20-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $7 — Catch the classic Western film 'True Grit' starring John Wayne in a nostalgic cinema experience.
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Moses Snow as Elvis
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$55 — Experience an authentic tribute to Elvis Presley with rising star Moses Snow at this historic venue.
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Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$50.00 — Experience the electrifying tribute to rock legends AC/DC with Noise Pollution as they deliver an unforgettable concert from both eras.
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Hope in Every Color Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Buffalo Springs Lake — Supportive entry fee — Celebrate hope and healing with a vibrant running experience.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones
12-1 p.m. — Rocky Johnson Field — $40.00 — Catch the exciting matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Iowa State Cyclones in Lubbock.
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Free Tax Preparation Service
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Lubbock Adult Activity Center — Free service — Receive free tax assistance from AARP with no appointment needed on a first-come basis.
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Gary P Nunn - Texas Legend Live at Cactus Theater
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$70 — Experience the legendary Texas music icon Gary P Nunn performing live.
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