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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ahavah Foundation—founded by Toni Jennings in 2021—operates four group homes in Lubbock for adults with mental disabilities and now seeks volunteers to help with outings and daily activities. Volunteers must be 17 or older and pass a background check. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock chefs Jon Walter and Noah Meek have teamed up to bring French-inspired breakfast and pastries to downtown Lubbock. Emerald House Pastry Parlor — located inside Chez Sami at 1219 Crickets Avenue — will open Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 a.m. and serve breakfast and pastries from Tuesday to Saturday. KKAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ SpotCrime lists 17 people missing from Lubbock, with some missing for years and others for decades, and local authorities urge anyone with clues to call (806)775-2865. KFYO
- ➤ Shaoping Wen (65) and her son Xu Wang (42) were sentenced on March 18th for operating massage parlors used as fronts for commercial sex and money laundering, with Wen ordered to serve prison time and forfeit funds while Xu Wang received time served. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes returns today to perform her Family Reunion Tour at 7 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock+ she shared details of touring with her new toddler and her journey in stand-up comedy during an interview with James Eppler. KCBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Code Ninjas in Lubbock is helping girls start in STEM by offering coding and tech camps during Women’s History Month, with fourth-grader Violet Gillen building her first video game. The program still has openings for day camps, with Minecraft offered today and stop motion animation tomorrow (director Amy Slaughter noted). FOX34
- ➤ Ella Vazquez of Calhoun High School was named Athlete and Scholar of the Week by Victory Auto Group. She plays varsity soccer and tennis, leads her school band, and serves on student council and in the National Honor Society while receiving a $50 gift certificate and being entered for a $1250 scholarship (award details). KKAM
- ➤ The Frenship Chess team qualified for nationals in Orlando set for May 8-11 and is hosting fundraising events—Spirit Nights beginning at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 23 at Panda Express, with events at Red Robin on March 31, Parry’s Pizza on April 6, and again on April 24—to help cover travel costs. The team seeks sponsors to pay for travel and room and board, especially for its only female competitor. KCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech University is investigating a potential measles exposure at the Carpenter-Wells Complex and Student Health Clinic from March 4 to March 12. The university said it will contact those who may have been exposed (including affected dormitory residents) as health officials track the outbreak across the South Plains. FOX34
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Do Portugal Circus at South Plains Mall
Experience an animal-free circus show featuring breathtaking stunts and acrobatics, perfect for families and friends alike.
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TCU Horned Frogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Baseball
This event features a college baseball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Dan Law Field in Lubbock, Texas.
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Arrival From Sweden Concert in Lubbock
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $39-$95 — Experience the most authentic ABBA tribute with stunning performances and classic hits.
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Arrival From Sweden: ABBA Tribute Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $39-$95 — Experience the most authentic ABBA tribute with stunning performances and timeless hits.
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Lost Canyon Grand Opening
5-8 p.m. | Lost Canyon Studio + Shop | Free entry | Celebrate the grand opening with new scents, free drinks, and exclusive giveaways.
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Lubbock Undy Run/Walk 5K
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Buddy Holly Lake Recreation Area — Benefiting Colorectal Cancer Alliance — Participate in a family-friendly run/walk to support cancer awareness and prevention.
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March Madness Barber Battle III
1-8 p.m. — Cowpokes — Free entry for models — Experience an exciting clash of barbering skills in this creative competition.
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Lubbock Book Festival Tickets Go on Sale April 1st
Tickets for the Lubbock Book Festival — Lubbock's most novel event featuring more than 70 authors and vendors — will go on sale April 1st. The event raises money for Literacy Lubbock's literacy and education programs.
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Priscilla Block Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Check venue for admission — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt country music from rising star Priscilla Block.
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Cincinnati Bearcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders Baseball
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting college baseball showdown with the Bearcats taking on the Red Raiders.
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