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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at Henry Huneke Park, flags fly at Lubbock’s Monument of Courage for Medal of Honor Day—an event that honors about 3,500 service members. On Sunday at 5 p.m., the Friends of the Monument will add Specialist Five Dwight Birdwell to the memorial—he received the medal in 2022 from former President Joe Biden for his heroic actions in Vietnam. FOX34
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Clyde Chew, 28, was arrested in Ward County on March 18 for allegedly shooting a driver on Interstate 27 in April 2024, injuring the driver's left arm—Chew now remains in Lubbock County Detention Center on a $150,000 bond. KLBK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas officials warned today that warming weather and dust storms are raising fire risks—especially in the northwest where gusts exceed 50 mph. They urged residents to take precautions as conditions could spark fast-spreading fires. KFYO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock County announced a burn ban in Buffalo Springs, Ransom Canyon, Roosevelt and Slaton because dry weather raised fire risks. The ban took effect on March 24 and lasts 30 days—prohibiting outdoor burning that may spark flames and carrying fines up to $500. KKAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials say that as schools resume after spring break, measles cases are rising in Texas with 327 cases reported since January, including 10 in Lubbock—40 patients have been hospitalized and one child died. Officials warn that additional cases will likely appear in the coming weeks across 15 affected counties. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ West Texas home builders broke ground on a mortgage-free home for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Michael Anderson and his family on March 25 in Wolfforth. A $100,000 check from the High Plains Wine & Food Foundation helped cover the building costs. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The nation’s top high school basketball recruit Aaliyah Chavez announced her college decision Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.—top programs such as Texas—UCLA—LSU—South Carolina—and Oklahoma had competed for her commitment. KLBK
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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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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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T.G. Sheppard 50th Anniversary Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $29-$78 — Celebrate 50 years of country music with T.G. Sheppard and enjoy his classic hits in an intimate setting.
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Colibri Duo Performs Beethoven, Bach & Faure
3-8 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — Ticketed event — Delight in the rich sounds of cello and piano as the Colibri Duo explores classical and French compositions.
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Revere Capital Lubbock Lunch and Learn
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM — Lubbock Country Club — Free entry — Casual lunch session to expand your knowledge with Revere Capital.
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