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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brandi Driggers shares weekend event picks to help Lubbock residents plan family outings, date nights, or outings with friends (sponsored by Cotton Court, a Valencia Hotel Collection). KLBK
- ➤ Texas Tech advances to Elite 8 after beating Arkansas 85-83 in overtime and will face Florida at 5 p.m. tomorrow—emergency crews in east Lubbock safely contained a pesticide leak after a train collided with a semi. Robert Baker pleaded guilty to a fatal shooting near 19th and Quaker in November 2020. KCBD
- ➤ Today, the Science Spectrum and OMNI Theater host Severe Weather Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organized by KCBD News Channel 11, Texas Tech student meteorologists, the National Weather Service and local storm researchers, the event features weather experiments, live electricity and lightning shows and film screenings to help families learn how to stay safe in severe weather—promising a fun, informative day. KCBD
- ➤ Local non-profit Lubbock Challenger Little League lost all its sporting gear—including adaptive equipment, announcing tools and trophies—and is asking for donations to replace the items ahead of its opening day on April 5; donated items can be dropped off at Bright Star Care off 68th and Aberdeen Avenue. FOX34
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 28, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 400 measles cases and 41 hospitalizations in Lubbock since late January. Health officials warned that more cases will likely occur and urged residents to get two doses of the MMR vaccine—most patients had no record of vaccination. KLBK
- ➤ Texas health officials reported 70 new measles cases this week, raising the statewide total to 400 across 17 counties — including 23 cases in Lubbock, 13 new — and warned that more cases may appear in the coming weeks. Officials said 41 patients were hospitalized and one school-aged child died. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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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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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Baylor Bears
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college baseball showdown supporting a good cause.
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Medicare 101 Brunch
11 AM – 1 PM — Lubbock County Clerk's Office — Free entry — Discover the ins and outs of Medicare while enjoying a delicious brunch.
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Spyro Gyra Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $32.50-$75 — Celebrate 50 years of iconic jazz with Spyro Gyra live in concert.
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