Good morning, Lubbock.

Lubbock families can visit South Plains Mall to take photos with the Easter Bunny until April 19.

The mall partners with the Humane Society to offer pet parties—available on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On Saturday, March 29th, families gathered at the Riverside Park Special Events Area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the first Backyard BBQ Bash that supported Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity—attendees enjoyed free games, a petting zoo, live music and BBQ sandwich sales that helped fund future homes.

Roni’s Mac Bar, the famous macaroni and cheese restaurant, will open its new Lubbock location at 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd on Wednesday, April 5 with a grand opening set to begin at 11 a.m. The event will feature a ribbon cutting — live trivia, mobile axe throwing and a contest offering a year of free mac & cheese for the first 100 customers.

TTUHSC held a Disaster Day exercise on March 28th in Lubbock where students practiced emergency care skills during a tornado simulation—students performed CPR and triaged actors and mannequins to learn hospital procedures.

Saturday night, Lubbock Police sent extra patrol officers — including the Special Response Group and Mounted Patrol — to Broadway to keep public safety in check during the NCAA tournament game as Texas Tech took on Florida.

Police said the move built on positive community engagement seen Thursday night.

Today LCU is hosting the Doug Randolph Cup Handball Tournament at the Rec Center with over 80 college players from San Angelo State, Texas A&M and Missouri State competing for a $10k scholarship prize—named for Lubbock native Doug Randolph—and locals are invited to attend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

11th Lubbock Lights: Los Hometown Boys

7-11 PM — Allen Theatre — $23 GA, free for students — Celebrate the legacy of Los Hometown Boys, a beloved Tejano/Conjunto band with deep local roots.