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Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Seminole woman, Christina Krahn Loeppky, 32, died when her Jeep Wrangler rear-ended a car stopped to turn left on FM 181 in Gaines County Thursday morning+ she was not wearing a seatbelt and the car’s driver was treated for minor injuries while a pickup driver was unharmed. FOX34
- ➤ Lubbock PD warned residents that ongoing lane changes on Loop 88 have led to dangerous wrong-way driving incidents—drivers are urged to stay alert and follow new traffic signs to prevent fatal accidents. KKAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, a long line formed at Woody’s Liquor Store at 82nd and Slide for a special release of Masked Rider bourbon that sold out in about 30 minutes at $160 each with a limit of one bottle per customer. Woody’s partnered with the local Bourbon Society — the sale came just in time for March Madness. KCBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X that a large narcotics trafficking ring in Lubbock was dismantled on Wednesday—22 suspects were arrested and authorities said at least one was linked to Mexican drug cartels. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Earlier in March, families visited Lake Lubbock National Landmark to explore walking trails and interactive exhibits that shared local history through displays like a Columbian mammoth statue and an American lion skeleton at the Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center — the landmark continues to offer educational experiences that bring Lubbock's past to life. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 8, filed by Sen. Charles Schwertner, would require counties with 100,000 people to join the ICE 287(g) program to help catch and hold criminal aliens—using a new grant program to pay for costs for most counties—and lawmakers will vote on the bill today at the Capitol. KLBK
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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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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.
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