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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Home of Lubbock is hosting An Evening with Shane & Shane on April 12 at Monterey Church of Christ to raise $100,000 for services that help abused and neglected children. The concert begins at 7 p.m. with tickets priced at $50 or $75 for a package that includes a meet-and-greet with the duo. KCBD
- ➤ Lubbock will host the First Friday Art Trail on Friday, April 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. The free event allows visitors to see art exhibits, support local vendors and food trucks, and enjoy the In Silico exhibition at the Buddy Holly Center—which runs until May 18. KLBK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brian “Tray” Anderson, 29, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatally shooting 35-year-old Orion Akins at the Hub City Inn on Super Bowl Sunday in 2024—officers responded on February 11 around 7:49 p.m. after hearing shots fired on the 5200 Block of Avenue Q South Drive. KLBK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Premiere announced a week of sensory-friendly screenings for World Autism Awareness Day — the screenings are set for those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy films comfortably, with Snow White on Monday at 4:35 p.m., today’s showing of The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie at 4:50 p.m. and another on Wednesday at 4:50 p.m. KLBK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock special education students and people with disabilities will attend Disability Mentoring Day at Region 17 on April 3 to learn about job help and fair work accommodations. Wellpoint Texas and Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation have set up job shadow visits at local sites like One Guys Pizza, Quarter Four, and Brandability—giving students hands-on work experience. KLBK
- ➤ Lubbock Compact announced that it will host the People’s Public Education Town Hall on April 8th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the YWCA so citizens can share their views on public school funding and vouchers — three local elected officials have been invited and the event will be livestreamed on Facebook. KLBK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lubbock announced City Council will honor selected community members, employees and organizations today at 3:30 p.m. during a Special Recognition Ceremony in the City Council Chambers at Citizens Tower (1314 Avenue K). The event is open to the public and will be broadcast live on Optimum Channel 2. KLBK
- ➤ The Texas Department of Public Safety in Lubbock reported an increase in drivers not wearing seatbelts last spring and summer, and Lieutenant Johnny Bures said that about half of fatal crashes were linked to this behavior with fines ranging from ($200 to $500) for offenders. DPS urged drivers to buckle up to help keep roads safer for everyone. KLBK
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock became a top destination for homebuyers as nearly 10,000 new residents arrived from 2020 to 2023 and homes sold in just 54 days — data from the Lubbock Association of Realtors showed that affordable prices and ample local amenities attracted buyers from across the country; the average home price hovered around $291,000, and local experts noted that building permits kept pace with strong market demand. 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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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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Carmina Burana Concert in Lubbock
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the timeless orchestral masterpiece Carmina Burana.
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