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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old from Hale Center was killed in a crash on SH70 six miles south of Sweetwater around 2 p.m. Monday when his vehicle left the road—crash investigators said it tumbled down an embankment and struck multiple trees. FOX34
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Outlaw Egg Rolls, a Lubbock food truck sold by retired military Clark Brazil (who wanted to keep his food truck alive), was purchased by a local family including doctor Keeley Hobart, her husband Chris, and relatives Brock, Heather, and Connor Pascoe who revived the business with a new edible marker design (to help identify flavors for allergic customers). The truck participated in the First Friday Art Trail on April 1 and the team plans to keep the business running as Brock prepares to retire from the military. KLBK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock police investigated a pursuit that began just before 1:30 a.m. on Apr. 1 and ended two minutes later when the suspect vehicle crashed into a building at 82nd and Quaker — the driver was taken to UMC with moderate injuries. FOX34
- ➤ A 19-year-old was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury for manslaughter in connection to the Feb. 21 robbery that left a 28-year-old woman dead on the 1900 block of 21st St—police also charged a 27-year-old man with tampering with physical evidence. KCBD
- ➤ Ariyah Jimenez, 19, was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury for manslaughter after a reported robbery on Feb. 21 that left 28-year-old Brittany Blakely dead—police also indicted 27-year-old Nathaniel Moreno for tampering with evidence related to the alleged altercation leading to her shooting. FOX34
- ➤ A grand jury indicted Ariyah Jimenez for manslaughter and Nathaniel Moreno for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in connection with the fatal shooting of Brittany Blakely on February 21—both remain held on a murder charge with a $250,000 bond—after a fight led to a 911 call with mixed details. KLBK
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lubbock Power and Light said that the switch to a competitive electric market worked well after one year with about 40 providers offering prices similar to last year and even better deals for some customers. The utility plans to lower its transmission and delivery fees as it upgrades its grid and urges month-to-month customers to lock in their rates before summer usage rises. KCBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are hanging beams for a new bridge at Indiana Ave. and Loop 88 in south Lubbock as part of the nearly $155-million TxDOT project to widen FM 1585 from a two-lane roadway into a six-lane divided freeway with frontage roads (the intersection is closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Traffic will detour until crews return to place the deck and pave the main lanes, a process that will take several months. FOX34
- ➤ Speaker Dustin Burrows discussed wildfire safety and proposals to change Education Savings Accounts during his House session on April 1—remarks linked to last year’s Panhandle wildfires—and he also addressed school finance bills in an interview with KCBD. KCBD
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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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