Daily editionWednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
Business
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.
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Economy
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.
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Government
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.
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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.
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Lubbock Events
Lubbock Book Festival Tickets Go on Sale April 1st
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 · 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
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Check venue for admission — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt country music from rising star Priscilla Block.
Cela Harper Acoustic Performance
Friday, April 4th, 2025 · 6-10 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket info not provided — Texas singer-songwriter Cela Harper surprises with her unique sound in an acoustic set for Diamond Rio.
T.G. Sheppard 50th Anniversary Concert
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, April 6th, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 · 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
Friday, April 11th, 2025 · 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
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 · 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
Friday, April 18th, 2025 · 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.
Carmina Burana Concert in Lubbock
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 · 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.