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Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock will host the 20th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake with a kickoff concert on April 25th at 6 p.m. at SERVPRO’s headquarters at 7477 County Road 7000—100% of the proceeds will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock. A tournament will follow on May 2nd at Lakeridge Country Club—offering individual and group play to support at-risk children in our community. KFYO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at Little Caesars on the 2500 block of Auburn Street in Lubbock left one person with moderate injuries—recorded at 9:42 p.m. today. KLBK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A second child with measles died late Saturday night as the hospital confirmed the school-aged patient (not vaccinated) died while being treated for complications. Health officials say the outbreak has infected hundreds in West Texas and urge everyone to update their vaccinations. FOX34
- ➤ A spokesperson with UMC Health System in Lubbock confirmed that a second school-aged child died from complications of measles after receiving treatment while hospitalized, noting the child was not vaccinated. More than 570 people have been sickened in West Texas and experts expect the outbreak to continue if vaccination rates do not improve. KLBK
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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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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with lively Irish music and dance sensations following its Off-Broadway success.
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Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — S. H. Kress and Co. Building — $30 — Gain practical leadership insights while networking with peers over lunch.
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Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Softball Game
6-10 p.m. — Rocky Johnson Field — Ticket information available — Cheer on the Texas Tech Red Raiders as they face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils in an exciting softball matchup.
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Amanda Shires - Live in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $20-$60 — Experience the Grammy-winning talents of Amanda Shires in an intimate setting at the historic venue.
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