Daily editionWednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
Community
Vitalant announced Monday that two large blood drives in Lubbock canceled, leaving the hospitals about 100 units short.
The South Plains Mall drive is held today from 1 to 7 p.m. and another will run from 1 to 7 p.m. on April 10 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (7016 Frankford Ave.), with donors receiving a movie ticket and popcorn.
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Government
Recruits at the Lubbock Police Academy are two months into an intense training program at the Reese Center while balancing rigorous classes and workouts with home pressures; family support proves essential in keeping them focused.
Class 2025 Alpha began with 16 recruits and now has 13 determined candidates learning that success at the academy starts at home — each working toward a future in law enforcement.
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Health
Texas health officials reported 505 measles cases in 10 counties since January, with 57 hospitalizations and the death of a school-aged child last Thursday at a Lubbock hospital.
The outbreak remains active with new cases in counties such as Gaines and Terry, and officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 505 measles cases and 57 hospitalizations as of Tuesday, April 8, including 36 cases in Lubbock with about seven children testing positive at a local daycare, and two unvaccinated children died from the disease.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County as CDC teams were deployed and Lubbock Public Health updated vaccine guidelines to allow an early MMR dose for infants aged six to 11 months.
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Lifestyle
Chef Angie Ragan, who learned to cook from her grandmother, is opening her new restaurant Salt by Angie in downtown Lubbock.
The restaurant invites guests to a grand opening and ribbon cutting starting at 9:30 a.m. today at 1109 Broadway — Ragan aims to serve excellent food and make everyone feel welcome.
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Accidents
On April 8th just before 9:30 a.m., Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire near Quincy—37th Street, arriving to find smoke from the garage and rescuing a dog as crews continued to work to extinguish the blaze.
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Crews responded to a house fire near Quincy and 37th Street on April 8, rescuing a dog from the garage and working to put out the flames—firefighters battled the blaze as the scene was secured.
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Lubbock Events
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.
A Taste of Ireland
Monday, April 21st, 2025 · 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.
Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 · 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.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Softball Game
Friday, April 25th, 2025 · 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.
Amanda Shires - Live in Concert
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 · 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.
Spring Figure Drawing Sessions
Sunday, April 27th, 2025 · 1-4 p.m. — Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts — $5 per session or free for students — Enhance your artistic skills with live models in a supportive environment.