Daily editionFriday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Culture
Phat Cat Swinger, a band known from Disney theme parks, will perform at the Cactus Theater tomorrow night—playing a mix of old favorites and new tunes for Lubbock audiences.
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Education
Leprino Foods Company and local nonprofit S.T.O.P. reached an agreement that will benefit the community by funding 501(c)(3) projects and developing a work-study program for high school students.
A joint community meeting is scheduled on April 12 at the Mae Simmons Senior Center (9:30 a.m.) and a job fair will follow there (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
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Lubbock Cooper High School senior Joseph Aguirre received a $48,000 full-tuition scholarship from the University of Texas earlier this month—an honor awarded to only 60 students annually—for his leadership in varsity tennis, Spanish club, and National Honor Society, and he will attend UT this fall to study Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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Health
Today, 783 pinwheels have been planted around Lubbock to represent confirmed child abuse cases from 2024 as healthcare workers and advocates work to raise community awareness (the pinwheel has been used nationally since 2008).
Dr. Kami Rogers of University Medical Center said roughly three children are abused daily and urged everyone to learn the warning signs (early detection helps protect children).
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Two restaurants in Lubbock—Ground Zero and Cesiah’s Panaderia—closed for 24 hours this week after an inspection found safety violations like unsafe food temperatures and unsanitary conditions; both reopened once their issues were corrected.
A third low performer, District 1 King Claw & Lounge, was also noted for multiple health violations that were largely fixed during the inspection.
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Accidents
A 44-year-old motorcycle rider (Colby Grant Jolley) died in Terry County on Thursday morning at 7:10 a.m. when a Chevrolet Silverado turned into a parking lot on SH 137 near Dawson Street and hit his motorcycle, and DPS said the Silverado driver was not hurt.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Terracon 2025 Lunch & Learn Series: Construction Materials Testing Insights
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 · 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Terracon Consultants Inc. — RSVP required — Learn about efficient reporting in construction materials testing in this informative series.