Daily editionSaturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
Community
A Lubbock mom named Stephanie Johnson will host the Raising Awareness Motorcycle Ride on April 26 to honor her son Nickolas (who died in 2023) and remind drivers to watch for motorcyclists as the ride begins at TacMed at 5633 Villa Drive with a stop at 19th and Frankford, food trucks, a live DJ, and a raffle. Participants may join by donating $10 or 10 new Hot Wheels and help continue a drive that has already collected 2,500 cars for kids in hospitals.
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Culture
The Collective Art Studios opened this month on Avenue J to offer dance classes in hip hop, ballet, tap and jazz along with a free Saturday fitness class—founded by local resident Stephen Sanders to ensure that no child is turned away.
The studio now serves kids ages 2 through high school with 25 spots available.
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Health
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 541 measles cases on April 11th—an increase of 36 since the Tuesday update, with Lubbock County showing 38 cases and two unvaccinated school-age children dying.
Health officials say the MMR vaccine remains the best protection against measles.
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Sports
Texas Tech University took first place in the Advanced Small Coed Division IA category at the 2025 NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach on April 11—earning top honors at the event.
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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.