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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Open Door is holding its 4th Annual Fun Run to End Homelessness today at 9 a.m. at 1918 13th Street to raise awareness for poverty, homelessness and sex trafficking in Lubbock—a post-run breakfast will follow. KLBK
- ➤ 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. FOX34
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 38-year-old Antoine Manahan pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Chad Reed in Lubbock on July 11th, 2023 and was sentenced to 35 years in prison—he must serve half his sentence before he is eligible for parole. FOX34
- ➤ A jury sentenced Joshua Walker to 80 years in prison for shooting 68-year-old Alberto Garza, Sr. in December 2021—Walker pleaded guilty and must serve half his sentence before he is eligible for parole. KCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. KLBK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KLBK
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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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Spring Figure Drawing Sessions
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.
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Terracon 2025 Lunch & Learn Series: Construction Materials Testing Insights
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.
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