Good morning, Lubbock.

A house in Idalou on the 8100 block of East County Road 5970 caught fire at 1:00 a.m. Sunday and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office along with several fire departments quickly responded—by 3:45 a.m. the fire was out, everyone including two dogs was safely evacuated, and investigators are still determining the cause.

Overnight, a single-story home in the 8100 block of East County Road 5970 was destroyed by a large fire that started around 1 a.m. and was fully extinguished by 3:45 a.m.—all occupants and two dogs escaped safely as fire officials and local fire departments investigate the cause.

Local experts say many Lubbock mom-and-pop shops fail by expanding too quickly—often opening new locations without proper advertising.

They advise owners to review every step carefully before signing leases or investing further.

Representative Jodey Arrington opposed the plan to expand Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge during a recent hearing and introduced H.R.

839 to block the move that would grow the refuge from 6,440 acres to nearly 7 million acres — he said the expansion wastes tax dollars and harms landowner rights — while local groups and cattle raisers voiced their concerns.

More than 540 measles cases and two child deaths have hit Texas as long-term low funding and recent federal cuts left vaccine programs weak, with experts warning that fewer shots may lead to more outbreaks.

Lubbock’s health department faces job cuts — seven positions are at risk because its grant has not grown in 15 years even as costs have risen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.