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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock police are searching for 22-year-old Victor Yanez, wanted in connection with the murder of 28-year-old Joshua Rios after shots were fired just after 2:00 a.m. Monday on the 1800 block of Clovis Rd—officers found Rios with serious injuries and he later died at UMC. KCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Lubbock Art House announced an Adult Book Fair on April 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 405 M.L.K Jr. Boulevard—free books, arts and crafts, games and a bake sale will be offered and new book donations accepted. KLBK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lorenzo tabled an agenda item on Monday to ban semi-trucks, farming tractors, and campers to improve safety in residential areas—community members from farming and trucking argued the ban would hurt local jobs. Mayor Landin said council members will revise the wording and continue discussions soon. KLBK
- ➤ Lubbock County Elections Office released sample ballots for the May 2025 Cities and Schools General and Special Elections—a measure asking voters to approve Lubbock ISD Proposition A for a $290,000,000 property tax increase to fund school facilities and buses. Early voting will begin on April 22 and Election Day will be May 3. KLBK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eric Dickey, a Lubbock resident from Georgia, visited his friend Scotty Womack after Scotty suffered a stroke during a hunting trip in West Texas several weeks ago. The two men, who grew up near each other in Georgia, built a lasting friendship while Scotty recovered at a Lubbock hospital. KCBD
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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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Construction Materials Testing Lunch & Learn
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Terracon Consultants Inc. — RSVP required — Enhance your knowledge on efficient reporting in construction materials testing.
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