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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Lawn Blessing Center, a ministry of Green Lawn Church of Christ, offers free clothing, food, hygiene items and household goods at 5072 19th Street with 20-minute shopping sessions. It is open Mondays from 1 to 3, Thursdays from 9 to 11 and second and fourth Saturdays from 10 to noon—families need only show a photo ID and share basic income information—and ministry leader Santiago Rodriguez said rising prices have pushed more families to seek help. KCBD
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in central Lubbock near 18th Street and Ave. B just before 7:30 a.m. on April 16th; firefighters evacuated all personnel from the building (it is the second fire at this location) and reported no injuries. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tom's Tree Place, a local business established in 1950, is marking its 75th anniversary on Saturday, April 19 with family-friendly events starting at 10:00 a.m.—the celebration will feature an Easter egg hunt and lunch as community members gather to honor the long-time local staple. KKAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock police are asking for help finding 38-year-old Victor Janez, who is considered armed+dangerous in connection with an April 14th shooting on Clovis Road that left 28-year-old Joshua Rios dead. KKAM
- ➤ The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office reported that two people were found dead in a home late Tuesday night near the 7000 block of CR 6100—officers also assisted with traffic after a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle on HWY 114 at about 9:50 p.m. FOX34
- ➤ Two people were found dead in a Lubbock County home late Tuesday night, and the sheriff’s office is investigating the case while assisting with traffic after a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle on HWY 114 (9:50 p.m.) near the 7000 block of CR 6100 (scene of the call). KCBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas DPS reminds all drivers that if you do not get your REAL ID by May 7th, you will not be allowed to board domestic flights or enter secure federal buildings. Drivers without a compliant license should schedule an appointment at their local driver license office before their current card expires. FOX34
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TTUHSC will host Lubbock's annual Spring Medication Cleanout on Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion at 3601 Fourth St—residents can use the free drive-thru to safely drop off unused medications and sharps in their original containers. KCBD
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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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Zach Williams Concert
7-11 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Get tickets at axs.com — Experience an uplifting evening with Christian music star Zach Williams in Lubbock.
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