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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kyler Valdez, a senior with Troop 575, donated 65 care packages to Women’s Protective Services in Lubbock to help abuse survivors regain confidence—each package included socks, toothpaste and deodorant. His Eagle Scout project was supported by community efforts, and he will enroll in EMT training after graduation next month. FOX34
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspected murder-suicide occurred Tuesday night in the 7000 block of County Road 6100 when 62-year-old Teresa Buritica De Mayon and 69-year-old Joel Mayon were found dead from gunshot wounds, and deputies secured the area while investigators ruled out other suspects+ the investigation remains ongoing. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech will launch the Tech Thrive program this fall to boost student wellness with a new mental health class and a well-being app as part of a five-year quality enhancement plan. The plan will use student data to monitor progress on reducing loneliness and anxiety and provide regular updates on the program website. The Daily Toreader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock health officials and local doctors warned yesterday that measles can lead to serious long-term complications — including a rare brain disorder — and stressed the need to boost the current 92% vaccination rate to 95% for herd immunity. They added that the Texas outbreak began in January, has infected 561 people, and resulted in three unvaccinated deaths, with young children and infants especially at risk. FOX34
- ➤ Lubbock health officials will discuss updated MMR vaccine guidelines from the Texas Department of State Health Services live today—speakers include Dr. Katherine Wells, Dr. Ron Cook, Dr. Ana Montanez, and pharmacist Crockett Tidwell. KCBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech will hold its annual 90-minute spring scrimmage this weekend at Jones AT&T Stadium with kickoff at 2 p.m. Fans will park in the Commuter North C-1 lot and enter through Gate 1 while they watch competitive drills and awards given as part of a 54-year tradition. KKAM
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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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Lubbock Welcome Home for Veterans
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Free entry — Celebrate and honor local veterans with fun, food, and community resources.
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