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Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASA of the South Plains launched its 20th annual Casas for CASA fundraiser, offering seven custom-built playhouses, a storage building, an enclosed trailer + a $3,500 gift card to help support children in foster care. Tickets cost $5 and the raffle runs through May 30 with the drawing at 5:30 p.m. KKAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech has released a series of videos featuring nostalgic campus photos from the 1950s through the 1980s—showing iconic landmarks like the Blarney Stone and capturing the spirit of past campus life. These videos offer a brief look at traditions cherished by many alumni. KFYO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Plains Electric Cooperative is offering $500 teacher mini-grants to fund classroom projects for the 2025–2026 school year — the program is open to educators from Lubbock ISD and other districts. Applications are accepted through May 16th at 5 p.m. and winners will be notified before the new school year begins. KKAM
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Hunter Hicks Live
7-11 p.m. — Blue Light — Tickets available — Enjoy the unique Texas sound of Hunter Hicks, inspired by Red Dirt and Country music.
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Lubbock Health Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lubbock Adult Activity Center — Free entry — Explore health and wellness resources available in the community from local professionals.
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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Live!
2-6 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — Tickets available — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with a comedic take on the differences between men and women inspired by the bestselling book.
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That Mexican OT Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cooks Garage — $40+ — Enjoy lively performances from That Mexican OT in a vibrant setting.
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Joyful Ventures 5K Run and Family Joy Walk
9 AM – 1 PM — Mackenzie Main City Park — $40 entry — A family-friendly 5K supporting breast cancer and hyperglycinemia awareness.
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Signed Book Raffle Fundraiser
Literacy Lubbock is excited to announce our Spring Book Raffle—a blooming opportunity to win amazing book-themed prizes and support adult literacy programs right here on the South Plains! With signed books from Rebecca Yarros, Colleen Hoover, Darynda Jones, and so many more, each raffle ticket purchased provides free reading, writing, and English language classes for adults in our community.
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Tour of the South End Zone Football Facilities
9:30 a.m. — Lubbock Women's Club — $ — Enjoy a brunch followed by an exclusive tour of Texas Tech's football facilities led by Kevin Torres.
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Cameron Allbright Concert
4-10 p.m. — Blue Light — Check event page for cost — Experience the lively performance of rising singer-songwriter Hank Weaver alongside Cameron Allbright.
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Dillon Cassidy & The Rhythm Live
10 PM - 2 AM — Lubbock Art Depot — Check for entry fees — Experience the soulful rock n roll vibes of Dillon Cassidy & The Rhythm.
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Stormcrow Pokemon Lubbock TCG League Challenge
11 AM – 5 PM — Stormcrow Games — Entry fee applies — Compete in the exciting Pokémon TCG tournament in Lubbock.
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