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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cade Powell, a Brownfield native, launched Flatland Youth Fund (a non-profit that awards scholarships for youth sports and extracurricular fees) with support from local sponsors. The program will start accepting applications in fall and seeks donations to help more kids join activities. KLBK
- ➤ Lubbock Fire Rescue invites community members to attend the regional Fallen First Responder Memorial today at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Memorial on 6601 Quaker Avenue—honoring Firefighter Matt Dawson and all first responders—as a new plaque is unveiled. KLBK
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Lubbock entrepreneurs, Allison Childress and Michelle Alcorn, are on Inc.’s Female Founders 500 list for launching 'sam', a web-based culinary medicine app that helps people with chronic conditions create meal plans and grocery lists (the first from Hub City). They began the project at Texas Tech and won grants and awards to fund their business (a 100-percent women-owned startup that started in a garage). KCBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Police arrested 21-year-old Tryon Bluitt on Wednesday afternoon near the 3000 block of South Loop 289 on charges of aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, discharging a firearm and possession of marijuana after he hit a woman with a pistol during an argument and fired at fleeing victims—officers later located a discarded pistol and shell casing. KLBK
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Lubbock family claims they lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after investing with Ferrum Capital—a firm run by local financial advisors accused of running a Ponzi scheme. The family has filed a claim in a bankruptcy case while related court hearings are set for June 9. KCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carillon House, a skilled nursing facility in Lubbock, won a 2024 Communities That Shine Award from LifeLoop for using technology to improve resident care—its memory care and rehab programs give residents better support. KCBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Athletics announced that all season tickets sold out for the 2025 football campaign after more than 33,000 tickets were purchased — marking the third straight sell-out and the fourth-highest allotment in school history. Single-game tickets for home contests will go on sale starting at 8:30 a.m. on May 12 for Red Raider Club members and on May 19 for the public. KLBK
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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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Cotton Patch Bingo
6:00 p.m. — Veterans Memorial — Free entry — Experience an exciting evening of community Bingo with a cotton patch twist.
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