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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock High School senior Tenzin Pradhan started his youth-led nonprofit BLESS to help children with neurological disorders and used a $5,000 grant to donate mobility and therapy equipment for an 8-year-old patient at Covenant Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Clinic — he is now planning telehealth services to support the next child in need. FOX34
- ➤ CASA of the South Plains launched the Heroes for Hope campaign—targeting 50 monthly donors—to support children in foster care with therapy, tutoring and safe homes. The initiative will help kids in Lubbock and nearby counties get the care they need throughout 2025. KKAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Fire Rescue said Mindy Villarreal, 33, was arrested and charged with arson after a 911 caller reported smoke from a backyard fire at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1300 block of 59th Street—firefighters quickly put out the blaze before it spread. KLBK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catholic Charities of Lubbock warned that its Kinship Navigator Program—which supports families caring for children outside of traditional foster care—may lose funding due to exclusion from the latest state legislative budget and is now seeking alternative grants and partnerships. The program, which serves about 200 families each year, will continue its services for now as case managers notify affected families. KLBK
- ➤ TxDOT is running a speed campaign from July 18 to August 3 to slow down traffic and cut crashes on roads. Lubbock local Lanisa Dehn, who lost her 84-year-old mother in a speeding crash, shared her painful story so drivers will drive safe - reducing tragic accidents. KLBK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Covenant Health and BlueCross BlueShield reached a new agreement effective July 31 that kept over 140,000 patients in network at Covenant hospitals and providers – covering care in 20 counties. KLBK
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Singles Meetup at The Plaza Restaurant
6-9 p.m. — The Plaza Restaurant & Bar — RSVP required — Enjoy delicious Mexican food while engaging in amusing conversations with other singles aged 55-75 in the Lubbock community.
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The Ultimate Doors Tribute Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Tickets from $22.50 — Experience an authentic tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors with a high-energy performance.
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Movies in the Park - Despicable Me 4
6-10 p.m. — Rodgers Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars to cap off National Night Out.
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Rock The Hill
5:00-7:15 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Free entry — Enjoy an uplifting outdoor Christian music event featuring multiple artists in West Texas.
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JWC Recognizing Mental Health
12–1 p.m. — Lubbock Women's Club — $20.93 — Dr. Sarah Wakefield discusses the Covenant’s Relational Health Center for children's mental health support.
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Piano Men: Generations - Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John
7-10 p.m. — The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music of two legends with an unforgettable tribute performance.
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Yacht Rock: A Salute to Soft Rock Classics
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Celebrate the smooth sounds of yacht rock with hits from the late ’70s and early ’80s.
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West Texas Jazz Orchestra: Music and Memories of the Swing Era
3-4:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $15-$50 — Enjoy live jazz performances featuring classics from the Swing Era by the West Texas Jazz Orchestra.
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24-Hour HAZWOPER Training
8 AM - 5 PM — R2M Engineering — Check website for pricing — Comprehensive training on hazardous waste operations and safety standards for occasional site workers.
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Will Banister Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $20-$50 — Experience the traditional country sounds of Will Banister with his full band at the historic Cactus Theater.
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