Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Lubbock.
Lubbock Meals on Wheels is teaming up with Sonic Restaurants for its 'Big Wheels Deliver Meals' event on Friday, Aug.
28 where local celebrities and community leaders will deliver meals along LMOW routes while riding in classic cars (with volunteer drivers still needed).
Lubbock ordinance allows residents up to 4 adult dogs and 4 adult cats without a permit, while owners with more must apply for a multi-pet permit from Lubbock Animal Services & pay an application fee.
Even as Lubbock grows, its small-town charm stays strong as residents greet familiar faces + support local businesses.
The city continues to offer a caring community vibe for those who call it home.
The Good Feet Store opened today at Kingsgate Center offering personalized arch supports and free consultations for those who spend long hours on their feet (a new option for improving everyday comfort).
The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center will host its 56th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept.
12 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 4215 University Avenue, and is accepting craft vendor registrations for booth (5×7 for $65) and tent (10×10 for $85) spaces on a first-come, first-served basis.
Two-time Grammy winner Zach Williams will perform at Buddy Holly Hall on November 7 with doors opening at 6 p.m. at 1300 Mac Davis Lane — ticket options include VIP packages and meet and greet opportunities.
The Lubbock County Historical Commission unveiled a Texas Historical Marker for Lubbock Auto Auction on Thursday, Aug.
20 at the auction floor (rarely open to the public), honoring eight decades of service and recognizing one of the oldest auto auctions in the country.
Frenship ISD has begun its second year of partnering with the South Plains College Fire Academy to offer a firefighting program for high school students starting as early as their junior year.
The program provides hands-on training and dual credit—preparing students for future careers.
South Plains College Foundation set up three new scholarship endowments to honor board members Joe Dee Brooks, Donette Marble and Mark and Holly Roberts.
Each endowment, backed by a $10,000 donation, will support SPC students in technical education + financial planning + teaching programs while requiring a minimum GPA.
South Plains College Foundation launched three $10,000 scholarship endowments for SPC students while honoring board members Joe Dee Brooks, Donette Marble, and Mark and Holly Roberts.
The awards require a minimum GPA and target students in technical, financial planning, or teaching programs (local graduates preferred in one award).
Texas Tech Athletics announced Thursday that Galaxy Stadium’s student section is named "The Jones Student Section" to honor President Jones and his wife Aubrey’s legacy + the rebranding comes ahead of the season kickoff on Sept.
5, with students encouraged to fill the section each game.
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