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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since 1935, the Junior League of Lubbock has served the community by starting as the Junior Welfare League and running projects like the Well Baby Clinic (which supported nonprofits such as Ronald McDonald House, CASA, and Women’s Protective Services). Members work together to build leadership and have put about $15 million back in the community over 90 years. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The iconic Copper Caboose closed its Avenue Q restaurant last night, leaving loyal fans and employees with cherished memories. The restaurant thanked its staff on Facebook and hinted it will open a new location soon—bringing hope for a return. KFYO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police answered a medical emergency call on the 5200 block of Avenue Q South Drive in south Lubbock at about 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday—investigators are examining a death and confirmed there is no public threat. FOX34
- ➤ Officers responded at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday to a medical emergency on the 5200 block of Avenue Q South Drive—where the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit investigated a death and said there was no threat to the public. KCBD
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new guide ranks the best spots to take shelter when a haboob strikes Lubbock—listing places like grocery stores and neighbor homes to help residents stay safe. The piece explains that finding cover quickly during these fast-moving dust storms is key to protection. KKAM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Buddy Tidwell has set up a front yard farm stand on 3414 154th Street with help from his grandson to share fresh vegetables on an honor system. The retired pilot is now facing serious health challenges—he is on dialysis and waiting for a kidney transplant. KCBD
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9/11 Heroes Run - Lubbock, Texas
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Mackenzie Main City Park — Registration Fee — Honor the heroes of 9/11 while participating in a community-focused 5K run, ruck, or walk.
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Alyssa and Wayne Brewer - Forever George and Tammy
7-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $20-$46 — Celebrate classic country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette with soulful performances by the Brewer duo.
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Thousand Below Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Jake's Sports Cafe — Ticket pricing unknown — Experience the ambient and hopeful sounds of Thousand Below as they explore themes of loss and healing.
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Sawyer Brown & Kat Hasty Concert
7:45-9:45 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live country music for charity featuring Sawyer Brown and Kat Hasty.
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