Saturday, September 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two vehicles collided in north Lubbock, leaving one person seriously injured and another with minor injuries. FOX34
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lubbock Police Department alerts residents to a scammer, posing as an officer, asking for bank details while spoofing the department's phone number. KCBD
- ➤ A Lubbock DPS captain was arrested on charges of indecency with a child, while separate investigations reveal human remains found and county leaders debate over tax rates. FOX34
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas sees a drop in gas prices to $2.78 per gallon, a decrease from last week and 65 cents less than last year, with expectations for continued declines. KCBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock ISD has announced Sept. 23 as a student holiday due to staff professional development. KCBD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock celebrates National Queso Day with local restaurants named as top places to enjoy queso. KLBK
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Flatland Film Festival 2024
Experience a diverse collection of films, documentaries, animations, and art installations at this annual celebration of the cinematic arts.
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Young Professionals Lunch with Lubbock Matadors GM Dustin McCorkle
Experience an engaging lunch event featuring Dustin McCorkle, GM of the Lubbock Matadors, as he shares insights on community impact through soccer.
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Disney Jr. Live: Let's Play
Experience an exciting playdate adventure with Mickey and friends as they navigate mysterious weather disruptions at the Clubhouse.
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NA Meetings - Support for Drug Addiction
Attend weekly meetings dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with drug addiction in a safe and open environment.
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JWC Pickleball Clinic at Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center
Experience the fun and sport of Pickleball through clinics designed for all skill levels, including opportunities to learn from a tournament.
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7th Grade Volleyball Match: LCMS vs. Hutchinson
Experience an exciting volleyball matchup between 7th grade teams from Lubbock-Cooper Middle School and Hutchinson at the main gym.
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Buddy Holly Songwriters Concert
Artists from around the world will perform amazing songs written during the 4th annual weeklong songwriters retreat at Buddy Holly Hall.
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LCMS 7th Grade Volleyball Super Saturday
Experience a thrilling day of 7th grade volleyball games featuring both A and B teams at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School.
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King of the Klipperz Barber Expo - Ultimate Barber Showdown
Experience an exciting day of barber battles, educational seminars, and live performances from popular artists at Lubbock's premier barber expo.
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AIA Lubbock's 51st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Experience a day of golf at the prestigious Rawls Course while supporting scholarships for students in architecture at Texas Tech University.
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