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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Panhandle South Plains Fair in Lubbock, local food stands served corn dogs, roasted corn, mini pancakes, and rib dogs on Sept. 23, with vendors from churches and businesses offering a variety of treats. The event runs through Sept. 27 — visitors will find more local flavors and festive offerings as it continues. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 7 Brew Coffee, a fast-growing drive-thru chain, will soon open a new shop at 319—323 E. Highway 114 in Levelland to serve customizable drinks like lattes, mochas, and matchas and create about 50 local jobs. KFYO
- ➤ After nearly a year of vacancy, the former World of Beer in the West End Shopping Center will soon reopen as Raider Tavern, a local bar set to offer drinks and live entertainment. Details on the opening are still pending — locals are eager for a new gathering spot. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local middle schoolers attended a Workforce Solutions South Plains event in Plainview where they learned about career paths like law enforcement, health care, cosmetology and automotive services (this is the second career fair this month). Organizers said the event is meant to spark early interest and help students build strong foundations for future careers. FOX34
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Lubbock City Council approved the first meet and confer agreement with the Lubbock Professional Police Association to boost police recruitment and retention—enhancing lateral hiring by letting experienced officers skip entrance exams—and to formalize Chief Seth Herman’s physical fitness program; the city and LPPA will return to negotiations in the coming weeks to address financial matters. FOX34
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Athletics and Dairy Max partnered on a No Mustaches campaign when coach Joey McGuire and players like Jacob Rodriguez appeared in a social media video that celebrates local dairy farmers and the growing NIL movement—Dairy Max’s vice president Will Mallow said the project evolved from a milk machine installation into a broader opportunity for the athletes. FOX34
- ➤ Matt Williams kicked a 30-yard field goal during halftime in the Texas Tech vs. UMass game on September 20, 2008—impressing coach Mike Leach and earning a walk-on spot on the team. He went on to become a key scorer by converting nearly all extra points and tying for sixth on the all-time scoring list. KKAM
- ➤ Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire and players starred in Dairy Max’s 'No Mustaches' campaign to boost NIL opportunities and honor local dairy farmers. The campaign builds on last year’s video series with other athletes — a move that may change how players market themselves. KCBD
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Planning for the Future & Beyond Seminar
3-6 p.m. — Club Building at Raider Ranch Independent Living — Free entry — Gain valuable insights on future planning, living options, and estate management.
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Red Clay Strays Live at Cook's Garage
8:00-9:30 PM — Cook's Garage — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the uplifting sounds of the Red Clay Strays from Mobile, Alabama as they showcase their unique musical blend.
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Liam St John Live Concert
10:00-11:30 PM — Blue Light — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Liam St John as he performs hits from his chart-topping album.
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Easy Jim - The Music of the Grateful Dead
7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$50.00 — Experience the high-energy tribute to The Grateful Dead with exciting original improvisations and vocal harmonies.
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Lakeview Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Jake's Sports Cafe — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy a night of heartfelt country music with rising duo Lakeview as they share their faith and community spirit.
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For the Good Times: Tribute to Ray Price
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $26-$62 — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Texas legend Ray Price with authentic Western swing music by Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition.
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2025 Team Rehab Fun Run
1-3 p.m. — 7105 Kewanee Avenue — $35 registration — Run, walk, or roll in support of the South Plains Adaptive Recreation Club.
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