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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The South Plains Honor Flight left Lubbock early Saturday and is in Washington, D.C. today visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier— it will arrive back in Lubbock at 7:45 p.m. Monday. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Founded in 1990 in Lubbock, Bahama Bucks grew from a small shaved ice stand into a nationwide chain offering tropical treats like smoothies, acai bowls, and dirty sodas — its corporate headquarters remains in town to fuel local pride. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Texas Tech law professor Reynaldo 'Rey' Anaya Valencia was invested as the new president and dean of South Texas College of Law Houston on Friday afternoon — the first Hispanic and person of color to hold the post — and he is a Harvard Law School graduate who first taught at Texas Tech at age 25. FOX34
- ➤ The Texas Tech Alumni Association honored Jim Douglass on Oct. 10 for his over 40 years of service to the alumni network plus his role in growing chapter programs and the Traveling Techsans initiative. The group also presented the Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award to media student Jacob Lujan for his leadership in The Daily Toreador. KCBD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ August's Pies has returned to shelves at United Supermarkets in Lubbock after nearly disappearing when Tim Moeller retired—bringing back a local favorite handmade since 1937. The pies are offered in apple, cherry, chocolate, and other classic flavors that show a piece of Lubbock's history. KKAM
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Phil Wickham Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham during the Air1 Worship Now Tour.
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2025 SPKF FREE Kidney Disease Symposium
9 AM – 3 PM — CenterPointe Event Center — Free entry — Empower yourself with knowledge about kidney disease at this informative symposium.
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Narnia Musical Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience C.S. Lewis's enchanting tale come to life in musical form.
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2025 NPC West Texas Showdown
9 AM – 12 PM — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Cost details not provided — Witness the best in bodybuilding at this regional competition.
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Sean McConnell with Joe Stark Live
9 PM - 2 AM — Blue Light — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of introspective music with Sean McConnell and special guest Joe Stark.
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