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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Halloween night, Second Baptist Church at 6109 Chicago Avenue will host a family trunk-or-treat starting at 5:30 p.m.—it gives local families a safe way to enjoy the holiday. Lubbock will see many festive events this season. KKAM
- ➤ KCBD’s Kase Wilbanks and Christy Hartin carved soldier designs at the Reliant Pumpkin Carving Competition held Tuesday at Hodges Community Center and won a $3,000 donation for the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, which honors veterans by providing free trips to war memorials in Washington, D.C. The contest was a part of the annual Pumpkin Trail at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum that runs through Sunday. KCBD
- ➤ Jenifer is a 2-year-old pit mix who came to Lubbock Animal Shelter in August while pregnant and raised 13 puppies that now have homes; she is ready to join a new family. She loves riding in cars with open windows and enjoys belly rubs — she is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texans keep the tradition that chili is served without beans—local cook-offs and recipes ban beans—to hold on to the flavor passed down for centuries. KFYO
- ➤ Lubbock’s 31st Annual Grape Day Festival will be held at Llano Estacado Winery on October 18 from 11 AM to 6 PM—offering live music, wine tastings and local food in celebration of the grape harvest. KKAM
- ➤ Lubbock’s LHUCA will host the Hub City Renaissance Faire on Saturday, October 18, where visitors will enjoy artisan markets, street performers, and themed games while wearing playful costumes. The event will run from 11:00 AM + 8:00 PM at LHUCA+511 Avenue K. KKAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Laura Beth and Brian Pleasant, a Lubbock couple, welcomed their daughter Breklyn after a 12-year fertility journey that included a miscarriage and a second embryo transfer with a donor. They credited March of Dimes research and treatments — progesterone and low dose aspirin — with helping her pregnancy hold steady as they now look forward to meeting the donor family. FOX34
- ➤ Lubbock couple Laura Beth and Brian Pleasant welcomed daughter Breklyn after a 12-year struggle with fertility treatments—research from March of Dimes helped support a second embryo adoption that led to a healthy pregnancy. KCBD
- ➤ Lubbock Public Health warns residents against contact with rabid bats and wild mammals like skunks, foxes & coyotes after officials discovered several infected bats. KCBD
- ➤ The Community Health Center held its 33rd annual needs assessment today in Lubbock with over 100 caregivers, specialists, and experts reviewing local health services. City leaders discussed recurring needs such as primary, behavioral, transportation and dental care—findings will be compiled and reviewed by the city council. FOX34
- ➤ Spirit Halloween hosted its annual Halloween party Tuesday at Covenant Children’s Hospital so that children could dress up as ninjas, princesses + woodland creatures despite their treatment. The event provided a welcome escape from hospital care while supporting Covenant’s Child Life Program with a 10-percent off coupon for community members. KCBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 100-Year Tour in Lubbock on March 29 at 3:00 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena—featuring new jerseys and fun trick plays as they face the Washington Generals. Ticket sales begin on October 17 at 10:00 a.m. with a presale starting October 14 using the passcode CELEBRATE. KFYO
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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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Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball
6-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets available — Catch an exciting women's volleyball match featuring the Colorado Buffaloes taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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CPTSC Conference 2025
12:00 AM — Texas Tech University — Free entry — Engage with leaders in technical and scientific communication at this annual conference.
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The Kody Norris Show - Bluegrass Special
7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$54 — Experience a bluegrass revival with dynamic instrumentation and nostalgic charm from the talented Kody Norris Show.
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Halloween Pub Crawl in Lubbock
4:30-9 p.m. — Tom's Daiquiri Place — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling Halloween pub crawl with contests, prizes, and spooky fun.
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Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets available — Experience an authentic blend of folk, blues, and rock from Ryan Bingham and his band.
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Marcus King Band Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the phenomenal Marcus King band blending rock and soul in an electrifying performance.
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Creed Fisher Live in Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the raw and patriotic sounds of rising Outlaw Country star Creed Fisher.
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Mike Ryan Live Performance
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan brings his acclaimed music to Lubbock for a night of engaging performances.
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