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Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock community celebrates as 11 families adopt 15 children on National Adoption Day, highlighting the journey and significance of adoption. FOX34
- ➤ City of Lubbock offices and various facilities will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, with adjustments to normal operations from November 28 to December 2. KLBK
- ➤ The Lubbock Police Department celebrated the graduation of eight new recruits amid a nationwide drop in police applicants. KCBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Medina Figueroa, 30, was arrested in Lubbock, Texas for a shooting incident at a hotel in September, where one person was seriously injured. KLBK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock ISD is considering school consolidations due to a $14-million budget deficit and lower enrollments, amidst community concerns over transparency and the impact on students and tradition. KLBK
- ➤ Lubbock ISD board is set to decide on consolidating seven campuses to enhance educational opportunities and avoid millions in capital renewal costs. KCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University Medical Center Health System celebrated the development of a new cancer center in Lubbock, Texas with a beam signing event, aiming to enhance cancer care in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico by 2026. KLBK
- ➤ 12-year-old Anaya from Lubbock is set to undergo spinal surgery in January for her scoliosis worsened by Syringomyelia Chiari malformation, with her family seeking support via GoFundMe. KLBK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA expects a record 80 million travelers this Thanksgiving, advising the best travel times to avoid traffic congestion. KKAM
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Toys for Tots Charity Ride
Experience a charity ride from Wild West Harley-Davidson to Cook's Garage, delivering new toys to support the United States Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball vs. Houston Cougars
Experience an exciting women's volleyball matchup between Texas Tech Red Raiders and Houston Cougars at the United Supermarkets Arena.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball Takes on Arizona Wildcats
Experience an exciting collegiate volleyball match as the Texas Tech Red Raiders face off against the Arizona Wildcats at the United Supermarkets Arena.
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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Game
Experience the excitement of college football as the West Virginia Mountaineers take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Lindsey Stirling Live in Concert
Lindsey Stirling will perform live at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, TX.
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An Intimate Evening with Marcus King
Marcus King performs an acoustic set addressing themes of heartache, addiction, and hope, accompanied by Drew Smithers, at the Cactus Theater.
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An Evening with Jo Harvey Allen at Texas Tech University School of Theatre & Dance
Join us for a wacky, hilarious, and poignant evening of stories with Jo Harvey Allen, from her book and play "Homerun."
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An Evening with Jo Harvey Allen at Texas Tech University School of Theatre & Dance
Join us for a wacky, hilarious, and poignant evening of stories with Jo Harvey Allen, from her book and play "Homerun."
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American Authors Live at Texas Tech University
American Authors will perform live at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, in December 2024.
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Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas
Experience a captivating multi-media musical production that blends traditional Christmas music with country and cowboy culture, featuring Michael Martin Murphey and the Rio Grande Band.
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Cole Phillips Concert
Cole Phillips will perform live at Blue Light in Lubbock, Texas.
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