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Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lubbock Lions Club will start selling early tickets for the Pancake Festival on Black Friday—offering discounted individual tickets and reserved tables that support over 30 local charities. The festival will run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and will serve 6,000 pounds of pancake mix, 72,000 sausage links, and more. KKAM
- ➤ Families in Lubbock will enjoy the 20th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade on December 6—running along 34th Street from Avenue Q to Indiana starting at 6:00 p.m. Parade participants must submit an application by November 28 at 6:00 p.m. and attend a mandatory meeting on December 2 at 6:00 p.m. KKAM
- ➤ Victoria Ramirez has built a blessing box off 18th and Wausau to offer basic items—such as fruits, canned goods, baby clothes and diapers—for people in need during the holidays; local residents have already started donating and she may add more items by December. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Layne’s Chicken Fingers will open at least two new Lubbock locations in 2026—possibly adding a third as part of a planned expansion across Texas. The chain, a favorite since it started in College Station in 1994, aims to grow its network of 44 locations to reach more fans statewide. KKAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holly Hugs, a Lubbock woman whose husband survived beyond his terminal diagnosis, became executive producer of Miracle—a docu series sharing medically documented stories of hope now streaming on the Angel Network. FOX34
- ➤ Santa Land, Lubbock’s 69th annual holiday event, will open at Mackenzie Park (600 Cesar E. Chavez Drive) on December 8 and run until December 21 with free admission and evening hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, a 50-foot tree for photos, and food for sale (over 50,000 people have attended in past years) as the community gets ready for the season. KKAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urged colleges to reject a new NCAA revenue sharing deal that he said would hurt schools and give the commission too much power—Texas Tech has already expressed concerns about the deal’s terms. The agreement will not start until every college signs it. KCBD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ H-E-B manager Emily Russell shares simple tips for a stress-free holiday meal by recommending early preparation (like chopping onions and garlic) and offers ready-to-heat options such as hickory-smoked turkey and ham. Her advice helps families enjoy their holiday meals without last-minute rush. KCBD
- ➤ Chickies Tasty Treats in Lubbock offers handcrafted hot chocolate made with melted milk chocolate and torched marshmallow fluff that keeps it hot—its fresh, in-house recipe draws high praise from loyal customers. The popular treat reflects the business’s commitment to quality and care in every cup. KKAM
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Utah Utes vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball
1-2:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting women's volleyball match featuring the Utah Utes and Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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Wyoming Cowboys vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball
2-3:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets available — Catch the Wyoming Cowboys in action against the Red Raiders in an electrifying basketball showdown.
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Wichita State Shockers vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders Women's Basketball
6:00 – 7:30 PM — United Supermarkets Arena — Cost varies — Watch the excitement as the Lady Raiders take on the Shockers in an intense basketball matchup.
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Michael Bublé Tribute with Scott Keo
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $30-$65 — Experience the magic of Bublé’s Christmas classics performed live by premier tribute artist Scott Keo.
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Lubbock December Conquest Tournament
10 AM – 4 PM — Stormcrow Games — $15 — Join fellow gamers in an epic tournament open to all skill levels in Lubbock.
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West Texas Jazz Orchestra Concert
3:00-5:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Adults: $25 / Students: $15 — Celebrate Pearl Harbor and the holiday season with live jazz music at a historic venue.
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BIRTH-TAY Celebration with DJ Rockstar Aaron
9 PM - 1 AM — Jake's Sports Cafe — Tickets available — Dance to Taylor Swift's hits and deep cuts under the starlight.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Lubbock
4:30-9 p.m. — Tom's Daiquiri Place — 25% off early bird tickets — Celebrate the festive season in style with your best ugly sweater while hopping from bar to bar.
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Aaron Watson Family Christmas
7 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $35-$70 — Celebrate the holiday season with Aaron Watson and family performing Christmas classics and popular hits.
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Carol of Lights Run
12:45-2:30 a.m. — Texas Tech University Campus — Check registration for pricing — Experience a magical evening run surrounded by over 25,000 glowing holiday lights.
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