Daily editionFriday, November 29th, 2024
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.
Community
The Salvation Army of Lubbock provided Thanksgiving meals and a sense of community to local residents, underlining the importance of volunteering and support.
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Walter Perez, Jr., a Garza County Maintenance Worker, creatively decorates the county courthouse with handmade Christmas decorations, showcasing his unique skills and spreading holiday cheer.
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Culture
Ballet Lubbock's 'The Nutcracker' performance at Buddy Holly Hall fascinates with its meticulously crafted sets, costumes, and new choreography, drawing thousands from across the state and becoming a cherished West Texas tradition.
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Ballet Lubbock's student dancers prepare for 'The Nutcracker' with a photo shoot by Drake Design Photography.
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Economy
The American Farm Bureau reports that the cost of Thanksgiving dinner in Texas for 2024 has decreased by 5%, averaging $5.81 per person, despite being 19% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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Lifestyle
2U Mobile Fitness, a local Lubbock business, delivers a fully equipped gym experience in a van directly to customers' homes to ease gym anxiety.
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Accidents
A crash involving two vehicles occurred near Highway 87 and 1585 south of Lubbock before 10:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving night.
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Lubbock Events
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Game
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 · Experience the excitement of college football as the West Virginia Mountaineers take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Lindsey Stirling Live in Concert
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 · Lindsey Stirling will perform live at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, TX.
An Intimate Evening with Marcus King
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 · Marcus King performs an acoustic set addressing themes of heartache, addiction, and hope, accompanied by Drew Smithers, at the Cactus Theater.
An Evening with Jo Harvey Allen at Texas Tech University School of Theatre & Dance
Friday, December 6th, 2024 · Join us for a wacky, hilarious, and poignant evening of stories with Jo Harvey Allen, from her book and play "Homerun."
An Evening with Jo Harvey Allen at Texas Tech University School of Theatre & Dance
Friday, December 6th, 2024 · Join us for a wacky, hilarious, and poignant evening of stories with Jo Harvey Allen, from her book and play "Homerun."
American Authors Live at Texas Tech University
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 · American Authors will perform live at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, in December 2024.
Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 · 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.
Cole Phillips Concert
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 · Cole Phillips will perform live at Blue Light in Lubbock, Texas.
Ballet Lubbock: The Nutcracker
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 · Ballet Lubbock presents a magical rendition of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker', featuring a captivating journey through Clara's enchanting dream world.
Ballet Lubbock: The Nutcracker Performance
Friday, December 13th, 2024 · Experience the enchanting annual performance of The Nutcracker, featuring Clara and her delightful Nutcracker prince, at Ballet Lubbock.
Tom Braxton Live Concert
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 · Experience a live performance by Tom Braxton at the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock.