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Friday, December 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Lubbock Animal Services provides guidelines to ensure pets given as gifts during the holiday season are to individuals ready for the responsibility.  KLBK
  • The Lubbock Police Department teams up with Academy Sport to gift 21 children a $200 shopping spree for the holidays.  KLBK
  • Lubbock Fire Rescue emphasizes the importance of safety precautions with space heaters and Christmas trees to reduce fire risks during winter.  FOX34

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • In Lubbock, Texas, a 22-year-old motorcyclist named Jed Hernandez was seriously injured after colliding with a vehicle driven by Mary Hirst.  KLBK
  • Emergency crews in Lubbock, Texas, are addressing a fire at a vacant structure on 44th Street, achieving significant control over the blaze.  FOX34

CRIME NEWS

  • Lubbock faces a spree of business break-ins, with 11 incidents in early December, surpassing November's count and causing significant damages and concern among local business owners.  KLBK

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lubbock schools are closing and consolidating due to declining enrollment, budget deficits, and insufficient state funds, deeply affecting the community.  KFYO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Lubbock residents in Highland Oaks subdivision voted for annexation into the city, a move now pending final approval by the city council, marking a significant step towards accessing city utilities and services.  FOX34

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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  • Cole Phillips Concert

    Cole Phillips will perform live at Blue Light in Lubbock, Texas.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • Ballet Lubbock: The Nutcracker

    Ballet Lubbock presents a magical rendition of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker', featuring a captivating journey through Clara's enchanting dream world.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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  • Ballet Lubbock: The Nutcracker Performance

    Experience the enchanting annual performance of The Nutcracker, featuring Clara and her delightful Nutcracker prince, at Ballet Lubbock.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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  • Tom Braxton Live Concert

    Experience a live performance by Tom Braxton at the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • An Aaron Watson Family Christmas Matinee Performance

    This family-friendly holiday event features Aaron Watson performing Christmas classics and songs from his acclaimed Christmas album, along with special appearances by his family.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • Josh Wilson Concert at Southcrest Baptist Church

    Josh Wilson will perform live at Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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  • Mariachi Sol de Mexico and Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles Concert

    Experience an evening of traditional mariachi music performed by Mariachi Sol de Mexico and Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles at the Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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  • Christmas with C.S. Lewis in Lubbock

    Experience a one-man show that brings the enchanting stories and reflections of C.S. Lewis to life during the holiday season.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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