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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army is calling on Lubbock residents to help its red kettle campaign as it is nearly 50% behind a $275,000 goal with five days left. Donations fund food + shelter services and support local families during the holidays. FOX34
- ➤ Two Lubbock barbershops team up with Santa to host toy drives for local kids, offering discounted haircuts when customers bring an unwrapped toy. Donations must arrive by today (the deadline) to ensure Santa has gifts for families. FOX34
- ➤ Catholic Charities, TXU Energy and H-E-B joined forces Friday morning to hand out 300 frozen turkeys to families in need in Lubbock. The giveaway comes as food prices have risen nearly three percent over the past year. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MANIA: The ABBA Tribute will light up the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater on Tuesday, Jan. 20 with a two-hour show featuring sparkly costumes and choreographed dance moves — a lively nod to ABBA’s classic hits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. KFYO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech University is expanding its West Texas Mesonet to develop a new state weather prediction system after Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 5 (which allocated $24m for the project). The initiative will add over 40 weather stations across the hill country and has completed stations in Kerr County. KCBD
- ➤ Lubbock ISD is investigating a concern at Monterey High School after a parent raised issues involving a student and a staff member + the district confirmed the staff member is no longer employed and the review is ongoing. KCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crossroads raised $30,826 during a two-day St. Jude Radiothon that supports critical treatment and care for children through donations from local listeners, sponsors, and businesses. The funds help cover meals, therapy, and other essential services so families can focus on healing rather than finances. KKAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 20, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) honored Texas Tech's first Big 12 Championship on the House floor in Washington, D.C. and said he will join fans in Miami on New Year's Day to celebrate the team's hopeful run to the College Football Playoff. KFYO
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Stormcrow Pokémon TCG League Challenge - December
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Stormcrow Games — Entry Fee Required — Compete in the December Pokémon TCG League Challenge and test your skills against local players.
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UCF Knights at Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball
6:00 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball action between UCF and Texas Tech.
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Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Lubbock Symphony Orchestra — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening of Beatles classics performed by a full symphony orchestra.
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ThunderBeard Tribute to ZZ Top
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Tickets from $22.50 — Experience an authentic tribute to the iconic sounds of ZZ Top with the lively band ThunderBeard.
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Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds vs. Lubbock Christian Chaparrals Men's Basketball
1-4:30 p.m. — Rip Griffin Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup at the Rip Griffin Center.
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Casey Pilgreen Live Concert
1-5 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon of lively country music with Casey Pilgreen and listen to hits like 'All Around Country Girl'.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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