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Lubbock-area events to get you ready for back-to-school
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Organizations throughout Lubbock and surrounding communities are hosting back-to-school events to help students get ready for the new school year. August 22 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. @ 2015 50th Street. September 7 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ 2015 50th Street. September 19 4:30 p.m....
Foster*A*Life’s 19th Annual Hub City Beach Party
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Foster*A*Life is hosting its 19th annual Hub City Beach Party on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Depot Patio, 608 18th Street, doors open at 6 pm, the band, The Landsharks, starts at 7 pm. Event organizers say, “The Hub City Beach Party is Foster*A*Life’s only...
Noon Notebook: 15th Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” Event
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Los Hermanos Familia (LHF), Los Hermanos Familia (LHF), a local nonprofit committed to strengthening families, and building community - is now registering for the 15th Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event. Since its inception, this event has remained free and accessible to area families.
Nexstar Names New GMs in Huntsville, Lubbock
Nexstar Media Group said it promoted Olivia Pennington and Britt Milstead to VP and general manager, effective immediately.Pennington will run Nexstar’s stations in Huntsville, Alabama: CBS affiliate WHNT and CW affiliate WHDF. Milstead will manage KLBK, the CBS affiliate in Lubbock, Texas, and will oversee Nexstar’s agreement to operate KAMC, ABC’s Mission Broadcasting-owned Lubbock affiliate.Both execs had been senior sales execs at Nexstar owned stations.“Olivia and Britt are outstanding leaders within the company’s management ranks,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said. “Each has been successful at driving revenue and profitability, developing highly collaborative sales teams, and creating customized solutions for their...
Professional food manager course set for Aug. 19 and 20 in Lubbock
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a two-day professional food manager certification training on Aug. 19 and 20 in Lubbock. The training will be held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the AgriLife Extension Service office in Lubbock County, 916 Main St., Suite 401. The cost to attend is...
Ruidoso Wildfire Relief Concert gathers more than $35,000 for New Mexico communities
NEW MEXICO (NEWS RELEASE) - In the wake of the South Fork and Salt wildfires that raged through the small New Mexico towns of Ruidoso, Alto, and Mescalero; The Flying J Ranch and Lubbock Christian University (LCU) collaborated to host a relief concert in Lubbock, TX on July 1st, 2024. The Ruidoso Wildfire Relief Concert featured the Flying J Wranglers, of Ruidoso, and benefited The Community Foundation of Lincoln County (CFOLC), a local nonprofit which supports those directly impacted by area disasters.
Lubbock Sports Shop Changes Name: Promises Same Quality
A store in Lubbock for your one-stop shop for all ages and sports has changed names. Cardinal’s Sports Center in Lubbock announced on social media that the business is rebranding with a new name, QuarterFour. QuarterFour began serving the Lubbock and surrounding area in 1946. Although the original store...
Commissioners approve Capital Murder trial being moved to Lubbock
The Lubbock County Commissioner's Court during a regular meeting on Monday unanimously approved of an interlocal agreement with Hockley County for a change of venue for the Capital Murder trial of Omar Soto-Chavira, who is accused of killing Sergeant Joshua Bartlett.
Covenant Health hosts 3rd annual Back-to-School Bash
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Monday, Covenant Health announced in a press release it will host its third annual Back-to-School Bash for kids to fulfill their health requirements. The release said kids can get their immunizations and physicals done at the Covenant Medical Group Northwest Clinic at 611 North Frankford Avenue. According to the release, a sports […]
City of Wolfforth issues boil water notice for Wolfforth Place Neighborhood
WOLFFORTH, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Due to a loss of water pressure below 20 psi, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Wolfforth Place public water system to notify customers in the Wolfforth Place TX 1520199 to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g. washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
‘Do the big thing:’ Lubbock teen embarks on journey to Washington, D.C. to fundraise for disabled, senior citizens
Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of July 22, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— An upcoming senior at Lubbock High School Eliseo Jimenez, 17, began his long journey on July 12 walking from Lubbock, Texas to Washington, D.C. to raise funds to support individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Jimenez told EverythingLubbock.com on Friday, […]
Texas Tech football 2023 rewatch: Career performances lead Red Raiders past Baylor
When you get the chance to play a bad team, you had better take advantage. That's what Texas Tech did last season in Waco against Baylor. The fact is, Baylor stunk in 2023. We found that out when the Bears lost their opener to Texas State at home by 11 points and we got confirmation when they finished just 3-9 overall and 2-7 in Big 12 play by the end of the year.
Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of July 22
Storytime with Family Guidance & Outreach at Groves Branch Library. Join us for a storytime with Family Guidance and Outreach every Monday at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St. Kids of all ages are welcome. For more information, call 806-775-3723. Amazing Science Experiments at Mahon Library. Monday, July 22. 2:00...
Pitcher Sage Hoover Transferring to Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Program from Texas Tech
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball fans can perhaps take a small breath in knowing that the program has gotten its first signee from the transfer portal. In a social media post, pitcher Sage Hoover is transferring to Louisiana from Texas Tech. The Edgewood, Texas native will be on her third school...
1st Safe Haven Baby Box on South Plains opens at central-Lubbock fire station
Officials blessed and dedicated Lubbock's first Safe Haven Baby Box Thursday at Lubbock Fire Rescue Station 9. The box is the first on the South Plains and just the second in Texas. Under Texas' "Baby Moses" law, a parent may legally surrender a baby up to 60 days old to hospitals, fire stations...
VOTE: Who will be Texas Tech football's defensive MVP in 2024?
We've laid out the list of our five biggest returners on defense for the Texas Tech football team in 2024, but who will be the units MVP this season?. Here's your chance to tell us. Will be it Ben Roberts? Jacob Rodriguez? Somebody else?
Meet the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's 2024 baseball Super Team
Here is the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's baseball Super Team for the 2024 season. Read about player of the year, Lubbock-Cooper pitcher/first baseman Timothy Haynes. NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Gerrit Boschma, So., first...
Baseball player of the year: Timothy Haynes leaves Lubbock-Cooper as one of the greats
WOODROW — Brad Wuensche isn't quite a psychic, but he knew what was to become of Timothy Haynes. After seeing what the "Swiss Army Knife" did as a sophomore, the longtime Lubbock-Cooper baseball coach predicted the greatness Haynes would produce over the next two seasons. It seemed unlikely Haynes would match the exploits of...
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