Lubbock Ledger | Friday, Mar. 8

Hey, Lubbockites! Welcome to the Lubbock Ledger, where you can find the latest news in Lubbock, Texas!

It’s International Women’s Day! To celebrate, head to Mahon Library from 5 PM to 6 PM and learn more about your family history during their Genealogy for Beginners event. There, you can learn the basics of genealogy research with your loved ones. Call (806) 775-2835 to learn more.

Here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• The Daily Scoop

• Sports updates

• Fun for the whole family

• Upcoming events this week

The Daily Scoop | Lubbock Animal Services looking for a foster family for mother dog and puppies

Lubbock Animal Services is looking for a foster family to care for a mother and her four puppies. To learn more, click here.

Lubbock Veteran Affairs clinic invites veterans to town hall

The Lubbock VA Clinic is inviting veterans to attend their town hall on March 21, EverythingLubbock reports. There, veterans will be able to learn valuable information about their resources. Click here for more information. 

Lubbock PD is hiring

The Lubbock Police Department is hiring for academy trainees. Pay begins at $62,000 annually. Click here to learn more.

Local Sports Center

The University Interscholastic League boys and girls state tournament continues. Click the links below to check the full schedules.

Girl’s basketball schedule

Boy’s basketball schedule

Texas Tech University | Sports Update

• Softball won 10-5 against BYU yesterday. Click here for game coverage.

• The women’s tennis team lost to Oklahoma State with a score of 1-6 yesterday.

• Women’s basketball won 74-60 against the University of Houston last night. Read the coverage here.

Coming up…

It’s a jam-packed weekend for Texas Tech sports! 

Today, men’s tennis plays New Mexico at 11 AM.

The NCAA Indoor Championships continue this weekend.

The baseball team plays the University of Texas tonight at 6:30 PM. The games will continue through Sunday.

Men’s basketball plays Baylor tomorrow night at 5 PM.

Fun for the Whole Family | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

The Big Show

Watch the 7th annual Big Show on Saturday at Mae Simmons Dream Court! As local youth play basketball against first responders, you can participate in a great community event for a good cause and ring in Spring Break with a fun family activity! Contact [email protected] or call (806) 283-7868 for more information.

Pinocchio 

Watch “Pinocchio” at the Science Spectrum this month, performed by the Drawbridge Puppet Theater. The show features string, rod, and shadow puppets. Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for seniors and children aged from 3-12. Make a reservation here or call (508) 261-4917.

Cats & Dogs The Exhibition

Visit an immersive attraction all about your favorite furry friends at the Science Spectrum! There, you can learn about canine and feline body types, personalities, physical skills, and more. From Feb. 16 to May 27, guests can also watch SuperPower Dogs, a film narrated by Chris Evans at the OMNI Theater. Tickets range from $12 to $20. For more information, click here.

Hub City Life | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Friday: A Salute to Conway & Loretta @ Cactus Theater, 7:30 PM

Join the Cactus Theater community for a tribute to singers Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn tonight! Their grandchildren, Twitty and Lynn tell intimate family stories all the while performing their classic songs. Tickets range from $39 to $78. The show begins at 7:30 PM. Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.

• BBQ Lunch @ Four Bar K, 11:30 AM to 2 PM

  Join Four Bar K for a weekly buffet with an assortment of dishes including, smoked brisket, sausage, and home-made chicken and dumplings. Free beer and live music will also be included. The lunch costs $15 per person.

• Whose Live Anyway? @ Buddy Holly Hall, 7:30 PM

  Get ready to laugh until you cry during this performance featuring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray, four of the world’s funniest improv artists. Tickets start at $49. Click here to learn more.

Saturday: Viva Aztlan, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Head to the Viva Aztlan Festival to watch entertaining mariachi and folklorico performances all day. At 7 PM, enjoy a showcase performed by last year’s winner Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Muñoz. A mariachi concert featuring Mariachi Los Caporales will follow. To purchase tickets, click here or call (806) 770-2000.

Sunday: Killer Queen: A Queen Tribute @ Buddy Holly Hall, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Visit Buddy Holly Hall for an electrifying performance honoring the music of the classic rock band. Tickets range from $40 to $75. To purchase tickets, click here or contact the box office at [email protected] or (806) 792-8339.