Today is International GM Day! GM stands for Game Master in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. If your tween or teen is a seasoned player or looking to try something new, head to Godeke Branch Library tomorrow from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for a fun round of Dungeons and Dragons! Anyone aged 12-17 is welcome to participate! Call (806) 775-3362 to pre-register.

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

• The Daily Scoop

• Sports updates

• Fun for the whole family

• Upcoming events this week

Weekend News Round-Up

• Local breweries are raising money for panhandle fire relief. Click here to learn how they are helping to provide relief. Here’s how you can donate.

• The city is on track to add more than 17,000 jobs within the next four years, KCBD reports. Read more here.

• South Plains College brought in over $195,000 in scholarship money for students. Click here to learn more.

The Daily Scoop | Governor holds news conference pertaining to wildfires

Last Friday, Governor Abbott held a news conference in regard to the panhandle fires. Read more here.

Local businesses provide bales to feed cattle following wildfires

High Winds Hay & Transport and other businesses are donating hay to feed cattle in areas that were impacted by the panhandle wildfires. Click here to learn more about their efforts.

Former TTU all-American wins medals at World Championships

Former Texas Tech University track and field all-American Monae’ Nichols won the silver medal yesterday at the indoor World Championships in Scotland. Learn more here. 

Local Sports Center

The University Interscholastic League boys and girls state tournament begins this week. 

Girl’s basketball schedule

Boy’s basketball schedule

Texas Tech University | Sports Update

• TTU installed a new scoreboard in the football stadium. The double T design will create a new skyline for students and fans. Read more here.

Weekend scores

• On Friday, the softball team won 8-0 against the Merrimack College Warriors. Read the recap here. The women lost to the University of Texas at El Paso’s Paydirt Petes with a score of 2-3.

• Men’s tennis lost 1-4 to the Middle Tennessee Lightning. Check out the recap here.

• The baseball team had a winning weekend. They won 10-7 against Gardner-Webb on Friday, and won a second time against GWU 29-3 on Saturday. Click here to read more.

• On Saturday, women’s basketball lost 49-73 to the Kansas State Wildcats.

• Men’s basketball won 81-70 against West Virginia on Saturday.

Coming up…

Tomorrow, the baseball team plays New Mexico at 3 PM.

Men’s basketball plays Oklahoma State tomorrow at 7 PM.

Fun for the Whole Family | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Barnes and Noble Story Time

Join Barnes and Noble on Wednesday for a story time session from 11 AM to 12 PM.

Read, Move, and Groove with The Little Gym

This Friday, your little ones can read a story and learn the fundamentals of gymnastics at the Groves Branch Library. Children aged 4-35 months will have class from 11 to 11:30 AM. Children 3-5 years old will have class from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM. If you have multiple children, attend the older child’s class time. For more information, call (806) 775-3723.

Gardening

This Saturday, you and your family can learn more about gardening at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum. The program begins at 10 AM. Call (809) 797-4520 for more information.

Hub City Life | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Monday: Reel Books Book Group @ Groves Branch Library, 7 PM to 8 PM

Head to the Groves Branch Library to discuss books that will soon become movies. This month’s book is “Wellmania” by Brigid Delaney. For more information, call (806) 775-3723.

• Trivia Night @ Two Docs Brewing Company, 7 PM to 9 PM 

  Every Monday, join the Two Docs Brewing Company for trivia night! Teams can compete each round for a prize and a chance to enter the Tournament of Champions. Call (806) 412-4888 to learn more.

• Square Dance Lessons @ LASRDF Dance Center, 7 PM to 9 PM

  Learn how to square dance at the LASRDF Dance Center every Monday! Your first lesson is free. Call (806) 786-7572 for more information.

Tuesday: Story Time @ Allen Theatre, TTU Campus, 7:30 PM

Join the Texas Tech University Concert Band for an evening centered around musical storytelling in the Allen Theatre. The event is free and open to the public!

Wednesday: Senior Day Out @ Patterson Branch Library, 2 PM to 3 PM

Seniors will celebrate National Oreo Cookie Day with an Oreo tasting in this week’s rendition of Senior Day Out. Call (806) 767-3300 for more information.

Thursday: Un(wine)d with the Arts @ LHUCA Galleries

On the first Thursday after Friday Art Trail, you can explore the art galleries with a glass of wine. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (806) 762-8606.

Friday: Genealogy for Beginners @ Mahon Library, 5 PM to 6 PM

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about your family history! Visit Mahon Library to learn the basics of genealogy research. Call (806) 775-2835 to learn more.

Saturday: The Big Show @ Mae Simmons Dream Court 

Watch the 7th annual Big Show on Saturday! As local youth play basketball against first responders, you can participate in a great community event for a good cause. Contact [email protected] or call (806) 283-7868 for more information.

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.