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Today is National Love Your Pet Day. Show your furry friend some love by getting a free consultation at local grooming shop, Tailored Tails of Lubbock! As a first-time customer, you could get your second grooming on the house. Check out their Facebook page to learn more.

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

• Election Day information

• Sports updates

• Upcoming events this week

Weekend News Round-Up

• Hungry? Learn more about Bar-B-Que Bandidas, a female-owned and operated restaurant in this article from the Texas Tribune.

• Celebrating Black History Month | A Texas Tech law student advocates for diversity in higher education. Watch KCBD’s coverage here.

• Save money and reduce food waste with the help of Too Good to Go, a new app. Local restaurants are joining to assist with the cause. Read more here!

The Daily Scoop |  Expected Traffic Changes on Loop 88

Traffic changes will begin on Tuesday as the state department of transportation builds the new eastbound frontage road intersection. This will be in place for several weeks. Click here to learn more about the upcoming changes.

Election Day Updates

Early voting for the March election begins today and runs through Friday, Mar. 1. For polling locations and times in Lubbock County, click here.

Local Sports Center

Regional and state playoffs begin today for girls’ and boys’ basketball teams in the city. Here are some of the upcoming games! 

Girls’ basketball | Today’s games

• Frenship plays Southlake Carrol at Abilene Cooper High School, 5 PM

• Seminole plays Canyon at Lubbock Christian University, 6 PM

• Lubbock-Cooper plays Amarillo Tascosa at Canyon High, 6 PM

• Click here for more times and scores.

Boys’ basketball | Today’s games

• Seminole plays Hereford at Shallowater High School, 6 PM

• Lubbock-Cooper plays Plainview at Abernathy High School, 6:30 PM

• Monterey plays Amarillo Tascosa at Wayland Baptist University, 8 PM

• Click here for more times and scores.

Texas Tech University | Sports Update

Last weekend was a mixed bag for the Red Raiders as some teams won victoriously, and others left the match defeated.

• The TTU baseball team defeated Oregon on Sunday with a winning score of 11-7.

• The Lady Raiders’ basketball team lost against Waco 32-61 on Sunday. 

• On Sunday, The softball team lost to Texas State University with a score of 1-8.

Coming up…

The men’s basketball team plays Fort Worth University today at United Supermarkets Arena, 8 PM. Both teams are head to head with matching scores at 7-5. Read more here.

The baseball team goes against University of Texas-Arlington today at Globe Life Field, 6 PM.

Tomorrow, the Lady Raiders play University of Texas-Austin at Moody Center, 7 PM.

Hub City Life | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Tuesday: True Crime Book Club @ Mahon Library, 6:30 PM to 8 PM

Explore the world of crime and play detective on some of the biggest crime cases in history. That Lonley Section of Hell by Lori Shenher is the club’s book of the month. Anyone aged 18+ are invited. For more information, call (806) 775-28235.

Wednesday: Cats & Dogs The Exhibition @ Science Spectrum, 10 AM to 5 PM

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.

Thursday: Lubbock Music Grub Club @ The McDougal Building, 12 PM

Local musician Sam Choate shares his knowledge and shows aspiring musicians how to create a successful live acoustic solo performance. Lunch is $10. RSVP here.

Friday: Cadwell Entertainment: Rockin’ Tribute to the Top 10 Bands of the 1970s and ‘80s @ Cactus Theater, 7:30 PM 

Listen to some of your favorite tunes from the 1970s and ‘80s, legendary decades of music. The show will feature music by the Eagles, The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, and more, performed by the talented Caldwell Collective band and singers. Tickets range from $25 to $50. To learn more, call (806) 762-3233 or click here.

Saturday: 21st Annual African American History Month Program @ Patterson Branch Public Library, 2 PM to 4 PM

Join the Patterson Branch Public Library for their annual tribute to African American pioneers and their families. This year’s theme is “Generational Legacies.” During the event, outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact within the community will also be recognized. For more information, call (806) 767-3300.

Sunday: 502 Jam Night @ Two Docs Brewing Company, 6 PM to 9 PM

Enjoy a fun night of drinks and music during 502 Jam Night at Two Docs Brewing Company. This event occurs every Sunday. Call (806) 412-4888 for more information.

Monday: 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.