Lubbock Ledger | Wednesday, Mar. 6

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

Today is No Homework Day! To celebrate, head to Patterson Branch Library tomorrow for their Game On event. There, students from K-12 can play board games and video games as a way to relax in the middle of the school week. Call (806) 767-3300 for more information.

If your kids are still in the no homework mood this weekend, head to Science Spectrum for the Cats and Dogs exhibition! For ticketing and other information, click here.

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 | Bitcoin Hits All-Time High

Despite its FTX shortcomings two years ago, Bitcoin has hit an all-time high recently, the Associated Press reports. Learn more here.

‘Magical Lights’ festival rescheduled to April at Lubbock Speedway

The upcoming ‘Magical Lights’ festival was rescheduled to April 6. Click here to read more.

AP creates its own Oscar categories and winners

Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards this Sunday, the Associated Press staff created their own categories and selected a winner for each. Read more here.

Local Sports Center

The University Interscholastic League boys and girls state tournament begins tomorrow. Click the links below to check the schedules!

Girl’s basketball schedule

Boy’s basketball schedule

Texas Tech University | Sports Update

• Women’s basketball players Bailey Maupin and Jasmine Shavers were awarded All-Big 12 Honorable Mention accolades yesterday afternoon. Click here to read more.

• The baseball team won 11-8 against the University of New Mexico yesterday. Read the coverage here.

• Men’s basketball defeated Oklahoma State with a score of 75-58 last night. Click here to read the coverage.

Coming up…

Softball plays BYU at 2 PM tomorrow.

Tomorrow, the track team heads to Boston to compete in the NCAA Indoor Championships at 5 PM.

The women’s tennis team plays Oklahoma State at 5 PM tomorrow.

Women’s basketball plays the University of Houston tomorrow at 5:30 PM.

Fun for the Whole Family | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Karate Tots and Kids

Kids can learn the art of karate at the Hodges Community Center. Each Thursday, students will start with the basics and learn more advanced skills as time goes on. For ages 3 to 4, Karate Tot classes begin at 5:45 PM. For older students aged 5-13, Karate Kid classes begin at 6:15 PM. Pay $15 per class or $15 a month for unlimited classes. Call (806) 767-3706 for more information.

Saturday Family Story Time

Head to Mahon Library this Saturday for story time from 11 AM to 11:30 AM! The event is intended for children ages 0-7, but everyone is welcome. Call (806) 775-2835 or email [email protected] to learn more.

Arabic Language and Culture

Join Mahon Library and learn the basics of Arabic language and culture with Texas Tech professor Rula Al-Hmoud this Saturday from 2 PM to 3 PM. All ages are invited to participate in the fun activities! For more information, call (806) 775-2835 or email [email protected].

Hub City Life | Lubbock, TX Upcoming Events

Wednesday: Wine Down Wednesday @ English Newsom Cellars, 4 PM to 8 PM

Sip, savor, and socialize during Wine Down Wednesday with the English Newsom Cellars! Enjoy live music, food, and some of your favorite wine. Discounts will also be available. The featured food truck is Llano Cubano from 4 PM to 8 PM. There will be a performance by Russell Joe Thompson from 6 PM to 8 PM.

• Hub City Book Club @ Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM 

  Meet with the Adult Activity Center on the first Wednesday of every month and discuss the book of the month! This month’s book is “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. Register online or call (806) 767-2710.

• Sexism in Cinema – “The Lost King” @ Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7:30 PM

  This month’s installment of Sexism in Cinema is “The Lost King,” a movie about an amateur historian who hopes to uncover the remains of King Richard III. The film is based on the book “The King’s Grave: The Search for Richard III” and stars Sally Hawkins, Harry Lloyd, and Steve Coogan. To purchase tickets, click here for more information.

Thursday: Community Health Screening @ Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 10 AM

Head to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center for a health screening. Call 1(800) 718-0961 for more information or to schedule a screening.

Friday: 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: Afternoon DIY Workshop @ Board and Brush, 2 PM

Join Board and Brush for a DIY afternoon! During the workshop, you’ll learn how to sand, distress, stain, assemble, and paint, all the while creating a project out of raw wood. For more information, click here.

Sunday: Drawing Sessions: Figure @ LHUCA, 1 PM to 4 PM

If you’re an artist, practice your craft during LHUCA’s drawing sessions. Each session features live figure and portrait models. Feel free to bring your own materials or use the paper and drawing utensils that will be provided. Artists 18+ are welcome. Registration is $5. Learn more here.