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Good morning, Lubbock! In today’s edition: Meals on Wheels volunteer drive, a ZZ Top tribute, a house with a hidden safe room, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Community care that changes lives: Lubbock Meals on Wheels is seeking year-round volunteers as signups fade, with biggest need for drivers delivering thousands of meals a day across over seventy-seven routes, says coordinator Nicole Thomas — see how to get involved.
Inside a notable real estate deal: Dallas-based The Multifamily Group closed the sale of 280 multifamily units in Lubbock, near major employers and the West End development, with the buyer assuming existing Fannie Mae financing — read the full story.
Industry pressures take toll: Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe in Lubbock has permanently closed after its parent entered Chapter 11 and arranged a sale. M Crowd did not acquire the location, and it will not reopen — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Guidance for farm families: A free FarmHope workshop will take place Jan. 12 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock from noon to 3 p.m. It will help producers plan estates and finances and address farm stress, with support from Texas Corn Producers and the National Agricultural Law Center. Get all the details.
Burritos that hit right: When you need a warm, foil-wrapped reset, Burrito King delivers breakfast staples that don’t mess around and hearty lunch options from barbacoa to asada, plus a smothered pick for extra comfort. Portions hit the spot, flavors stay bold.
Hands-on brain break: When you need an easy win with curious kids or your inner tinkerer, Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater packs 250+ interactive exhibits, Lubbock’s only public aquarium, a giant domed screen, and daily live science shows. Turn “what if?” into “that was cool.”
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🌸 Misty Mountain Flowers: Canvas or Wood + Candle @ Painting with a Twist | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Trade screen time for a little creativity, and make the place smell like you cleaned. You’ll pour a long-lasting, all-natural scented soy candle, then paint Misty Mountain Flowers on canvas or wood. Add the DIY candle during registration for just 20 bucks, zero regrets.
🎸 ThunderBeard: Tribute to ZZ Top @ Cactus Theater | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 PM – Take a break from the grind and dust off your denim jacket for ThunderBeard at the Cactus Theater, America’s top ZZ Top tribute. Expect beards, blues, and boogie, the hits you know by heart, and that Little Ol’ Band from Texas swagger done right.
☕ Women’s Breakfast @ Market Street | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re there for the strong coffee or the stronger opinions, this Women’s Breakfast is prime time for catching up without juggling carpool. Expect hearty bites, easy conversation, and that rare luxury, a morning where someone else cooks and you just show up.
🩺 14th Annual Women’s Health Seminar @ Lubbock Memorial Civic Center | Saturday (1/10) at 9:37 AM – Women’s Health Seminar serves real talk on weight loss and bone health, with Brenda Garcia unpacking what works, no fads, and local pharmacist Kristine Isaacson keeping it honest on osteoporosis. Come for the science, stay for free breakfast, local camaraderie, and a style show.
🎲 Family Board Games @ Groves Branch Library | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from screens and bring the crew to Groves Branch Library for Saturday morning board games. All ages, zero pressure, plenty of nostalgia. It’s the perfect way to flex your strategy, teach good sportsmanship, and quietly crush your kids at Connect Four.
🏃 Loop the Lake @ Landwer House | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Ready to lap actual water in Lubbock? The first race of the 2026 Lubbock series, Loop the Lake with West Texas Running Club and RUN LBK, brings friendly grit, lake views, and just enough wind to make your post-run coffee and breakfast burrito feel earned.
🌿 Texas Master Naturalists @ Lubbock Lake Landmark | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Saturday morning at Lubbock Lake Landmark means swapping errands for sagebrush and smart folks, as the South Plains Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists hosts an intro meet. Curious now, commit later, classes start Jan. 31, and yes, you can still beat the brunch crowd.
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📻 Lubbock report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
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