Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Big names hit Lubbock: Texas Tech hosted an early access George Strait merchandise sale Wednesday and Thursday ahead of two Jones AT&T Stadium shows, with parking east of the stadium closed through today -- get all the details.

Local ballots take shape: Early voting is underway in Lubbock for municipal races, including city council and school board. Multiple polling sites are open across town this week with varied hours -- get all the details.

Where to make a splash: A new Lubbock roundup lists swim lessons for babies, kids, teens, and adults, including Infant Aquatics, Southwest Aqua Sports, Tega Kids, and Texas Tech Recreation -- check out the full lineup.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Crave-worthy lunch fix: When you need a quick, delicious reset this week between errands and emails, Field House Deli & Catering nails it with stacked sandwiches, soups, creamy mac, crisp salads, and a dangerously good club with candied bacon... plus easy pickup, delivery, and catering when the group text calls your bluff.

Closet glow-up alert: j. hoffman's is a longtime, family-owned Lubbock boutique serving up on-trend women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories from brands like Kendra Scott, Brighton, and Lagos with warm, zero-pressure styling help. Check it out this week, elevate the everyday, and let your closet say, finally... someone gets me.

Stitch your stress away: At The Yarny Way, a cozy, community-minded yarn shop, squishy fibers, helpful humans, and low-pressure classes make it easy to finish that WIP or begin something new without unraveling your sanity. Expect welcoming stitch nights, thoughtful advice, and yarn that genuinely sparks joy.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🚋 Spring Trolley Tours @ National Ranching Heritage Center | Tuesday (4/28) at 2:30 PM – Spring at the Ranching Heritage Center means hopping on a trolley for a breezy spin through 19 acres of ranching history. Fifty-five buildings, centuries of stories, and tours are free. Reserve at the front desk, then sit back, let someone else do the driving.

🩺 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ IVRS -Lubbock(Event Meeting Room) | Wednesday (4/29) at 9:30 AM – Whether mammograms are your routine or that appointment keeps sliding down the to-do list, this ultrasound screening brings painless, radiation-free breast care to Lubbock, no prescription needed. Implant safe, radiologist read, it scans both breasts and underarms for $295. Book at HerScan.com, or call 1-800-338-7499.

🐎 Spring Roundup @ Frazier Alumni Pavilion | Friday (5/1) at 5:30 PM – Saddle up for the annual Spring Roundup supporting the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. Dinner, live and silent auctions, stories from rodeo, ranch horse, equestrian, horse judging, and therapeutic riding teams, all the heart, no mucking required. Tickets: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/equestriancenter/events/SpringRoundup.php, auction donations: baylee.murph@ttu.edu.

🎲 Bunco Night @ Connect Church | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Round up your crew for a Bunco night that actually counts. Ten bucks gets you in, supports Hope Mommies Lubbock Chapter, and fuels a ministry caring for women and families after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Roll dice, chat, feel good about it.

🍷 Wood and Wine DIY Workshop @ Board & Brush | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 PM – Ready to trade screen time for sawdust and a glass of something decent? It is a BYOB, pick-your-own-project workshop where you distress, sand, stain, and paint to your heart’s content, glitter optional, arguments about design blissfully unnecessary. Book ahead, bring friends, leave smug.

🚲 Bike Rodeo @ Safety City @ Clapp Park | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Safety City is turning the kiddos loose on a Bike Rodeo, complete with real traffic signs, signals, and those hand signals you pretend to remember. Instructors keep it safe while they tackle courses, build confidence, and burn energy. Free, no registration, just helmets and enthusiasm.

🇲 Cinco de Mayo @ South Plains Fairgrounds | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at South Plains Fairgrounds with Siggno, AJ Castillo, La Fiebre, cultura, comida, and música. Local mariachi and ballet folklórico join the party, presale is $25, kids 12 and under are free, consider it cardio.

Set in Kelsey Park, this 9,600+ sq ft estate pairs architectural drama with resort-caliber fun. Vaulted beam ceilings crown custom interiors, including a tiered-seating media room and a wine room. Outside delivers a pool, water features, and slide, plus a vaulted wood-ceiling pavilion and cook shack. The primary offers dual spa baths, a two-story boutique closet, and a 3,500-sq-ft shop.