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Lubbock, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning Lubbock! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Big Edās Lubbock radio legacy still shapes mornings today
- Which Lubbock-area star earned KLBKās top play this week?
- How Lubbock County helped pioneer countywide vote centers in Texas
Also on today's calendar: From Fog To Focus and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Winds becoming strong; warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Our Arklahoma Heritage: "Big Ed" Wilkes went from Magazine to ruling the Texas airways for over three decades (todayinfortsmith.com) ā Longtime Lubbock radio voice āBig Edā Wilkes helped shape local mornings through KFYO and later KRFE, blending farm news with plainspoken conversation. Raised and educated in Lubbock, he championed Texas Tech, Texas Boys Ranch, and Cactus Theater concerts, leaving scholarships and a stillāoperating family station that keep his influence alive for todayās residents. 
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ā¢ KLBK's Top Plays of the Week: Oct. 29-31 (everythinglubbock.com) ā High school football fans around Lubbock can relive week 10ās biggest moments, including a toe-tap grab from Lubbock-Cooper and a tackle-breaking touchdown from Frenship in a win over Monterey. With playoffs just a week away, these top five plays spotlight local athletes peaking at the right time. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Report to the 85th Legislature Under Section 43.007(j), Texas Election Code Relating to the Countywide Polling Place Program (texas.gov) ā Lubbock County is highlighted as the first Texas county to pilot countywide vote centers and a frequent participant in later expansions of the program. The report explains how these superāprecincts changed local Election Day logistics, turnout patterns, and pollāworker needs, offering context for how Lubbock residents now vote anywhere in the county. Ā Ā Ā
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Weight Loss & Body Transformation ā
Trim Tactics Studio at The Hub, 6303 Indiana Ave, Lubbock
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Tuesday November 3
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From Fog To Focus ā
Online via Zoom, Lubbock
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UMC Business & Technology ā
UMC Business & Technology, Lubbock
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UMC Health & Wellness Hospital ā
UMC Health & Wellness Hospital, 11011 Slide Rd, Lubbock
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Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Lubbock ā
Virtual via Zoom, Lubbock
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Rawls CGE: Study Abroad First Step Session ā
Rawls College of Business, 703 Flint Ave, Lubbock
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Escape the Fate ā
Jake's Sports Cafe and Backroom, Lubbock
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Owen Franklin Blues Band ā
Texas Cafe & Bar āThe Spoonā, 3604 50th Street, Lubbock
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Fall Floral Workshop at Cotton Court ā
Cotton Court, 1610 Broadway, Lubbock
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LAN LAW at Cook's Garage ā
Cook's Garage, 11002 Hwy 87, Lubbock
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Thursday Night Karaoke ā
Texas Cafe & Bar āThe Spoonā, 3604 50th Street, Lubbock
7:00 pm
Tuesday November 3
Wednesday November 4
Thursday November 5
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Super sweet & energetic puppy found off Upland near Terra Vista.
Thinking only a couple months old. No collar, no chip. Looks healthy and well fed. If you recognize, please let me know! (Nextdoor Lubbock TC) - Is this your pup?
He was found on 19th st. near Powells BBQ. Im afraid he is going to get run over on the highway. I can't keep him, I have 13 yr old dog with healthā¦ (Nextdoor West Carlisle)
- Foundation Building Materials posted a job opening for Stocker in Lubbock. Apply here.
- Burger King - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lubbock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lubbock here.
š Nearby News
Wolfforth
- Frenship Tigers roll past Lubbock Monterey, clinches Class 5A Division I playoff spot (presspass.news)
Levelland
- Football Recap: Perryton Triumphs Behind Punishing Ground Game (maxpreps.com)
Littlefield
- Ken King addresses constituents' concerns (lambcountyleadernews.com)
- Rotary Club welcomes Guest Speaker Brent Magers (lambcountyleadernews.com)
- Noah Villanueva punches ticket to State XC Meet (lambcountyleadernews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" ā Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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