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From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you and your pet can get your picture taken with Santa.

Now through December 24th, you can help provide shoes for: Buckner’s Lubbock, Children’s Home of Lubbock, CASA of the South Plains and Texas Girls & Boys Ranch.

This re-bark-able day is celebrated to raise awareness of the hardships mutts and less desirable breeds face in shelters.

The Red Raiders fell behind seven in the second half but kept battling back. Down four, Shannon’s long three cut the Fryar’s advantage to one with 59 seconds left.

Westminister Presbyterian Church will host its annual Lessons and Carols worship service this Sunday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. in its Sanctuary.

The program gives the teacher a chance to choose a charity or non-profit organization that will also receive $500. Hadfield chose Lubbock Area United Way.

One local non-profit is bringing people from all over town to east Lubbock in hopes of promoting emerging artists and activism.

Since its inception, #GivingTuesdayWTX has raised more than $2 million, benefitting more than 150 local nonprofits in Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview, Post, Slaton, and the South Plains.

As of right now, median rents for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lubbock stand at $747 and $928 for a two-bedroom. Lubbock’s year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 15.2% as well as the national average of 17.7%, but as we enter the slow quarter (winter season), the market begins to cool.

South Plains College will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 2) at the entrance to the college.

On Monday, United Supermarkets and the Community Foundation of West Texas kicked off Giving Tuesday alongside partner non-profit organizations. In honor of the day, United Supermarkets made an initial contribution of $5,000.

This Giving Tuesday, High Point Village is asking the South Plains community to come together to give big. Their goal is $20,000, and they are asking donors to get 40 of their friends to give $5.

The holiday classic “A Christmas Story” comes to Lubbock Community Theater from December 3 through December 19.

Lubbock Christian University (LCU) will host its ninth annual Big Blue Christmas celebration on Tuesday, November 30. The family-friendly event will take place in the outdoor mall area in the middle of the LCU campus from 5-7:30 p.m.

United Supermarkets is teaming up with the Community Foundation of West Texas to kick-off Giving Tuesday on Monday, November 29 at the United Supermarkets on 114thStreet and Slide Road at 10:00 a.m.

Worthy estimates the organization handed out between 400 and 600 hundred meals at the event. The meals were partially donated by the United family. About 60 volunteers took the time to hand them out.

William Pasewark was a sergeant at the time he stormed the beaches on Iwo Jima. After coming home, he used his GI bill to go to college. He taught business and education courses in several universities including courses at Texas Tech University.

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. It’s supposed to be a day spent with those you love and cherish. While this year, gatherings may be smaller, these risks still exist. Obviously, nobody wants this holiday to end in disaster. However, accidents can occur for different reasons and can lead to various outcomes. Knowing how to act in emergency situations is crucial.

If you’re looking for a special gift this holiday season, you don’t have to fight the crowds on Black Friday. Your neighbor might have just what you are looking for.

The annual event sponsored by the Residence Halls Association, University Student Housing, and Hospitality Services from Texas Tech University is attended by more than 20,000 Tech students and local residents. In fact, it’s one of Texas Tech’s largest and oldest traditions, dating back to 1959.

The Buddy Holly Center invites the community to participate in Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Dining for Charities selected CASA as the charity partner for the months of November and December and is offering 50% off at local restaurants and businesses for a noble cause.

With a clear mission of creating experiences that entertain, inspire, empower and bring the community together, the Wallace Theater continues to build a legacy in Hockley County and across West Texas with an accessible arts-based educational program, as well as live music, comedy, and film.

Coronado, Lubbock High, Monterey, and Estacado will march as one unit in Washington D.C.

Attorney Kevin Glasheen has donated $500,000 to establish the Kevin Glasheen Endowed Scholarship, which makes Glasheen’s lifetime giving $1 million.

This Christmas season, residents on the South Plains can once again look forward to all things merry and bright at Kingsgate Center. On Friday, Nov. 26 the season officially kicks off with the annual lighting of the Kingsgate Christmas tree at dusk.

Police Chief Floyd Mitchell will kick off The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign on Tuesday, November 23 at the United Supermarket at 114th and Slide Road.

The vaccine clinic will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the United Supermarkets located on the corner of 114th St. and Slide Rd.

TDOR is observed on November 20 honoring the memory of transgender people whose life was cut short due to violence and hate in the previous 12 months.

Two months living in their new home, Cassie Caudill of Tahoka lost her home, vehicle, and her two dogs - Case and Rigby. After seeing their story on KCBD, Ashley Furniture reached out saying they wanted to help.