There is an ongoing campaign to raise money for a monument to be placed at Fire Station #2. The cost of the monument is estimated to be about $40,000 and will be funded strictly by public donations and contributions. Those interested in giving can reach out to the Plainview Cancer Support Group via email at rustyingram80@gmail.com, or by phone: (806)293-7614, Rusty (806)729-1732 or Andrea (806)729-1706.
The Chow For Champions Summer Feeding Program for people 18 and under is ongoing. Kids can get a free meal every day of the week at the following times and locations: Saturday and Sunday from 2-3 p.m. at OIMZION, 106 W. 2nd St.; Tuesday from 5-5:30 p.m. at Stonebriar Village, 1500 Yonkers St.; Wednesdays from 5:30-6 p.m. at OIMZION and Date Street Housing, 1601 N. Date St.; Thursdays from 5-5:30 p.m. at Stonebriar Village; and Fridays from 5:30-6 p.m. at Date Street Housing. For additional information about this, please reach out to Kanillia Corley at (806)729-9585 or to Priscilla Ellis at (806)292-3561.
Central Plains Center is kicking off a month-long Suicide Prevention Campaign, beginning August 1, due to an increase in local suicides. For more information, call their Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Plainview, at 806-291-4470. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-687-1300.
The 47th annual Joy Campaign hosted by OIMZION International Global Ministries & Missions is set for July 22 and 23. The event will begin at 10 a.m. July 22 and a worship service is set for 11 a.m. the next day at 106 W. 2nd St. in Plainivew. There will be a three-on-three basketball tournament, kids clothing and toys giveaway, child safety seat giveaway, a water slide, dunk tank, face painting, a variety of vendors, bounce houses, sweet treats and other family-friendly activities. There will also be a backpack and school supply giveaway.
The Wayland Baptist University Mabee Learning Resource Center and Abraham Art Gallery is temporarily closed due to high temperatures in the building. It’s unclear when exactly they will reopen.
Tickets are now on sale for the musical entertainment set to perform at the annual Jimmy Dean Music & Arts Festival. Jason Roberts and the Texas Playboys are set to open for Asleep at the Wheel on Sept. 16. The concert will start at 7 p.m. at the Harral Auditorium on the Wayland Baptist University campus. General admission tickets are $40.
The City of Plainview encourages citizens to mow their lawns. Maintaining your lawn is required by city ordinance. If a property owner receives a one-time certified notice to cut the tall grass or weeds on their property, they have 10 days to correct the violation, according to a news release from the City of Plainview. If there is no compliance, city staff will mow it at the owner’s expense.
LEARN Inc. in Lubbock offers a variety of job skills training and college readiness training free of charge. The organization offers assistance with applying for GED; academic/financial literacy advisement; career guidance; college information; assistance with applying for admissions; assistance with applying for college financial aid; and referrals to community resources. Call Cesar Rodriguez at (806)763-4256 or email crodgriguez@learnprograms.org to set up appointments. LEARN Inc. is located at 2161 50th St. in Lubbock.
The Plainview High School class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th reunion July 21-22. Visit the Plainview High School Class of 1973 Texas Facebook page for classmate registration information or reach out to Vicky Cox Farris at vfarris806@icloud.com.
The Mabee Regional Heritage Center is now implementing weekend hours. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Nov. 15.
Texas Department of Transportation is working on a project to improve traffic signals around Plainview. The work includes improvements along US 70 at the intersections with Ash, Date, Joliet, Columbia, Broadway, Ennis, Canyon and Yonkers Streets. Work is anticipated to wrap up in January, weather permitting.
BUDDY HOLLY HALL
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will host Latin Breed on Aug. 11. The band featuring Bobby G. and the Galaxy Band with Arturo Sedeno will perform “A Tejano Night to Remember.” Tickets are now on sale and they range in price between $35 to $100, plus taxes and fees. Those interested can purchase tickets by visiting buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by dropping by to pick them up at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Country music singer Charlie Robinson is set to perform at Buddy Holly Hall Aug. 17 as a part of his tour. The show will start at 8 p.m. Robinson plans to bring along music artist Jack Ingram as a special guest. Tickets prices range from $35-$69 plus taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased online at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1 (800) 514-3849, and in person at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock, which is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Alice Cooper is coming to Lubbock in August. The rock legend is set to perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Aug. 20. Tickets cost $46.50 to $99.50. Those interested can purchase them at buddyhollyhall.com, CastingCrowns.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or in person at the venue box office. The box office is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock and is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Comedian Jo Koy will come to Lubbock in September. The Jo Koy World Tour has a stop at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences set for Sept. 17. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. They range in price from $44.50 to $64.50. Those interested can purchase tickets at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. For additional information about Koy and his tour, including other tour dates and locations, visit www.Jokoy.com.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will host The Beach Boys in September. The musicians are set to perform Sept. 24 and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets range in price from $59 to $179. VIP packages are available. Those interested can visit www.thebeachboys.com and www.mikelove.com for information on those. Tickets are available at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or at the box office venue at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
The next season of Broadway At Buddy Holly Hall will include performances of Disney’s The Lion King, among other notable productions. The season kicks off in October. Season tickets for the series are available for purchase at BroadwayAtBuddyHollyHall.com. Here’s a schedule of the 2023-2024 productions:
Disney’s The Lion King – Oct. 5-15, 2023
On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan – Jan. 12-14, 2024
STOMP – Feb. 12, 2024
Hairspray – March 1-3, 2024
The Book of Mormon – May 17-19, 2024
The Cher Show – June 14-16, 2024
Comedian Steve Trevino will perform at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Oct. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $80.
Country music artist Josh Turner is set to perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in October. The performance is set for Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets range in price from $29 to $99. They can be purchased online at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or they can be purchased at the venue box office. The box office is at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. It’s open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.joshturner.com for additional information.
The Temptations and The Four Tops will perform at Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences this fall. The legendary groups are set to grace the Lubbock stage on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $54.50 to $99.50. They can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or in person at 1500 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The venue box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Casting Crowns has a Lubbock stop scheduled on the band’s upcoming 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Symphony Experience. The tour will start a 20-city tour at the end of September and the band’s last show is set for Oct. 30 at The Buddy Holly Hall. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. They range in cost from $45 to $199. Those interested can purchase them at buddyhollyhall.com, CastingCrowns.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or in person at the venue box office. The box office is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock and is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Six Texas stops are scheduled for this tour. For additional information, visit CastingCrowns.com.
Grupo Intocable is set to perform at Buddy Holly Hall in November. The Tejano/Norteno group will perform Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. Prices range from $39.50 to $99.50, plus taxes and fees. Those interested can purchase tickets online at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by stopping by in person at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday for The Price Is Right Live stage show coming to Lubbock in November. The show will be at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Prices range from $30.75 to $75.75. Tickets can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling 1(800)514-3849 or at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza is coming to Buddy Holly Hall Nov. 11. The show is based on Disney junior series characters like Mickey, Minnie Doc McStuffins along with characters from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.” Ticket prices range between $29-$69.50. Tickets can be purchased online at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1 (800) 514-3849, and in person at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401, open Monday through Friday from 12-4 p.m. For more information, visit DisneyJuniorTour.com.
Tickets are now on sale for a special screening of the movie Dirty Dancing at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in November. The Dirty Dancing in Concert event will include a full-size cinema screening with a band and singers live on stage, according to a news release from BHH. The show is scheduled for Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $45 to $95. They can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by stopping in person at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Those interested can find additional information about the show at dirtydancinginconcert.com.
A.J. Croce, son of Jim Croce, is hitting the road to perform and has a Lubbock stop planned for December. Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Dec. 14. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are now on sale. They range in price from $29.50 to $74.50. Those interested can purchase them at buddyhollyhall.com, CastingCrowns.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or in person at the venue box office. The box office is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock and is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.ajcrocemusic.com for additional information.
GENERAL
American Cultural Exchange Services is seeking families to host foreign exchange students for the 2023-2024 school year. The high school kids are academically sound with musical and sports talents and languages. Students will arrive in August. They do not require their own room. They will also share in chore responsibilities and help around the house as much as needed. The students have full medical coverage and spending money for their own personal needs. Host families can choose whether they’d rather host a boy or a girl. Those who can host include married couples, single individuals, widowed individuals or those who are divorced. The kids will come from Japan, Korea, Asia, South American and Europe. Those interested can reach out to Kevin Foster at 1(806)335-5857 or call 1(800)661-2237. Those interested can also check out www.ExploreTheWorld.org.
Shawnte Clawson is a certified child passenger safety technician. She has an office at the Hale County AgriLife Extension Office. She is available to help Hale County residents ensure they have the proper car seat with proper installation for the kids they may transport. Those interested in her assistance can reach out to Clawson by calling (806)291-5270.
The Plainview Dance Club now meets on the first, second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Elks Lodge, 908 N. I-27 off the service road. The groups meets from 6:30-9 p.m. There is live entertainment each night. No smoking is allowed and there are no snacks. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and $10 for one-year memberships.
Those interested in giving a donation do the Plainview Area Endowment can do so online or by mail. Donations can be made at plainviewareaendowment.org. Checks can be mailed to The Plainview Area Endowment at 6102 82nd Street, #8B Lubbock, TX 79424 and put Giving Tuesday in the memo line.
Hale County farmers and landowners that need areas sprayed by the Noxious Weed Control District should either visit the board’s website at halecountynoxiousweeds.com or contact Lewis Senter, board supervisor, at 806-292-4750.
Show your patriotism by having a U.S. flag displayed outside your home or business on eight holidays throughout the year with the Kiwanis Club’s flag program! The club works with PHS Band Boosters, PHS Jr. Navy ROTC, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Elks Lodge. Proceeds benefit local scholarships. Cost is $40. Make checks payable to the Plainview Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 684, Plainview, Texas 79073.
The South Plains AA Group meets at 803 S. Columbia in Plainview. A Big Book Study (open meeting) is held from 6-7 p.m. Monday. Closed meetings are held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Sunday.
Free ESL classes are held Monday through Thursday at The Hale County Literacy Council. Contact 806-293-6186 for more information.
Compassionate Care Pregnancy Center at 1209 Quincy Street is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays from 12:30 – 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.
If you or someone you know needs the following, call (806)296-5000 to make an appointment.
1. a pregnancy test
2. proof of pregnancy for a positive test
3. diapers, wipes, baby wash and baby lotion
Motivation Education and Training (MET) offers career training and certification programs. A few of the different career trainings offered through MET include truck drivers, basic electric, CNA, basic welding and police officer. For additional information about MET, visit their office at 927 Broadway or contact them at (806)293-4457 or via email at salazar@metinc.org or plainview@metinc.org.
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