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First Friday Art Trail at Caviel’s February 7th Now, remember the Adam Hawley concert that is coming up February 20th? Well, a couple weeks before that, on Friday February 7th, you’ll have a chance to win tickets to that much-anticipated musical exhibition. Bass Lady Supreme Joy Harris will perform her signature brand of jazz/funk/soul standards and original compositions. And, not only will you ge...

Thought for the Week Advertise with Focus LBK Here at Focus LBK, we have an ever-expanding community-level readership that includes people and organizations at all levels in the Lubbock Community. If you’d like to arrange specialized coverage of your event, product or service, call or text 806-642-0949, or email us at focuslbk@substack.com. Come support us at Village Picture Day Show Notes: https:...

Back in the 1980’s, Stephen Canup had it all. He was wealthy, climbing the career ladder at a big-money accounting firm in New York. He had perfect credit, no debt, a pretty wife and a new baby at home. We all know “ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall ”. Stephen learned this the hard way. In this episode, we explore his fall from riches to rags, and then into a priso...

Because everyone likes Pancakes!!! The only thing better than eating a LOT of pancakes is knowing that each year Lubbock Lions Club donates all of the profits raised from the Pancake Festival to over 30 charities. Some of the organizations that benefited from the $122,000 we raised in 2019 include, the Adult Eyeglass Program, Boy Scout Troop 157, LISD Eyeglasses for Children, Children’s Miracle Ne...

We all know the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words". But do we believe it? Eugene Roquemore believed it and so does Focus LBK. That's why we're holding the inaugural Village Picture Day. Get deets and a good explanation on this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

The 2nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration In this life, it is important to focus on principles. In 2024, Mr. Leon Williams, Mr. Will Green, and Mr. Shaun Harris illustrated this point by putting on the First Annual Kwanzaa Celebration. As you know, Kwanzaa is a holiday built around The Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles. Never ones to rest on their laurels, the Kwanzaa Organizing Committee (KOC) is proud to...

Last year about this time, we reported on a lawsuit involving the State of Texas and Pfizer. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the vaccine maker, alleging that they misrepresented the effectiveness of the covid shot. Today, we provide an interesting update on what happened with that trial. Sources and Shownotes https://www.focuslbk.show/p/swdcast-se1-ep13-texas-sues-pfizer https://www.documen...

Back in the day, we used to build our holy sites on top of older holy sites. In similar fashion, our last recording session of 2024 ended up being our first show of 2025. Mrs. Margaret Randle, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, “ Incorporated!” sat down with us in late December. We talked about the AKA’s, and then moved on to deeper territory. We explored Mrs. Randle’s passion for service, a...

Scotty Scott and wife Lisa Scott recently put on the 3rd Annual Eastside Community Event. The Focus LBK crew had the good fortune to be able to pull up and mix and mingle a bit. There were plenty of vendors with unique and desirable things for sale, and there were also food trucks in the parking lot. Almost everything at the event was free for participants, except for vendor and food truck items....

NOTE: Beginning December 9, What’s Going On will be posted on Mondays. Plus Housing List Now Open, Local Music Events, Art Shows, Ribbon Cuttings and More This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

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Instead of being angry, upset and divided this holiday season, try being "Thankful for What You've Got". Plus what's going on the week of 27 November and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

Watch now | Lessons learned from the Rhythm and Rhyme Open Mic, Plus What's Going On Week of November 19th and Beyond This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

Did you get the memo about President Trump's History? Plus Local Historian Mr. Cosby Morton breaks down the history of East LBK. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

The Focus LBK Show S2E61: Mr. LaCarl Richardson On How War, Drugs, and Desegregation Killed "The Village" in East Lubbock This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

Mrs. Phyllis Gant Talks Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Is There Something Malignant in Slaton High School? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

What’s Going On? East Lubbock Art House has a Plethora of Events Coming Up: Out and About We are currently in post production on a recap video for the 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, so watch this space. In the meantime, we made pictures of the event that make you feel like you were there: Focus LBK is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming...

Now Signing up poets, rappers, singers and instrumentalists. Call or text 903-316-2735 to showcase your skills on the mic, Brought to you by Real Deal Productions and LBK Video Solutions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

The Focus LBK swung through The East Lubbock Art House on Saturday October 19th to catch “The Afterparty”. The show featured music and art by all kinds of young artists including: Jada Taylor, Rexondon, Que Johnson, boog, JastheInfluence, Dhani, Rllynegative, Whatseatingphil, NBF St3ezy, Katherine Rowe, Luvyo.store, Alexis White, Cassi Carrasco, and of course, Danielle East, Founder of the East Lu...

What’s Going On? Focus LBK is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

Down the Prairie Dog Hole This weeks’ monologue recalls a hugely impactful trip we took this weekend. We had a chance to minister to men incarcerated at the Preston E. Smith Unit. Freedom in Jesus Prison Ministries facilitated a trip which left us humbled, confused and yet more committed to “getting in where we fit in”. Freedom In Jesus Prison Ministries Kingdom Towers What’s Going On? This is a p...

Fluoride may not be what they said it was. A recent court case causes silent ripples and calls into question the purpose of "public health". Plus what's going on locally in the LBK. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show

What’s Going On? What You Bumpin? Why some of that Tom Braxton, of course! https://tombraxton.com/music-1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show