Support Groups and Community Resources
The Shift Change Support Group meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Fieldhouse, which is located next to Leal’s on 3401 Olton Road. This group provides a safe space for individuals working in the restaurant industry who are dealing with burnout, addiction, and/or depression. The program is also approved for probation sign-off, making it a valuable resource for those in need of structured support.
For those looking for entertainment, the Jimmy Dean Music Festival is set to take place on September 5 at Sunset Pointe Event Center in Plainview. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with dinner available. The event will feature performances by Jake Hooker and the Outsiders starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by headliner Neal McCoy. Tickets are priced at $125 per person, while table sponsors can be secured for $1,500. More details and ticket purchases can be made online.
Food Bank Needs and Job Training Opportunities
Faith In Sharing House (FISH) is currently seeking empty egg cartons, specifically 12-count or 18-count boxes, to distribute through their food bank services. Those interested in donating can drop off the cartons at FISH from Monday to Friday between 1 and 2 p.m.
LEARN Inc. in Lubbock offers free job skills training and college readiness programs. Services include assistance with GED applications, academic and financial literacy guidance, career counseling, college information, admissions help, and referrals to community resources. Individuals can contact Cesar Rodriguez at (806) 763-4256 or email crodgriguez@learnprograms.org to schedule an appointment. LEARN Inc. is located at 2161 50th St. in Lubbock.
Transportation Improvements and Upcoming Events
The Texas Department of Transportation is working on improving traffic signals around Plainview. The project involves upgrades along US 70 at intersections with Ash, Date, Joliet, Columbia, Broadway, Ennis, Canyon, and Yonkers Streets. Work is expected to be completed by January, pending weather conditions.
Everclear, an alternative rock band, will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock on September 20 as part of its Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. More information about the event can be found at www.everclearmusic.com/tour. Tickets for “Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn” will go on sale on March 28. Dr. Bonn, a renowned criminologist and author, has worked with some of the most notorious serial killers. Tickets can be purchased through buddyhollyhall.org or the box office at 806-792-8339.
Health Department and Library Updates
The Plainview-Hale County Health Department has relocated to City Hall at 202 W. 5th St. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Residents can sign up for a library card at www.plainviewtx.org and no longer face late fees.
Shawnte Clawson, a certified child passenger safety technician, is available at the Hale County AgriLife Extension Office to assist residents with proper car seat installation for children. Those needing her help can call (806) 291-5270.
Social and Cultural Activities
The Plainview Dance Club meets on the first, second, and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Elks Lodge, 908 N. I-27 off the service road, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each night features live entertainment, and admission costs $5 for members, $7 for non-members, and $10 for one-year memberships. No smoking or snacks are allowed.
Hale County farmers and landowners requiring weed spraying can visit the Noxious Weed Control District's website at halecountynoxiousweeds.com or contact Lewis Senter, the board supervisor, at 806-292-4750.
Support Meetings and Medical Services
The South Plains AA Group meets at 803 S. Columbia in Plainview. Open meetings for Big Book Study are held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays, while closed meetings occur at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Compassionate Care Pregnancy Center at 1209 Quincy Street offers services on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (806) 296-5000 for:
- A pregnancy test
- Proof of pregnancy for a positive test
- Diapers, wipes, baby wash, and baby lotion
Motivation Education and Training (MET) provides career training and certification programs, including truck driver, electrician, CNA, welding, and police officer courses. For more information, visit their office at 927 Broadway or contact them at (806) 293-4457 or via email at salazar@metinc.org or plainview@metinc.org.