{"id":253215,"date":"2026-04-16T21:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/253215\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:30:14","slug":"junior-league-of-lubbock-to-host-annual-touch-a-truck-event-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/253215\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior League of Lubbock to host annual Touch-a-Truck event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; (News release from the Junior League of Lubbock) <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Junior League of Lubbock is excited to announce that its annual Touch-a-Truck event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the South Plains Mall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Touch-a-Truck is a free, family-friendly community event designed to give children of all ages a hands-on opportunity to explore, touch, and interact with a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. From helicopters and farm equipment to construction vehicles and more, attendees will have the chance to get up close to machines they often see from afar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">In addition to exploring the vehicles, children and families will be able to meet the operators behind the equipment and learn more about what it takes to operate these impressive machines, offering a fun and educational experience for the entire community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cThe Touch-a-Truck event is one of our favorite ways to bring the community together for a day of learning, exploration, and fun,\u201d said Kiera Mize, Chair of this year\u2019s Touch-a-Truck committee. \u201cWe are proud to offer an inclusive event that welcomes families of all abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The event has continued to grow in popularity each year. Last year\u2019s Touch-a-Truck welcomed more than 5,750 attendees and featured 125 vehicles, making it one of the Junior League of Lubbock\u2019s largest and most anticipated community events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a horn-free hour from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., thoughtfully designed for children and families who are hearing sensitive. The full event will continue until 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Get Involved<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Community members and businesses interested in becoming an event sponsor, vendor, or in providing a vehicle or equipment for Touch-a-Truck are encouraged to reach out. For more information, please email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/04\/16\/junior-league-lubbock-host-annual-touch-a-truck-event\/mailto:touchatruck@jllubbock.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/04\/16\/junior-league-lubbock-host-annual-touch-a-truck-event\/mailto:touchatruck@jllubbock.com\" target=\"_blank\">touchatruck@jllubbock.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">For more information about the Junior League of Lubbock or to get involved, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.JLLubbock.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.JLLubbock.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.JLLubbock.com<\/a> and follow the League on social media at <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jllubbock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jllubbock\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com\/jllubbock<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/jllubbock.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/jllubbock.\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/jllubbock.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">About the Junior League of Lubbock<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Founded in 1935, the Junior League of Lubbock is a non-profit organization of women<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">exclusively educational and charitable. The League\u2019s members have dedicated nearly a century<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">to identifying unmet needs in the community and creating innovative solutions that leave a<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright |\">Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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