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Walter Paschal (known as Red) was homeless for 22 years before Open Door provided him housing and a path to lead at the organization; his renewed life and faith in God now inspire others to seek help.

Local Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a bake sale at Bubba’s 33 this Monday, Sept.

14 from 4 to 8 p.m. to raise funds through homemade treats and volunteer meetups + teams can sign up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 3 at Adventure Park.

Texas Tech will hold a moment of silence at Galaxy Stadium on Sept.

18 before the Houston game to honor longtime sports information director Joe Hornaday, who died Wednesday at 79. He worked at the university for many years and helped shape sports coverage.

Lubbock will unite for a suicide prevention fundraiser as part of Suicide Prevention Month when the 2026 Walk takes place on Oct.

24 at 6 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center; local counseling at the Public Health Building (2015 50th Street) is available.

Lubbock residents needing a duplicate key can visit Home Depot, Ace Hardware, local locksmiths, or automated kiosks for quick key copying today.

The guide offers a friendly nudge to simplify life (and reduce repeated key requests) with a straightforward local solution.

South Plains Food Bank is now providing meals to over 75 schools in Lubbock through a new partnership with H-E-B and Communities in Schools of the South Plains (H-E-B donated $136,000 to support 77 campuses) to help kids stay focused in class.

Stacker compiled a Yelp-based list of top cheap eats in Lubbock as of Aug.

8, 2025, highlighting independent spots & restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a cost rating of one dollar out of four. The list excludes chains with more than five locations nationally.

Stella’s restaurant on 82nd Street will host a fundraiser on Sept.

11 to help the Tunnel to Towers Foundation support veterans and first responders with adapted homes and scholarships. The restaurant is open all day from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.