Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-two volunteers joined the World Mission Society Church of God at McKenzie Park Sunday — over 30 bags of trash were collected to maintain the park’s cleanliness for the community. KCBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock County will open its new medical examiner’s facility Thursday near the county detention center, ending years of outsourcing forensic and autopsy services. The project was funded by a 2023 bond + contracted with UMC to meet future needs. FOX34
- ➤ James Talarico, a Senate candidate, visited Lubbock Sunday to stress rising living costs, education, and health care while warning against billionaire policies. Congresswoman Crockett will visit Monday as the primary race strengthens locally. FOX34
- ➤ Lubbock County’s new medical examiner’s office will open Thursday near the county detention center to provide local forensic and autopsy services after years of outsourcing. Voters approved funding in a 2023 bond election and UMC is contracted to support services, and the facility offers room for future expansion. KCBD
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West Texas Robotics Championship
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Free entry — Witness innovative robotics teams as they showcase their creations and compete for glory.
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Needtobreathe Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall — Ticket info available online — Enjoy an evening of live music by Needtobreathe in Lubbock's premier venue.
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Casey James Solo Acoustic
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Ticket prices TBD — Experience an acoustic night with Casey James and special guest Chad Miller, blending blues, jazz, and country sounds.
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Larry Gatlin Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $37.50-$85 — Enjoy an evening with Grammy-winning country singer Larry Gatlin as he performs live in Lubbock.
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Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the legendary Jody Nix and his Texas Cowboys in a night of traditional country and western swing music.
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Cactus Classic Cinema - True Grit Screening
7:20-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $7 — Catch the classic Western film 'True Grit' starring John Wayne in a nostalgic cinema experience.
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