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Lubbock
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local bands Indego and Bees At Breakfast perform tonight at Jake's Backroom with doors opening at 8 p.m. and music starting at 8:30, and Indego will release their new single Get Worse at midnight. KKAM
- ➤ The ABC Pro Rodeo will celebrate 83 years of cowboy heritage at the Mallet Event Center (2320 South US-385, Levelland) from April 2 to 4. Performances on April 2 and 3 will begin at 7:30 p.m. while April 4 will offer shows at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. KKAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Feeders feedlot closed today after 70 years of operation—ending a long chapter in local business that shaped the city's scents. The closure is expected to affect feed suppliers, veterinarians and transport services while residents wonder if new, fresher aromas will emerge. KFYO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock ISD has announced two new leadership hires and recognized over 100 students for excellence (music, athletics and career education). Dr. Christopher Anderson becomes Chief Operations Officer on March 9 and Jeremy Sagebiel starts as Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction Operations on April 20. FOX34
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 150 to 200 residents attended a Thursday town hall where representatives from Aligned Data Centers explained plans for an AI center north of Abernathy — addressing water use, sustainability and construction issues. Mayor Harold Bufe said he would oppose any project that might harm residents. KCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech junior Aaron Delgado has been cancer free (since April 2025) after a tough battle with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma that led to rounds of chemotherapy starting in July 2024. He now works to overcome lingering treatment side effects and is reclaiming his passion for basketball and campus life. KCBD
- ➤ Former Lubbock councilman Randy Christian has entered hospice care at home after decades fighting cancers linked to Lynch syndrome, including recent stomach and esophageal cancer diagnoses. He and his wife have decided to focus on managing his pain with hospice support while he continues advocating for cancer awareness. FOX34
- ➤ Covenant Children’s Hospital and Spirit Halloween celebrated their 16-year partnership with an annual donation presentation that set a record with over $53,500, funding therapeutic resources such as play tools + sensory items + music therapy. The generous gift supports the hospital’s Child Life programs for young patients and their families. 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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Moses Snow as Elvis
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$55 — Experience an authentic tribute to Elvis Presley with rising star Moses Snow at this historic venue.
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Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$50.00 — Experience the electrifying tribute to rock legends AC/DC with Noise Pollution as they deliver an unforgettable concert from both eras.
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Hope in Every Color Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Buffalo Springs Lake — Supportive entry fee — Celebrate hope and healing with a vibrant running experience.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones
12-1 p.m. — Rocky Johnson Field — $40.00 — Catch the exciting matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Iowa State Cyclones in Lubbock.
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