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Lubbock
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith (three Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys) headlined the Lubbock Women’s Club spring speaker series on Thursday night, sharing career lessons with a local audience. He urged attendees to draw on past successes to overcome challenges. KCBD
- ➤ Local VFW Post 2466 is seeking help returning military items to veteran families. Relatives of Lance Corporal Raymond Longoria Montoya (purple heart veteran) or Staff Sergeant Truman D. Godwin (air medal recipient) can contact the post, which has held the items for over a year. FOX34
- ➤ Friends of the Library is hosting a book sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (over 300 visitors have arrived by mid-morning to browse 50-cent paperbacks, $1 hardbacks, posters, CDs and vinyl records with proceeds funding local library programs). KCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local piece highlights Lubbock's varied driving styles, from leisurely Loop Campers to speedy coffee-stopping commuters, showcasing unique personalities behind the wheel. The report explains how local roads turn routine trips into a test of character + a fun look at our everyday life. KFYO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock was ranked 50th in WalletHub’s Hardest Working Cities survey among 116 cities — a rating based on factors like average workweek and commute times that highlight the local workforce's effort. KKAM
- ➤ The Lubbock Feeders feedlot, which operated for over 70 years, is closing and will affect local feed suppliers, veterinarians, and jobs. Residents now look forward to future days when new community aromas from backyard barbecues and gatherings replace the familiar feedlot smell. KKAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Barricades Unlimited will close 3rd Street (between Santa Fe Drive and Boston Avenue) starting Monday, March 2 for J&L Backhoe Services to perform roadway work; the project is expected to finish by March 10 as weather permits. FOX34
- ➤ Fireworks sales in Lubbock face uncertainty as dry, windy conditions led local officials to bar stands for Texas Independence Day—upcoming windows for San Jacinto Day on April 16–21, Cinco de Mayo on May 1–5, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and other holidays remain subject to local restrictions. KFYO
- ➤ Lubbock civic leaders and veterans advocates gathered Thursday night to honor the generals who pushed for the West Texas Veterans Cemetery. Nearly 2,400 veterans will have a final resting place when the cemetery opens this spring – a tribute to their service. KCBD
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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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