Daily editionSunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
Community
A monthly pickleball tournament will raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the Do What You Love Campaign.
Organized by Mark Little with Lubbock Indoor Pickleball, the event is held the fourth Saturday each month in Lubbock — supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s.
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Eight local senior volunteers were honored Saturday for completing over 4,000 hours of service at an award ceremony hosted by the Lubbock RSVP (sponsored by Texas Tech Health Sciences Center's Garrison Institute on Aging).
Certificates were replaced with a proclamation from Sen. John Cornyn due to a government shutdown.
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Fireworks sales in Lubbock are in doubt as a local ban halted Texas Independence Day plans because of dry, windy conditions.
Officials say if weather allows, sales will begin for San Jacinto Day on April 16 and may continue during Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day windows.
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New Deal Farmers Market will open Saturday, Apr. 4 in north Lubbock, offering fresh produce, milk, eggs, honey, baked goods, and artisan goods, hosted by Feed King.
Local shoppers can explore this new venue and support nearby vendors.
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Culture
A local poll of over 120 Lubbock food lovers showed Garcia’s enchilada sauce earning 17 mentions to top the city’s enchilada rankings + voters praised its rich flavor as Anna’s and Montelongo’s followed closely behind.
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The 23rd Annual African American History Month Program was held at T.J. Patterson Library Saturday afternoon to honor local media figures (including Shania Jackson) for their contributions to celebrating decades of Black excellence.
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Country singer Josh Turner will perform at Buddy Holly Hall on May 21 in Lubbock; tickets went on sale on Feb. 25.
His tour features his signature country hits, promising local fans a memorable night of live music.
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Education
Forty-eight teams from Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, El Paso and New Mexico competed Saturday at the West Texas Robotics Championship hosted by Texas Tech Whitacre College of Engineering.
Middle and high school students built and programmed robots for challenges that will allow winners to advance to UIL, state and world championships.
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Government
Drivers in Lubbock are reminded that cutting through parking lots at red lights is illegal under Texas law, except to avoid immediate danger (like steering clear of an accident); police may impose fines and raise insurance rates.
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Lubbock Events
Casey James Solo Acoustic
Friday, March 6th, 2026 · 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.
Larry Gatlin Concert
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 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.
Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys Live Concert
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 · 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.
Cactus Classic Cinema - True Grit Screening
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 · 7:20-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $7 — Catch the classic Western film 'True Grit' starring John Wayne in a nostalgic cinema experience.
Moses Snow as Elvis
Thursday, March 26th, 2026 · 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.
Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience
Friday, March 27th, 2026 · 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.
Lubbock Undy Run/Walk 5K
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 · 9:30 a.m. — Buddy Holly Lake Recreation Area — $40 registration — Participate in a family-friendly undy-themed race supporting colorectal cancer awareness and research.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 · 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.