Daily editionTuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
Culture
Lubbock locals shared humorous regrets on The RockShow with Chrissy and Wes as listeners recalled moments like a GameBoy being smashed and a carrot cake turning into a kitchen disaster.
Their personal stories remind us that even past mishaps can become funny memories.
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Education
Local youth will run lemonade stands on Saturday, May 2 as part of the annual Lemonade Day campaign.
They attended business and leadership workshops and will learn money management & entrepreneurship during the event.
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Government
Lubbock Water Utilities closed northbound lanes on Indiana Avenue from 34th to 35th for emergency sewer repairs today, and TXDOT reduced northbound lanes on I-27 between Broadway and Main while closing the 19th Street on-ramp.
Additional lane restrictions in Swisher County will remain in place through August.
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Health
Young Lamesa man JJ De La Fuentes, who beat bone cancer, rang the bell at UMC Monday with loved ones and supporters in attendance + he plans to start a nursing program at Lubbock Christian this fall to help others.
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Lifestyle
Lubbock locals can plan a spring break escape with cozy cabins in Ruidoso, vibrant galleries and Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, or a family visit to Carlsbad Caverns.
These ideas offer affordable getaways + short drive times from here.
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Lubbock residents can enjoy free cultural and outdoor attractions (including museums and parks) during spring break, with the National Ranching Heritage Center and Texas Tech Museum offering hands-on history and art experiences.
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Sports
Texas Tech’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin their NCAA Tournament run on Friday, with the men’s team facing Akron at 11:40 a.m. and the women’s team playing Villanova at 7:30 p.m.* This marks the first time in over 20 years both groups have reached March postseason play after a challenging season.
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Texas Tech men’s and women’s basketball teams start NCAA Tournament play Friday as the Red Raiders meet Akron at 11:40 a.m. while the Lady Raiders face Villanova at 7:30 p.m., marking the teams’ first postseason runs in over 20 years (after a season of challenges).
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