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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Public Health invites families and individuals to a block party and health fair on Saturday, May 30 at the Dollar Tree parking lot (1807 Parkway Drive) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring food trucks, games, music and local vendors. KLBK
- ➤ Lubbock has released a full schedule of library events running from May 4 to May 9 at Mahon, Patterson, Groves, and Godeke libraries, where residents can join trivia nights, STEAM sessions, art projects, storytimes, and tutoring programs tailored for all ages. KLBK
- ➤ 11-year-old Kaylee Hernandez will join Lemonade Day today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lash and Brow Studio off 65th St. and University Ave to raise funds for her father's headstone after he passed away in June 2024. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crunch Fitness filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to move from its Slide Rd location to South Plains Mall; the privately funded move — costing $1.2 million for a 40,000 sqft space — will start on June 1 and finish on New Year’s Eve. FOX34
- ➤ Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new store at South Plains Mall in Lubbock in 2028. The Dick’s House of Sport will feature a two-story building and an outdoor track and field area (details from a recent filing). FOX34
- ➤ Crunch Fitness filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to move from its Slide Rd. location to South Plains Mall; the privately funded relocation, estimated at ($1.2M) for a 40,000 sqft space, will begin on June 1 and finish on New Year’s Eve. KCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lubbock Solid Waste Department’s Keep Lubbock Beautiful Program announced winners and honorary mentions in its art contest for K–12 students. Six entries earning $100 or $75 prizes will be honored at 10 a.m. today at East Lubbock Art House (405 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Suite B). FOX34
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Texas jumped by 25 cents in one week as Lubbock drivers now pay $3.60 per gallon — AAA Texas said rising crude oil costs amid a closed Strait of Hormuz drove the surge. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech University recognized 10 graduating seniors on Thursday for excellence in academics, leadership, service, and integrity. The event honored students from various colleges who completed a rigorous application process. KLBK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech researchers received a $1.75 million TxDOT grant that will fund a four-year study installing LiDAR devices at crosswalks in Lubbock and nearby counties. The devices will give real-time flashing warnings to help drivers slow for pedestrians. KKAM
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2026 Vector Management CEU Program
8 AM – 3 PM — Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center — $50.00 — Gain essential skills in vector control and surveillance to ensure community health.
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Salsa Classics with Tito Puente Jr. and Cactus Jazz Orchestra
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $15-$50 — Celebrate Mother's Day with electrifying salsa classics performed by Tito Puente Jr. and an orchestra.
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Celebrate America: 1812 Overture
6:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Lubbock Symphony Orchestra — Tickets required — Experience Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and other American classics in a night of orchestral celebration.
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Andy Hedges Album Release Celebration
7-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate the release of Andy Hedges' new album with cowboy songs, poetry, and storytelling.
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