Good morning, Lubbock.

On May 11, 1970, an F5 tornado hit downtown, killing 26 people and prompting new building codes that reshaped modern Lubbock.

The anniversary reminds locals of that dramatic night and the resilience that followed.

Nonprofit Dream Flights will honor six senior veterans from Lubbock by offering a 15-minute flight in a restored WWII Stearman biplane.

The event is scheduled for May 13 at 9 a.m. at Million Air Lubbock, 2201 E. Jamestown St. Veterans will receive signed baseball hats & aircraft tail signatures.

Brittany & Devin’s Angels will host a Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lubbock Impact (2707 34th Street) to support youth programs and community initiatives while celebrating mothers and community resilience.

The Texas America 250 exhibit is now on display at Texas Tech University’s Southwest Collection Special Collections Library as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence, and it runs until July 4 to showcase Texas history — from early statehood to modern times.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is bringing its traveling exhibit, Texas America 250, to the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University to highlight 250 years of Texas history.

The exhibit will be available until at least July 4, inviting residents to learn about the state's evolving legacy.

AJ Castillo releases his new cumbia track 'Abre, Abre' featuring Los Morales, recorded at his Redwood Studios in San Marcos, which is now in heavy rotation on KLUB Tejano 106.9.

A new traffic light is active at 146th St. and Indiana Ave (south Lubbock) as drivers adjust to the new pattern, and city officials urge motorists to use extra caution.

Texas Supreme Court ruled last week to allow a delta-8 ban after Lubbock County leaders linked high-potency THC products to rising mental health concerns; federal hemp restrictions will take effect in November and local hemp shops face challenges amid shifting regulations.

UMC Health System and UMC Physicians opened a clinic Tuesday at 720 Donald Preston Drive in Wolfforth.

It features onsite labs, X ray, and a (drive thru testing area) for strep, flu, and COVID-19 and is open Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday until noon.

Local eateries are highlighting the Monte Cristo sandwich with creative twists.

Restaurants like Bubba's 33, Neighborhood F&B and Spanky's serve deep-fried versions that blend savory ham with sweet jam and rich cheese for a hearty treat.

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.

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.

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.

Shinyribs Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Shinyribs in a night of groovy storytelling and music evolution.