Daily editionThursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
Community
Area children were honored at the first Big Heart Bash on Tuesday for nearly 75,000 volunteer hours during the school year – programs like Youth in Service, Youth for Impact, and HYPE played key roles in making a difference in town.
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Lubbock Animal Services will host a free microchip event on Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Clapp Park (4111 University Ave) to help pet owners reunite with their pets; free dog food will be given and a microchipping special will run on Fridays.
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Lubbock parents are embracing baby sprinkles that focus on essentials like diapers instead of costly gifts; the intimate events occur in homes or local parks for a relaxed, affordable celebration.
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Business
Crunch Fitness will relocate to a 40,000 sqft space at South Plains Mall after filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The gym will boost its member capacity and experience with a $1.2 million move from its current location on Slide Road.
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Education
Lubbock ISD named Jason Cheslock principal of Mackenzie Middle School for the 2026-27 academic year after Nikki Beaty moves to Coronado High School, and Melissa Hernandez-Serenil was chosen as principal at Wolffarth Elementary following Josie Cedillo's retirement.
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Health
A Lubbock mother who lost her daughter to a swallowed battery has worked with Energizer for four years to launch Ultimate Child Shield (a technology that turns a battery blue when ingested) to help warn parents of danger.
She also helped pass Reese’s Law to boost child safety standards.
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Covenant Health has expanded its oncology service line to offer full cancer care including early detection, treatment, and compassionate support in Lubbock.
Leaders say the initiative will bring advanced screening technologies plus keep patients close to their families.
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UMC opened its new family medicine clinic at 720 Donald Preston Drive in Wolfforth, offering family exams, flu shots and maternity care with on-site labs, x-ray services and a 4-car drive-thru for testing—It operates Monday–Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Lifestyle
EverythingLubbock.com has published a guide of restaurants offering family and party meal packs across town.
The list features options (with prices ranging from about $26 to over $150) that help families enjoy convenient meals after a busy day.
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Sports
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady was picked No. 2 overall in the AUSL draft by the Texas Volts—she is the first Red Raider drafted to the pro league and will debut with the new team in June.
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Texas Tech golfers Connor Graham and Tim Wiedemeyer were chosen for the Arnold Palmer Cup.
The event will take place July 3-5 at Tralee Golf Links (West Barrow in Ireland).
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Lubbock Events
Salsa Classics with Tito Puente Jr. and Cactus Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 · 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
Friday, May 29th, 2026 · 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
Thursday, June 4th, 2026 · 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.
BETTER OFF ALONE - 90s/2000s Dance Rave
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 · 9 PM-1 AM — Jake's Sports Cafe — 18+ entry — Relive the best dance hits of the 90s and 2000s with DJ Spenser Powers at this nostalgic rave.