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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Springs Lake will host the eight-day Spring Fling from May 15 to 22 with food, fishing and family fun for all ages. Active duty and veterans receive free admission (ID required) while visitors enjoy tastings, cookouts and lakeside games. KKAM
- ➤ Lubbock event planners urge organizers to space out schedules to boost attendance and financial success—warning that an overcrowded calendar makes events lose impact. They advise vendors to carefully plan gaps between events to build lasting demand. KKAM
- ➤ Lubbock Animal Services introduced a program where semi-feral cats patrol barns, warehouses, and feed rooms to reduce rat and mice populations. The fixed and vaccinated working cats will provide a second chance at adoption (while helping local businesses stay eco-friendly). KFYO
- ➤ Holly, a friendly pup under one year old, is available at the PARC Animal Refuge Center. Rescued from the city pound with her sister, she is learning good manners with a professional trainer (preparing her for a new home). FOX34
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bluebird Coffee, a mobile trailer run by Holland Gossett, has quickly become a local favorite in Lubbock with packed lines at events and sold-out drinks in just two weeks. The small business has attracted community support and local partnerships to offer crafted drinks. KLBK
- ➤ On May 20, K9CareLBK will open The Zoomie Zone at 9502 North Interstate 27 to offer a climate controlled indoor dog park for play, birthday parties, and training sessions. The business also provides boarding, grooming, and daycare to keep pets active during extreme weather. KKAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Animal Services is enlisting semi-feral cats as natural rodent controllers for local farms, barns and warehouses. The program provides fixed, vaccinated cats with food, water and shelter to reduce chemical use and offer these kitties a new purpose. KKAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lubbock has extended the deadline for its Summer Field Services and Summer Office Services internships until Friday, May 15. Applicants (aged 17-22) who complete the summer program may earn a chance at full-time City work. KLBK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health inspectors reported 19 food safety violations at Yuyo Japanese Restaurant on 80th but noted most issues were corrected during their inspection, while Amici’s Wine Bar, Eddie G’s Fired Up Grill, and T&A Catering & Food Truck earned top marks this week. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With warmer weather around, locals can cool off with snow cones from Bahama Buck’s (four locations), Happy’s (two spots), Gonzales Snow Cones with set hours, Snow Scholars Shaved Ice Co on wheels, and Kona Ice serving treats all summer. Check hours online or by phone for details. KLBK
- ➤ Local food enthusiasts have shared their top spots for ordering everything on the menu, highlighting a diverse line-up of eateries (from familiar BBQ joints to ramen houses) across town for hearty meals. Residents can explore these recommendations as a guide to a satisfying dining experience. KKAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt announced at Thursday’s board meeting that the campus drive—near athletics facilities—will be renamed the Wes Kittley Drive of Champions to honor the long-serving track coach. His 27 seasons include two national championships and several team titles. FOX34
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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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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.
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BETTER OFF ALONE - 90s/2000s Dance Rave
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.
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