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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive brings volunteers, the Salvation Army, USPS, and Affordable Moving together in Lubbock to collect nonperishable food for families facing food insecurity while contributions are picked up and delivered to the food pantry. FOX34
- ➤ The Lubbock VA Clinic is hosting the 16th National VA2K Walk & Roll Event on Thursday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its front parking lot at 3510 4th Street — a free event designed to support homeless veterans with donations of food and clothing. KLBK
- ➤ South Plains Young Marines is hosting a car wash fundraiser today at the American Legion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for a unit encampment at Copper Breaks State Park and other youth training events. Tickets cost $5 (available online or in person). KCBD
- ➤ On May 11, 1970, an F5 tornado struck Lubbock, causing 26 fatalities, over 1,500 injuries, and about $250 million in damage (the community responded with remarkable unity); one survivor recalls the night's terror and how neighbors helped each other during that historic storm. KLBK
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, the City of Lubbock Water Department reported a water main break near 50th & Upland Ave after a contractor hit a 12-inch line; crews isolated the leak and began repairs around 8:30 a.m. KLBK
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock’s 34th Street hosts longtime mom and pop shops that have charmed loyal customers with faded signs and flexible hours. These local businesses, some in operation for over 40 years, continue to thrive amid modern retail changes, adding a unique spirit to the community. KKAM
- ➤ Lubbock restaurants and florists have planned for a busy Mother's Day weekend for months — Las Brisas is preparing for high brunch demand while Box of Rain Floral processes wholesale orders to meet last-minute shoppers’ needs. Customers should allow extra time as service may slow with larger crowds. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blippi will perform an interactive live show at Buddy Holly Hall on Oct. 12. The event will offer music, dancing, and fun for the whole family (doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m.). KLBK
- ➤ Local waitresses in Lubbock bring decades of tradition to neighborhood diners, greeting regulars with personal touches and swift service—preserving a cherished community ritual. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock ISD’s career and technical education programs at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center give high school students hands-on training in trades such as welding, culinary and health science — preparing them for future jobs in Lubbock. KCBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech renamed its Drive of Champions to the Wes Kittley Drive of Champions on Thursday to honor his 27 seasons coaching track and field and 16 conference titles near Jones AT&T Stadium; fans now see the change as a tribute to a track legend’s lasting impact. KKAM
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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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