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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Plains College culinary arts student Shiretta Williams hosted Celebrating and Remembering Heavenly Mothers at SPC’s Lubbock Career and Technical Center by baking 66 free mini cakes for the first 66 guests to honor her late mother who would have turned 66 this year — the event gave others who lost their mothers a chance to share memories and find comfort together. KLBK
- ➤ Today at 2:00 p.m., two Texas Historical Markers will be dedicated at the Tornado Memorial at Lubbock National Bank Park—honoring the 55th anniversary of the first F5 tornado that killed 26 people and led to the development of the Fujita Scale. FOX34
- ➤ In 1970, after an F-5 tornado hit Lubbock, Pearl Brewery sent hundreds of cases of bottled water in beer bottles from San Antonio to help the injured and relief workers. Longtime broadcaster Paul R. Beane holds one of these relic bottles as a reminder of a night when the city was dark—proof of the aid that brought hope amid devastation. FOX34
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock ISD is searching for a new head football coach at Monterey after parting ways with former coach Judd Thrash, who was arrested last month for DWI after crashing his car near (130th and Quaker). FOX34
- ➤ Lubbock ISD is searching for a new head football coach at Monterey after parting ways with former coach Judd Thrash, who was arrested last month on a DWI charge after crashing his car near 130th and Quaker, and has posted the opening on its website. KCBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 2:00 p.m., the Lubbock County Historical Commission will dedicate two Texas Historical Markers at the Tornado Memorial—located at the northeast corner of Glenna Goodacre and Avenue Q—that honor the 55th anniversary of the F5 tornado that struck Lubbock in May 1970 and took 26 lives. KCBD
- ➤ The Lubbock Expo Center project cost has risen from $50 million to an estimated $90–$120 million due to pandemic delays and design changes, sparking political disagreements about its future location. Local politicians now debate whether to keep the project at North University or move it downtown. KFYO
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That Mexican OT Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cooks Garage — $40+ — Enjoy lively performances from That Mexican OT in a vibrant setting.
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Joyful Ventures 5K Run and Family Joy Walk
9 AM – 1 PM — Mackenzie Main City Park — $40 entry — A family-friendly 5K supporting breast cancer and hyperglycinemia awareness.
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Signed Book Raffle Fundraiser
Literacy Lubbock is excited to announce our Spring Book Raffle—a blooming opportunity to win amazing book-themed prizes and support adult literacy programs right here on the South Plains! With signed books from Rebecca Yarros, Colleen Hoover, Darynda Jones, and so many more, each raffle ticket purchased provides free reading, writing, and English language classes for adults in our community.
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Tour of the South End Zone Football Facilities
9:30 a.m. — Lubbock Women's Club — $ — Enjoy a brunch followed by an exclusive tour of Texas Tech's football facilities led by Kevin Torres.
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Cameron Allbright Concert
4-10 p.m. — Blue Light — Check event page for cost — Experience the lively performance of rising singer-songwriter Hank Weaver alongside Cameron Allbright.
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Dillon Cassidy & The Rhythm Live
10 PM - 2 AM — Lubbock Art Depot — Check for entry fees — Experience the soulful rock n roll vibes of Dillon Cassidy & The Rhythm.
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Dailey & Vincent Concert in Lubbock
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $32.50 - $75.00 — Enjoy a night of award-winning music blending country, bluegrass, and gospel from the renowned Dailey & Vincent.
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Pink vs. Green Movie Screening
2-5 p.m. — Mahon Library — Free entry — Dress in your favorite color and enjoy a fun summer movie screening for teens.
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Cotton Patch Bingo
6:00 p.m. — Veterans Memorial — Free entry — Experience an exciting evening of community Bingo with a cotton patch twist.
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Texas Tech University 10th Annual Small and HUB Expo
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Frazier Alumni Pavilion — Free entry — Explore over 55 booths dedicated to small and HUB businesses with door prizes and swag.
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