Daily editionSunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
Community
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.
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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.
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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.
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Government
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.
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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.
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Lubbock Events
Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn
Thursday, May 15th, 2025 · 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — S. H. Kress and Co. Building — $30 — Gain insights and network with peers while enjoying lunch designed to unlock your leadership potential.
Joyful Ventures 5K Run and Family Joy Walk
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 · 9 AM – 1 PM — Mackenzie Main City Park — $40 entry — A family-friendly 5K supporting breast cancer and hyperglycinemia awareness.
Signed Book Raffle Fundraiser
Monday, May 19th, 2025 · 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.
Tour of the South End Zone Football Facilities
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 · 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.
Cameron Allbright Concert
Friday, May 23rd, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — Blue Light — Check event page for cost — Experience the lively performance of rising singer-songwriter Hank Weaver alongside Cameron Allbright.
Dillon Cassidy & The Rhythm Live
Saturday, May 24th, 2025 · 10 PM - 2 AM — Lubbock Art Depot — Check for entry fees — Experience the soulful rock n roll vibes of Dillon Cassidy & The Rhythm.
Stormcrow Pokemon Lubbock TCG League Challenge
Sunday, May 25th, 2025 · 11 AM – 5 PM — Stormcrow Games — Entry fee applies — Compete in the exciting Pokémon TCG tournament in Lubbock.
Pink vs. Green Movie Screening
Thursday, May 29th, 2025 · 2-5 p.m. — Mahon Library — Free entry — Dress in your favorite color and enjoy a fun summer movie screening for teens.
Cotton Patch Bingo
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 · 6:00 p.m. — Veterans Memorial — Free entry — Experience an exciting evening of community Bingo with a cotton patch twist.
Texas Tech University 10th Annual Small and HUB Expo
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 · 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.