Daily editionWednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
Culture
Lubbock eateries are making wings an art with careful cooking methods that yield crispy skin and juicy meat.
Fans can visit local spots today to enjoy classic buffalo & sweet-spicy flavors crafted to deliver a bold taste experience.
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Education
Volunteers from Texas Tech and United Way visited fourth and fifth grade classrooms Tuesday to promote STEM literacy through the Read Like a BOSS event (Book of STEM Skills).
The program featured storytelling and a hands-on car design activity to engage students and families in learning.
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Frenship High School honored 16 seniors on Tuesday during its Fine Arts Signing Day as they pursue studies in design and dance; today at 2 p.m., 20 seniors will commit to technical programs at the Career and Technical Education Signing Day in the Performing Arts Center.
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Monterey High School is asking for donations of gently used formal attire (including dresses, shoes and accessories for female students and formal wear for male students) for its special education prom scheduled for Thursday, May 14.
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Registration is open for Covenant Health’s fifth annual Covenant Ready Summer Camp in Lubbock where middle school students explore hospital work plus learn from health care experts; limited spots are available on multiple dates.
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Government
Lubbock Law Enforcement Citizens Academy is accepting applications for a free 10-week course that lets adults learn about law enforcement and join ride-alongs.
Classes meet every Tuesday night from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Aug. 18, with space for the first 25 applicants (adults with valid licenses and clear background).
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Real Estate
A downtown building reopened Tuesday as Inn Town Lofts, a 56-unit affordable housing complex for low-income residents.
Developed by Housing Trust Group and nonprofit AM Affordable Housing (42 units renovated and 14 new), local civic leaders helped bring new life to the community.
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