Daily editionThursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
Economy
Lubbock hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a busy graduation weekend as Texas Tech and local colleges hold events and expect about 25,000 to 30,000 visitors.
The NCAA Softball Tournament will add more visitors—local businesses and hotels are teaming up to help teams, ESPN, and guests from nearby areas.
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Education
All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock honored its Class of 2025 by naming Luke Rushing as valedictorian and Emily White as salutatorian; Rushing will attend Texas A&M University as a Brown Scholar + White will pursue Biology at Texas Christian University this fall.
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Hodges Elementary School—a 72-year community landmark—is hosting a grand finale on Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. before it closes along with two other Lubbock ISD schools at the end of the semester; the event will offer food, fun, free backpacks for registration and a chance to help locate two buried time capsules to preserve its legacy.
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Health
Today, two McHur Care Offices open their doors at the YWCA in Lubbock to offer mental health and wellness services focused on children—services range from counseling to intensive care and include a celebration with free pizza, cotton candy, snow cones, and a petting zoo.
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Emergency responders in Lubbock urge families to practice drowning prevention as hotter days bring more visitors to pools and lakes, noting that at least 15 children have drowned in Texas this year (ages 11 months to 16 years).
UMC EMS training chief Chad Curry and a mother who nearly lost her child recommend keeping children within arm's reach, using properly fitted life jackets, and learning CPR.
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Sports
Wake the Canyon 2025 will begin tomorrow at Buffalo Springs Lake—offering wakeboard competitions, live music, and local food vendors to fans of all ages.
The event is part of the Texas Wake & Surf Series and will feature Free Ride Friday on May 16 followed by skill-level competitions on May 17 and May 18.
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Lubbock Events
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.
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.
Summer 2025 Basketball Tournament
Friday, June 6th, 2025 · 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — The Gauntlet — $250 entry fee — Compete in a premier basketball tournament featuring boys and girls from grades 1-8 to varsity level.