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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ About 20 protesters gathered Wednesday at the Lubbock County Courthouse — they demanded transparency over the shooting of 20 year old Tech student Erskin Jenkins, who was fatally shot by a deputy during a hostage situation at an early Thanksgiving celebration as his family awaits further answers. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
- ➤ 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. KKAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
- ➤ 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. KCBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KKAM
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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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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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Summer 2025 Basketball Tournament
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.
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