Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Lubbock cheer and dance team is raising funds as its dancers head to Dallas next month for a national competition, needing $5,000 for travel + lodging and meals. The team asks local supporters for help. KCBD
- ➤ Elevate Cheer and Dance, celebrating its first anniversary, qualified 14 routines for nationals (11 were first place) last month. The team is raising about $5,000 to cover travel and expenses as they prepare to compete in Dallas next month. FOX34
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Celebrate America: 1812 Overture
6:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Lubbock Symphony Orchestra — Tickets required — Experience Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and other American classics in a night of orchestral celebration.
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Andy Hedges Album Release Celebration
7-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate the release of Andy Hedges' new album with cowboy songs, poetry, and storytelling.
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Shinyribs Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Shinyribs in a night of groovy storytelling and music evolution.
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BETTER OFF ALONE - 90s/2000s Dance Rave
9 PM-1 AM — Jake's Sports Cafe — 18+ entry — Relive the best dance hits of the 90s and 2000s with DJ Spenser Powers at this nostalgic rave.
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Taylor Hunnicutt at The Blue Light
Time TBA — Blue Light, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX — Cost TBA — Experience old-school southern music with modern flair from Alabama's own Taylor Hunnicutt.
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Jay Sueños at Summer Showcase
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of local music featuring Jay Sueños and a mix of fresh talent.
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Community Gathering in Lubbock
6-7 p.m. — Dion's Pizza — Free entry — Engage in conversation and build connections within the community.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 16-18 — Apex Event Center — $97 for observing coaches — Rapidly enhance your ball handling and scoring skills while building confidence on the court.
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