Daily editionThursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
Community
The Lubbock County Courthouse will host the free High Noon Summer Concert Series '26 from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday from June 3 to August 5, featuring local music, food trucks, and weekly raffle prizes + offering family fun at a downtown spot.
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Business
A new Burlington store will soon open at 11915 Quaker near Vintage Township as Lubbock shoppers seek affordable options amid rising costs.
The location will join other discount retailers + deliver value finds for local residents.
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Culture
Free live music returns as the 2026 Summer Showcase Concert Series kicks off today at the Buddy Holly Center with shows each Thursday in Meadows Courtyard (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) until Aug. 13, featuring local artists Mark Wallney and Darren Welch.
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The Cactus Theater in Lubbock is hosting three tribute shows honoring rock legends.
Mini Kiss performs Thursday at the theater—Def Leggend plays Saturday and Texas Flood will salute Stevie Ray Vaughan on June 29, offering local fans a lively weekend of music.
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Education
Frenship ISD and Aramark will offer free summer meals for children 18 and under in Lubbock and Wolfforth from June 1 to July 24 (excluding July 6 to 10).
Meals are served Monday to Friday at two locations: Frenship High School Soccer Complex and Duran Park.
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Noah Fierros from Floydada High School has his photo 'Requiem' selected as the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition by Congressman Jodey Arrington and he will travel to Washington, D.C. on June 25 to display it as a representative of Texas' 19th Congressional District.
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Dirt City Music Association is 90% to fund its endowment with Texas Tech’s School of Music to support local music scholarships — only $1,000 is needed to reach the goal.
Donations remain welcome to help ensure music education stays affordable for all children.
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Floydada High School student Noah Fierros won the congressional art contest after Congressman Jodey Arrington selected his photograph; he will travel to Washington-D.C. on June 25 to have his work displayed for Texas' 19th Congressional District.
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Dirt City Music Association is 90% toward its goal to fund TTU School of Music scholarships after support at Rock For Kids—only $1K remains needed to secure a lasting donation for local music education.
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Government
The City of Lubbock will begin work on Broadway next week after the Fourth on Broadway Parade in July to replace historic brick between Avenues Q and E with concrete and modern brick pavers.
The two-year project, which now costs $17.3 million, will work lane-by-lane to limit business disruption.
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Health
UMC opened a new clinic in Wolfforth near Donald Preston Drive + U.S. 62 earlier this month.
The facility offers more space, updated amenities, on-site lab and X-ray services, and a drive-thru for testing common illnesses like strep, flu and COVID.
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Lifestyle
Jolene, an 8-year-old mastiff mix rescued by Animal Services, is now looking for a forever home — she is spayed, vaccinated and well-trained, and she enjoys quiet car rides and park strolls at the Lubbock shelter.
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Lubbock Events
Celebrate America: 1812 Overture
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 · 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.
Andy Hedges Album Release Celebration
Friday, May 29th, 2026 · 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.
Shinyribs Concert
Thursday, June 4th, 2026 · 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.
BETTER OFF ALONE - 90s/2000s Dance Rave
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 · 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.
Taylor Hunnicutt at The Blue Light
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 · 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.
Jay Sueños at Summer Showcase
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 · 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.
Luke Bryan Concert
Friday, June 12th, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country music sensation live in Lubbock.
Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 · June 16-18 — Apex Event Center — $97 for observing coaches — Rapidly enhance your ball handling and scoring skills while building confidence on the court.
Trekking the Texas State Parks with Author Jefferson Marshall
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 · 2-3 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — Free entry — Discover Texas wildlife through interactive games and storytime with an author reading.
Teen Crafternoon: Mounted Dino Trophies
Friday, June 19th, 2026 · 2-3 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — All supplies provided — Unleash creativity in crafting unique mounted dinosaur trophies for a prehistoric display.