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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFYO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFYO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KKAM
- ➤ 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. KKAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KKAM
- ➤ 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. KFYO
- ➤ 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. KLBK
- ➤ 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. FOX34
- ➤ 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. KCBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 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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Trekking the Texas State Parks with Author Jefferson Marshall
2-3 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — Free entry — Discover Texas wildlife through interactive games and storytime with an author reading.
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Adult Crafternoon: String Art
4-5 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — All supplies provided — Create a colorful dino silhouette through the art of string wrapping.
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