Daily editionSaturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
Community
The Lubbock Public Library announced a series of events beginning Tuesday, May 27 for all ages (including PBS Kids Storytime, knit sessions, film screenings and craft activities) while branches remain closed on Memorial Day, May 26, and regular hours resume the following day.
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On Sunday, May 25, United Express & Market Street Express fuel stations will launch a donate-at-the-register campaign that runs through June 7 to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Guests can add any extra dollar amount to their bill at checkout to support local programs.
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Culture
Arieon Keller, a local musician from Pampa, has been invited to audition for American Idol live auditions in Nashville during CMA Fest and is considering several song choices as she pursues her lifelong dream.
She has performed at area venues including Big Jim’s Pizza Co. and Topple Turtle Brewing Company—she hopes to join other Texas Panhandle artists on a national stage.
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Education
Cash Truby, a Lubbock Cooper graduate, received his diploma on May 23 when his grandfather, former superintendent Pat Henderson, unexpectedly joined him on stage to hand over his diploma.
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More than 50 Lubbock ISD students received new bicycles for perfect attendance this school year.
The Rotary Club of Lubbock bought the bikes at Walmart in south Lubbock on May 21 and delivered them across 28 elementary schools—marking the ninth consecutive year of the award program.
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Accidents
One person was seriously injured in an overnight crash on the 5700 block of Marsha Sharp Freeway in west Lubbock at 1:00 a.m. Friday.
Texas Tech Softball beat Florida State 3 to 0 in game one of the NCAA Super Regional while police urged parents to watch teens’ social media use as summer break began.
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Emergency crews responded just after 8:30 a.m. on May 23 to a rollover on US 87 at East FM 41 in south Lubbock County that seriously injured one person who was taken to a local hospital.
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Lubbock Events
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.
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.
Run to Remember 2025
Saturday, June 14th, 2025 · 8 AM — Aztlan Park — $40 entry fee — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support those affected by poverty and crisis in the community.
True Crime Book Club
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 · 6:30-8:00 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — Ages 18+ — Delve into the dark world of crime literature discussing 'In Light of All Darkness' by Kim Cross.
Basketball Camp: Scoring College at Texas Tech
Monday, June 23rd, 2025 · June 23-27 — Texas Tech University — Costs vary — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset to dominate the court.