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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wolfforth Farmers Market holds every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8924 County Road 7100 in Wolfforth (located just west of Lubbock) and features more than 200 vendors on a 4-acre space offering fresh food, crafts, live music and family-friendly activities. Visitors can meet local vendors and enjoy free demonstrations that showcase regional agriculture. KKAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Wright Elementary School just after 4:00 a.m.—firefighters contained the blaze in the gym where pallets of hand sanitizer and books were stored, and no injuries were reported as LFR and the Fire Marshall’s Office investigated the cause. KCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blake and Kippi Buchanan built Bahama Buck's from a small snow cone shack to 119 stores in 35 years — a story of hard work and growth — and now they share their journey and lessons in a limited anniversary podcast series. KLBK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Preston Smith Airport was established in 1929 as Lubbock Municipal Airfield (serving as a training center for army pilots during World War II) and resumed commercial air travel in 1966. The airport was renamed in 2004 (honoring former Governor Preston E. Smith) and remains a key part of our city's history. KKAM
- ➤ River Smiths has been a Lubbock favorite for 49 years and serves crispy fried zucchini and seafood on Avenue Q since 1976. The restaurant uses a quick counter order system—food comes out fast—and diners enjoy big, hearty plates that make every meal memorable. KKAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Fire Rescue opened a new $8 million Fire Station 20 in South Lubbock near 142nd Street and Indiana Ave after two years of planning and construction. A grand opening and dedication to fallen firefighter Lt. Eric Hill will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m.—with community members invited to attend. KLBK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local chefs in Lubbock are using beef tallow for frying as restaurants like Cast Iron Grill and Anna's Mexican Restaurant update their menus with richer, old-school flavors; community members are also weighing the health risks of saturated fat versus seed oils—this trend may change local dining options. KFYO
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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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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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Run to Remember 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.
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True Crime Book Club
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.
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Basketball Camp: Scoring College at Texas Tech
June 23-27 — Texas Tech University — Costs vary — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset to dominate the court.
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Robert Lance Jewelers Buying Event
June 24th-26th — Robert Lance Jewelers — Free evaluations — Meet expert specialists to get honest evaluations of jewelry, collectibles, and rarities.
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