Daily editionWednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Community
Lubbock YWCA Sun ‘n Fun and Reliant Energy are hosting the Safety Around Water Kick-Off event today at 11:00 a.m. at Sun ‘n Fun on 6204 Elgin Avenue—this program, funded by a $20,000 Reliant Energy donation, will offer free or low-cost swim lessons and water safety education for 300 children ahead of the summer season.
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Business
Evie Mae’s Pit BBQ earned 10th place on Texas Monthly’s top 50 barbecue list after a team visited 319 joints across Texas—boosting its local fame—and its pitmasters Arnis and Mallory Robbins continue to serve up smoky, popular dishes.
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Education
Lubbock teen Anika Freeman, who grew up in foster care, graduated from Lubbock High School today — she relied on the support of the Salvation Army Passage Program — and plans to attend South Plains College to study nursing.
Freeman works part-time and credits her dog — Beauty — for keeping her motivated through hard times.
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Kim Mills-Oller (a math teacher with 37 years of experience at All Saints High School) was named this month’s 'One Class at a Time' recipient and will receive a $500 grant from Frontier Dodge and Spirit Chrysler; she said her students are still the highlight of her day.
She chose the matching $500 grant for the South Plains Food Bank (which can provide 1,500 meals) to support families in need.
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Sports
Texas Tech softball is preparing to compete in the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Their record improved from 29 to 21 last year to 50 wins so far and the team’s success is building local interest in fast pitch softball — spurring more community support.
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Accidents
A single car crash on S Highway 83 and County Road 217 on Saturday afternoon left Bobby Trevino, aged 49, dead and sent passenger Misty Nichole Jones with serious injuries to UMC Lubbock — officials are investigating the incident.
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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.
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.
Robert Lance Jewelers Buying Event
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 · June 24th-26th — Robert Lance Jewelers — Free evaluations — Meet expert specialists to get honest evaluations of jewelry, collectibles, and rarities.
Cotton Fest Lubbock 2025
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 · June 25th - June 28th — Cooks Garage — Cost varies — Celebrate West Texas culture with live music, delicious food, and fun family activities.
2025 Cotton Fest - Thursday
Thursday, June 26th, 2025 · 5:00-6:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets available — Enjoy acoustic vibes from Trent Cowie blending Texas country and rock.