Daily editionThursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Community
Grocery Services North opened its new WIC store today at 606 W. Loop 289 Ste. 200 near Steak Express to help young families shop quickly—Store president Mark Brumback said the store cuts shopping time from up to 45 minutes to around eight minutes.
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Environment
Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Children’s in Lubbock earned national recognition for environmental sustainability after receiving the Emerald Award and Circles of Excellence distinctions from Practice Greenhealth.
The awards honor efforts such as using 100-percent renewable electricity, LED retrofits and improved waste management to save money and reduce emissions.
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Health
Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Children’s Hospitals earned national recognition for environmental sustainability by receiving the Emerald Award+ and being named Circles of Excellence exemplars for Climate Impact Reduction, while Covenant Medical Center also was honored for Energy Efficiency. Their initiatives using renewable energy and LED retrofits have saved money and reduced carbon emissions in Lubbock+.
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Accidents
The state fire marshal’s office ruled the manhole fires and explosion on Texas Tech campus accidental — water on an underground electrical line caused faults that led to a smoke explosion, and Lubbock Power and Light has repaired the system while reviewing the report.
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This morning, Lubbock County firefighters and crews from Idalou, New Deal, Buffalo Springs, and Roosevelt quickly battled a house fire on the 4100 block of East 2nd Street—no injuries were reported and the blaze was under control by 10:58 a.m.
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A house on East 2nd Street caught fire this morning and Lubbock firefighters joined crews from Idalou, New Deal, Buffalo Springs, and Roosevelt to contain the blaze by 10:58 a.m. today with no injuries reported (the cause is under investigation).
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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.
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.
2025 USAWKF Wushu Team Trials and Nationals
Friday, June 27th, 2025 · All day — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Cost varies — Compete to qualify for the World Wushu Championships in Brazil.