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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCBD
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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). KKAM
- ➤ 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. FOX34
- ➤ 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. KFYO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock Police Department warned citizens on social media about a new scam using spoofed numbers—gift cards and pressure tactics—and advised them to verify caller IDs by calling official numbers directly. KLBK
- ➤ At about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Lubbock Sheriff’s deputies arrested 21-year-old True Bruington, who was charged with DWI and carrying a weapon after his car rolled over in a ditch (at North CR 3000 and Highway 62/82) in northeast Lubbock County and suffered minor injuries (with fire departments helping free him) before being booked at the county detention center. KCBD
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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+. KCBD
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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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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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Cotton Fest Lubbock 2025
June 25th - June 28th — Cooks Garage — Cost varies — Celebrate West Texas culture with live music, delicious food, and fun family activities.
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2025 Cotton Fest - Thursday
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets available — Enjoy acoustic vibes from Trent Cowie blending Texas country and rock.
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Paint the Sky with Stars - Candle Making and Painting Event
6-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Additional $20 for candle making — Create your own scented soy candle and enjoy a painting session with fairy lights.
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