Daily editionFriday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
Community
A 3-year-old Lubbock boy put on his firefighter outfit and sprayed water on a dumpster fire in his alley on Sunday — his dad reported smoke and firefighters confirmed the area was safe.
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A south Lubbock homeowner died in a fire after an improperly discarded cigarette ignited the home near 70th and Ave. P. The Texas Tech Softball team begins play in the Women’s College World Series today at 6 p.m. in Oklahoma City—while the fire marshal concluded its March investigation into manhole fires at Texas Tech caused by an electrical line submerged in water.
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Business
Dunkin' in Lubbock launched its Pink Spritz Refresher yesterday—a fizzy mix of guava, orange and passion fruit with sparkling water.
The limited-time drink is priced at $3 for a medium and is available to help locals cool off this summer.
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Education
Saundra Wimberly, a teacher at Crestview Elementary for 24 years, made a special quilt each year with help from her students and gave one away to a chosen student through a parent auction.
Her quilt-making tradition taught her students about the art and meaning of personal history—keeping memories alive through every stitch.
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Literacy Lubbock and Literacy Texas teamed up with local educators to learn new strategies for teaching youth as officials point to a national report that over 54% of U.S. adults read below a sixth-grade level.
Officials stress that boosting literacy is key to breaking cycles of low skills—helping families and the community build a stronger future.
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Lubbock-Cooper ISD now offers Adulting 101 in the fall and Adulting 102 in the spring to teach skills like banking, budgeting, nutrition and taxes—classes led by Kim Vann that use video assignments and community partners to help students handle real-life challenges.
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Government
The City of Lubbock and Lubbock ISD will hold a full-scale emergency exercise at Atkins Middle School on June 3 to simulate an active shooter incident — only authorized personnel will be allowed on campus and temporary road closures will be in effect.
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Accidents
An elderly person and three dogs died when a house fire broke out on 70th Street on Wednesday in Lubbock due to an improperly discarded cigarette — rescuers found that the fire had spread undetected before arriving.
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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.