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Lubbock
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Skooners Bar & Grill held one final event Sunday night and closed after owner Mark Garland died this week, ending a beloved community spot that opened in 1996. FOX34
- ➤ Skooners Bar and Grill held a final toast Sunday night as it closed after owner Mark Garland died this week (funeral arrangements have not yet been announced), ending a cherished local hangout. KCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scurry County Historical Commission announced that Jaylen Acosta from Snyder High School won the flag design contest, and his design will fly on the courthouse lawn on Friday, Aug. 21 during the 150th anniversary celebration plus a new bronze plaque will be unveiled. FOX34
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Shinyribs Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Shinyribs in a night of groovy storytelling and music evolution.
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BETTER OFF ALONE - 90s/2000s Dance Rave
9 PM-1 AM — Jake's Sports Cafe — 18+ entry — Relive the best dance hits of the 90s and 2000s with DJ Spenser Powers at this nostalgic rave.
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Taylor Hunnicutt at The Blue Light
Time TBA — Blue Light, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX — Cost TBA — Experience old-school southern music with modern flair from Alabama's own Taylor Hunnicutt.
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Jay Sueños at Summer Showcase
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of local music featuring Jay Sueños and a mix of fresh talent.
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Community Gathering in Lubbock
6-7 p.m. — Dion's Pizza — Free entry — Engage in conversation and build connections within the community.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 16-18 — Apex Event Center — $97 for observing coaches — Rapidly enhance your ball handling and scoring skills while building confidence on the court.
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Trekking the Texas State Parks with Author Jefferson Marshall
2-3 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — Free entry — Discover Texas wildlife through interactive games and storytime with an author reading.
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Adult Crafternoon: String Art
4-5 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — All supplies provided — Create a colorful dino silhouette through the art of string wrapping.
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Cotton Fest Classic Charity Golf Tournament
7 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Hillcrest Golf & Country Club — Benefits local charities — Tee off for a great cause at this exciting golf tournament.
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Slate Group Open House & Vendor Show 2026
3:45-6 p.m. — Slate Group — Free entry — Explore over 100,000 sq. ft. of innovative displays and connect with diverse vendors showcasing creative products.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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