Good morning, Lubbock.

On Saturday, July 4, celebrations across the Texas Panhandle will mark America’s 250th birthday with parades, fireworks, and family gatherings (featuring events in Amarillo and Canyon) to bring communities together for a festive day.

Wolfforth Farmers Market hosts its 2nd Strawberry Jamboree tomorrow, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; expect strawberry-themed food, contests, and family fun while drivers use alternate routes near 82nd and Marsha Sharp Freeway (bring water and sunscreen).

Dozens of health inspections this week confirmed that all local food trucks — Beto’s, Frutas Lokas LBK, La Cabana #1, Polar Bear Treats 2, and The Soda Shack — met health standards and continue serving the community.

Lubbock residents recall grandmothers’ purses crammed with snacks, tissues, cash, and secret items (including Goodart’s Peanut Patties) that turned simple outings into magical family adventures.

Lubbock Pride Fest returns June 27 at LHUCA Plaza with family-friendly activities, live music, food trucks, new creative booths, and a Lipsync Extravaganza for adults at 7 p.m. The $1 admission for ages 13 and older supports LubbockPRIDE events & community security.

A feature on Lubbock’s 90s sounds takes us back to simpler childhood days as familiar noises like TV carts, dial-up internet, and ice cream trucks evoke fond memories (a nostalgic era cherished by many).

Lubbock hosts a range of cultural events this weekend.

Moonlight Musicals presents Disney's Frozen outdoors at Mackenzie Park on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., CATS Playhouse debuts A Toby Show on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and the free First Friday Art Trail runs at LHUCA from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Fresh graduates from TTUHSC School of Nursing are bound for rural hospitals to help ease local healthcare shortages, said Associate Dean Dr. Amanda Veesart.

Kaileigh Trevino, who graduates this December, hopes to bring needed care to underserved communities.

Local summer camps in Lubbock are now open for registration and offer various programs for kids in music, art, and science.

Options include The Mom Lounge's two-day camp and sessions at Ballet Lubbock, School of Rock, and the Buddy Holly Center.

Prairie dogs are digging along LBK roadways as spring breeding and urban development shift their habitat.

Wildlife expert Sarah Hollers has proposed a humane management plan to balance urban growth and wildlife needs — a measure not yet enforced.

The Texas DSHS now accepts applications for a new statewide license needed by all mobile food vendors starting July 1 — vendors must complete an application and pass inspections before operating.

Existing vendors may continue if they have submitted all required paperwork and fees.

After dozens of health inspections this week, Food for Thought's food trucks passed their evaluations.

Local officials verified that all trucks, including Beto's, Frutas Lokas LBK, La Cabana #1, Polar Bear Treats 2 and The Soda Shack, met health standards.

Texas Tech dropped game one of the WCWS Finals to UT on Wednesday with a 7-3 loss and the team avoided back-to-back defeats as coach Gerry Glasco said they refocused for game two on Thursday — a crucial step toward chasing their first World Series title.

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.

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.

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.

Community Gathering in Lubbock

6-7 p.m. — Dion's Pizza — Free entry — Engage in conversation and build connections within the community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3rd Annual Ruck for Resilience

8 AM - 1 PM — He-Brews Coffee — Free entry — A community event for raising awareness about PTSD and suicide prevention for veterans and first responders.