Daily editionSaturday, June 6th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Community
Texas South Plains Honor Flight will hold its 14th annual golf tournament Aug. 10 at LakeRidge Country Club, offering both morning and afternoon flights with 32 teams each.
The event will raise funds for trips that honor local veterans with visits to monuments, memorials and museums in Washington, D.C.
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Business
The SPAG Summer Workshop Series began on June 5 with an AI for Small Business session and will offer free lunchtime workshops on July 9 and August 7, building toward the full-day WTX Small Business Summit on Oct. 1 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
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Economy
Texas Tech graduates are staying in Lubbock after graduation due to affordable housing + job opportunities, according to the local economic development alliance, which expects their skills to boost business growth in the community.
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Gas prices in Texas have dipped for the second straight week, with Lubbock now fueling at $3.68 per gallon from $3.85 last week (AAA Texas warns that volatility may continue due to global supply issues).
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Education
Lubbock Public Libraries will kick off a busy week beginning Monday, June 8 with storytimes, geode cracking, movie screenings, and a pre-Father’s Day brunch at various branches (Wagner Park, Godeke, Mahon, and Groves).
Programs continue through Saturday, June 13 as part of the summer reading challenge.
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Government
MH Civil Constructors, Inc. will begin erosion repairs on Canyon Lake Drive near the Lake 6 Dam on Monday, June 8th, closing both lanes for construction + drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
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Sports
Texas Tech softball lost game two of the WCWS Finals on Thursday to UT, ending their championship run.
Star pitcher NiJaree Canady completed her season with a 1.87 ERA before joining the Texas Volts (who start a three-game series on Tuesday, June 9).
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Texas Tech softball lost Game 1 of the WCWS Finals to UT on Wednesday by a 7 to 3 count and planned to refocus for Game 2 (which began Thursday at 7 p.m. on ESPN) as coach Gerry Glasco stressed the need to avoid back-to-back losses.
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Lubbock Events
Taylor Hunnicutt at The Blue Light
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 · 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
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 · 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.
Luke Bryan Concert
Friday, June 12th, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country music sensation live in Lubbock.
Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 · 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
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 · 2-3 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — Free entry — Discover Texas wildlife through interactive games and storytime with an author reading.
Teen Crafternoon: Mounted Dino Trophies
Friday, June 19th, 2026 · 2-3 p.m. — George & Helen Mahon Public Library — All supplies provided — Unleash creativity in crafting unique mounted dinosaur trophies for a prehistoric display.
Cotton Fest Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 · 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.
Cotton Fest 2026
Thursday, June 25th, 2026 · June 25-27 — 11002 US-87 — Ticket prices vary — Experience top country music talents in the heart of Lubbock, Texas.
3rd Annual Ruck for Resilience
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 · 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.