Good morning, Lubbock.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.