Daily editionSunday, June 14th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of June.
Community
Saturday morning, the Volunteer Center of Lubbock hosted its 806 Serve Fest, a free event featuring live music, food trucks+family activities.
The fest brought local nonprofits together with volunteers and potential donors to boost community engagement.
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Education
Literacy Lubbock celebrated more than a dozen students earning their GED at Mahon Library on Saturday.
The free literacy programs support adult education and help graduates pursue new job opportunities (as noted by board member William Catalan).
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Health
A contractor hit a main water line Saturday afternoon, prompting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue a boil water notice for Shallowater.
Residents should boil water for two minutes (or use bottled water) for drinking, cooking or ice until officials lift the notice.
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UMC Camp Amistad brought together burn survivors at the YWCA on Saturday; the (29th annual) camp, held in partnership with Lubbock Fire Rescue, offered swimming, lunch and snowcones for kids to connect over shared treatment experiences at UMC’s Burn Center.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Rave Jesus: Rave Revival Tour
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. — Culture Lubbock — $31.92 General Admission, $85.50 VIP — Experience an all-ages musical celebration with the Rave Revival Tour.
Exploring Lubbock's Historical Contributions
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 · 7 p.m. — Groves Branch Library — Ages 18+ — Delve into Lubbock Army Air Field's WWII significance and local engineering innovations.