Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Lubbock.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Rave Jesus: Rave Revival Tour
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
7 p.m. — Groves Branch Library — Ages 18+ — Delve into Lubbock Army Air Field's WWII significance and local engineering innovations.
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