Daily editionFriday, June 19th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Culture
Texas Tech University and the Lubbock County Historical Commission unveiled a Texas Historical Marker at the Human Sciences Cottage yesterday (5 p.m.) to honor its century-old role in teaching practical home skills.
The site, once called the Home Management House, now hosts alumni gatherings and community events.
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Lubbock's Tex-Mex scene features hearty dishes where cheese fills tacos, enchiladas, and breakfast burritos — local restaurants blend Mexican traditions with Texas dairy for a one-of-a-kind twist.
The flavorful style sets the city apart as a culinary hotspot.
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Grupo Entrego (from Big Springs) launches its new single Dame featuring Jenny B, which is trending on KLUB Tejano 106.9 as West Texas enjoys a local Tejano music boom.
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With Father's Day approaching this weekend, Lubbock dads are taking on home repairs from broken A/Cs to leaky sprinklers, often leading to humorous misadventures that include extra trips to the hardware store — a nod to their famed confidence.
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Education
Texas Tech jumped six spots globally + one spot nationally in U.S. News rankings by moving from #124 to #123, showing its growing academic reputation.
The university in Lubbock celebrated this progress Friday.
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Shallowater ISD is inviting elementary students to transfer as it aims to boost enrollment and support new programs (robotics, dance, and health science).
Applications are open now for grades 1-5, and the district will review academic records and conduct to ensure a good fit with community values.
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Government
Texas law forbids growing cotton in home gardens without a permit, and violators must destroy any found crop within 14 days or face fines (ranging from $250 to $10,000 per violation) to protect the state’s key cotton industry.
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Health
The Texas Medical Board disciplined Lubbock plastic surgeon Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat after it found he failed to meet care standards in patient treatment, anesthesia, and recordkeeping; he must pass a jurisprudence exam, complete eight chart-monitoring cycles and targeted education (requirements set by the board).
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TxDOT Lubbock warns parents to never leave children unattended in vehicles during extreme heat.
The agency advises placing a personal item (phone, watch, or wallet) near the child's car seat to help prevent overheating incidents.
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UMC TLC2 Foundation Cancer Center is hosting the ‘Living Well’ session as Dr. Marisabelle Trevino leads discussions on integrative medicine (including acupuncture and massage therapy) to help cancer patients and caregivers improve their quality of life.
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Lubbock health inspectors visited three restaurants this week, reporting 47 food safety violations that were mostly corrected during the inspections (Vallarta Taqueria, La Super Economica, and Hayashi Hibachi).
Domino’s Pizza, Hawaiian Bros and Pedro’s Tamales were named as top performers in the weekly report.
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Lubbock Events
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.
SPiVEY at Summer Showcase 2026
Thursday, July 16th, 2026 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Center — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of local music featuring SPiVEY as part of the Summer Showcase series.
Annual Flea Market
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 · 9 a.m. — Mae Simmons Community and Adult Activity Centers — Free entry — Spend your Saturday treasure hunting at this vibrant community flea market.