Good morning, Lubbock.

The Wolfforth Farmers Market is now open on Sunday evenings from 4-7 p.m. and vendors can set up for free as the market expands with extra barns and an improved layout to support local small businesses near Lubbock.

Buffalo Springs Lake is preparing for its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on July 4 at 10 p.m.—officials say the event will draw thousands with food, family activities, and fireworks as extra police and staff boost safety.

Pre-sale wristbands are available at the lake office.

Drivers at a complex intersection with four stop signs face more congestion as a new truck wash and convenience store have increased incoming traffic — officials note that flashing lights have yet to clear the confusion — so motorists are urged to drive cautiously.

Boom Shack Fireworks, a family-run shop at 6407 County Road 1470, offers a 20% discount to veterans, teachers, nurses & first responders in celebration of America’s 250th while donating a portion of every sale to support 806 Marines.

Xcel Energy will use a $113 million grant to upgrade power poles, inspect rural lines with drones, and improve system monitoring across the South Plains and Panhandle — a key fix for aging infrastructure.

The investment is expected to reduce costs and boost reliability for customers.

Marissa Anthony-Ruiz, a Levelland native and co-founder of Mariachi Del Bosque, credits her music career to SPC + early lessons from her father.

She serves as an elementary music teacher and will host a summer Youth Mariachi Camp for aspiring musicians.

More than 100,000 students have been accepted for Texas Education Freedom Account funding, but families must complete all required steps in the Odyssey parent portal to receive payments.

Non-homeschool students will begin receiving payments today (if enrolled by June 15) with later installments for late confirmations.

Over 100,000 students have been accepted for Texas Education Freedom Account funding for the upcoming school year.

Families completing steps in the Odyssey portal receive their first installment today (July 1); those who missed the June 15 deadline must finish enrollment by July 31 for funds by mid-August.

Kung Fu China Express offers huge portions designed to feed a family and free samples for new customers, serving hearty meals in a shopping center (formerly the home of Pier One Imports across from the mall) today.

Texas Tech football will be featured in a four-episode docuseries on Paramount+ that follows the team's offseason progress – including interviews with head coach Joey McGuire and student athletes as filming since January shows a renewed spirit.

Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby said Tuesday he is focusing on recovery from a gambling addiction while preparing for the 2027 NFL draft.

The NFL’s suspension of the supplemental draft this year means he will work to rebuild trust as he refines his game.

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.

SPiVEY at Summer Showcase 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

9 a.m. — Mae Simmons Community and Adult Activity Centers — Free entry — Spend your Saturday treasure hunting at this vibrant community flea market.

Movies in the Park

6:00 p.m. — Maxey Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly movies under the West Texas sky with loved ones.

Coheed and Cambria Concert

7-8 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Cost info TBA — Experience the sci-fi-inspired music of Coheed and Cambria with their latest album in Lubbock.