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Daily editionWednesday, July 1st, 2026

Good morning, Lubbock.

The Daily Lubbock Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of July.

Community

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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Business

  1. 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.

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Economy

  1. 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.

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Education

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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Lifestyle

  1. 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.

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Sports

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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