Daily editionThursday, July 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.
Community
Fourth on Broadway is a 36-year tradition that began to honor Desert Storm returning troops and now draws about 100,000 people downtown each Fourth of July + recharges the area with concerts, vendors, and family activities at Mackenzie Park; Civic Lubbock now hosts the festival after recent leadership changes.
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Local police, fire, EMS and sheriff's deputies traded their gear for bibs in a five-minute rib-eating contest at Texas Roadhouse on Wednesday.
Donations raised, plus 10% of Texas Roadhouse sales through 10 p.m. (all for UMC Children’s Hospital), supported patient care through the Children’s Miracle Network.
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Catholic Charities of Lubbock is joining the Nourish the American Dream campaign by Albertsons to raise funds for feeding local children this summer (United Supermarkets will match donations up to $5,000) as contributions are accepted through Tuesday, Jul. 7.
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Culture
The Hub City Comic Con will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Lubbock Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane) and will feature celebrity guests, artists, live panels, gaming tournaments, and interactive activities for all ages.
Tickets start at $23.34, and kids under eight are free.
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Education
Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec was reappointed as the U.S. regional vice president of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education board and will serve until 2028, representing member institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Professor Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo was re-elected as the U.S. regional executive secretary.
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Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec was reappointed as U.S. regional vice president of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education board — his term will last until 2028.
He will work with leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean to shape higher education policy.
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At a Lubbock ISD Board meeting last week, community members and State Senator Charles Perry questioned the 3-2 vote by the School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) to keep 'Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl' on shelves, while district officials maintained they followed Senate Bill 13 by selecting books individually.
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A Texas Tech University physicist helped confirm a distant super Jupiter (Gaia23bra b) nearly 40,000 light-years away using (TESS) and gravitational microlensing; the researchers’ findings will be published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
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Health
Texas has reported higher Cyclospora cases than most states, with central regions hit hardest although Lubbock residents and summer travelers remain at risk; doctors advise proper food handling (washing produce, cooking foods thoroughly) to prevent infection.
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Sports
The West Texas Officiating Hall of Fame will launch this year online to honor sports officials who have worked 10 years or more, judged regional finals, or served as mentors (up to 50 nominees may be recognized).
The public can submit nominations through the end of July.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Movies in the Park
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. — Maxey Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly movies under the West Texas sky with loved ones.
Coheed and Cambria Concert
Thursday, July 30th, 2026 · 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.