Daily editionTuesday, July 7th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Community
H-E-B’s Hunger Relief team will host its annual Summer of Sharing event on Saturday, July 11 at South Plains Food Bank on MLK Blvd in Lubbock from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide free groceries, school supplies and live entertainment for families with school-aged children — more than 1,500 families will benefit.
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Drivers in south Lubbock may see delays this week as crews close Woodrow Rd between Indiana Ave and US 87 to widen the road from two lanes to five.
The project is set to finish by the weekend, weather permitting.
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Businesses are hosting Christmas in July events this month.
Cha Cha’s Mexican Cafe will have face painting, music + food on Jul. 12, and other local events include vendor fairs, ornament painting, pop-up markets and festive runs on Jul. 18, 19 and 25.
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Culture
The National Ranching Heritage Center is celebrating 50 years by sharing local ranch history at Texas Tech.
The 19-acre park features 55 historical structures (dating from the late 1700s) that show how ranch families lived and worked.
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Roman Street will perform at Buddy Holly Hall this Friday, July 10 — tickets remain available while entry rules enforce a no refund policy and small clear bags only.
The two internationally trained brothers deliver a fresh flamenco — jazz fusion that transforms acoustic medleys into lively Spanish-infused masterpieces.
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Lubbock native Travis Garland will perform on America’s Got Talent soon, bringing his music to a national stage as he honors his local mentors.
He hopes his appearance inspires other young artists + makes his hometown proud.
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Education
Lubbock ISD AgriSTEM students competed at the Texas State FFA AgriScience Fair in Fort Worth Monday (after earning gold ratings for eight projects and a statistics review from Texas Tech) and they may advance to the National FFA Convention.
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Texas Tech's Marketing and Communications and Advancement teams earned 45 awards — including 10 international honors and a Videographer of the Year title — over the past five months for their work in storytelling, design, photography, and video.
The awards highlight the university's growing national profile in creative communications.
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YWCA Lubbock is launching a 12-week Fatherhood Initiative to help dads build practical parenting skills and stronger bonds with their children.
Sessions follow the 24/7 Dad curriculum and meet weekly for two hours (at 6501 University Ave) with childcare support.
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This fall, over 500 incoming Texas Tech freshmen will need off-campus housing because on-campus dorms are full—University Student Housing partners with local properties to provide support while plans for a new residence hall may add 1,000 beds in future years.
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Government
Residents opposed to AI data centers will host a town hall meeting Wednesday at the YWCA (near 66th St. and University Ave.) from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, organized by two local groups, is expected to include attorney general candidate Clayton Tucker.
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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.