Good morning, Lubbock.

Today, a new Taco Villa opened at 3428 Milwaukee in West Lubbock and it offers bright dining spaces, self-serve soda, a fresh salsa bar and a new menu of milkshakes in four flavors—cookies n' cream, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

A grand jury indicted Jeremiah Lawrence, 22, for the murder of Leonardo Pollard after he shot the victim—he was arrested Saturday at 7:28 a.m. in the 1100 block of 6th Street in Lubbock.

Felix Delarosa, a 39-year-old Lubbock man, took a plea deal for a Sept.

18 standoff at a local hotel when officers tried to serve a parole violation warrant and he fired shots, was injured by a SWAT sniper, and had all other charges dropped except for unlawful firearm possession—he now awaits sentencing and faces up to 15 years in prison.

The Buddy Holly Center will host its Summer Showcase Concert Series on July 10 featuring Chapter 23 with Calistro Junior and Mickie Vasquez—performing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Meadows Courtyard with free admission and exhibitions available during the event.

A study reviewed the fourth-grade school supply list from Cathlene Thomas Elementary in Slaton ISD and compared prices from Walmart, Office Depot and Target—Walmart’s total came in at $67.68, a $24.61 decrease from last year compared to Office Depot’s $89.75 and Target’s $77.74.

The analysis showed that price cuts varied among the stores as inflation eased.

Catch A Wave - Beach Boys & Buffett Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Celebrate summer with beloved hits from The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, and more in a lively tribute concert.

80's Rock Music Camp

9 AM – 12 PM — School of Rock — $325 — Rock out at this immersive camp while learning 80s hits from iconic artists.

Movies in the Park - The Wild Robot

6-10 p.m. — Mackenzie Main City Park — Free admission — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars with lawn chairs and snacks.

SPKF Kidney Splash Fest 2025

12:30-2:30 a.m. — Leisure Pool (Rec Sports) — Donation-based entry — Walk, splash, and enjoy games while supporting kidney awareness in the West Texas area.

Gideon Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Jake's Sports Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance by the band Gideon in Lubbock's vibrant music scene.

Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience Concert

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Cactus Theater — $30+ — Celebrate the 15th Anniversary Tour of The Purple Xperience with the authentic sounds of Prince.

Singles Meetup at The Plaza Restaurant

6-9 p.m. — The Plaza Restaurant & Bar — RSVP required — Enjoy delicious Mexican food while engaging in amusing conversations with other singles aged 55-75 in the Lubbock community.

The Ultimate Doors Tribute Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Tickets from $22.50 — Experience an authentic tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors with a high-energy performance.

Movies in the Park - Despicable Me 4

6-10 p.m. — Rodgers Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars to cap off National Night Out.