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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFYO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KLBK
- ➤ 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. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KLBK
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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