Daily editionThursday, July 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of July.
Culture
Tickets for the Crossroads BBQ & Brew Music Festival are on sale now with VIP, General Admission, and Concert-only options at $147, $90, and $56 respectively.
Presented by Busch Country and Scherer Kubota, this family-friendly, rain-or-shine event will feature headliners like the Randy Rogers Band.
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Education
Macy Young, who grew up at Lubbock Public Libraries, started work today as a customer service representative at Patterson Library in the city.
Librarian Julie Baldwin recognized her passion (she once nicknamed her 'LK' for Library Kid) and Young will help run the summer reading program 'Unearth a Story' through July.
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Environment
AccuWeather climate experts forecast above-average rain for Lubbock this fall and winter, but after the Super El Niño the region could face a prolonged dry period that may impact crops and water supplies.
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Government
Dozens of residents expressed concerns about proposed data centers last night at the Lubbock Civic Center (citing issues with electricity, water and environmental impact) as city leaders said they will consider public input for future proposals.
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Health
Lubbock Health Department director Katherine Wells said there have been no local cyclosporiasis cases since 2004, even though 145 cases were reported nationwide since May 1 (with 11 in Texas).
She advised residents with unexplained diarrhea to ask for a cyclospora test to quickly start antibiotics.
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Lubbock Health Department director Katherine Wells said there is no local outbreak of cyclosporiasis despite 145 nationwide cases since May 1 (the last local case was in 2004), and residents are advised to ask for a test if they have unexplained diarrhea.
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Sports
Randi Mahomes hosted The Ultimate Sports Parents Experience for local mothers and children Tuesday and shared lessons on raising an NFL star as well as her family's 100-year link to Texas Tech.
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Former Texas Tech players are set to compete in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas starting today through Sunday (July 19), with Christian Anderson, Donovan Atwell, Chance McMillian, Jahmi'us Ramsey, and Zhaire Smith lining up to play.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Caldwell Kids Celebrate the Kings
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience talented young voices paying tribute to Michael Jackson, George Strait, and Elvis Presley.