Daily editionFriday, July 10th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Community
Lubbock Animal Services remains at capacity since the Fourth of July, with field officers picking up stray pets daily and free dog adoptions offered until the end of July.
The shelter urges pet owners to update microchip details to help reunite lost animals and posts daily updates on Facebook.
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A new Health and Human Services grant helped Lubbock’s YWCA launch a National Fatherhood Initiative program to support dads with practical parenting tools (this 12-week course meets every Tuesday night).
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Residents met at the YWCA last night to voice concerns over a planned data center expansion in Lubbock, and a petition to delay the project is now circulating among locals.
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Culture
On Monday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m., the Lubbock Heritage Society will host a free event at the Cactus Theater located at 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, featuring guided tours and historical presentations by owner Darryl Holland and local artist Andy Wilkinson + celebrating the downtown landmark's legacy.
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Education
Over 100 sixth- to eighth-graders attended the fifth annual Covenant Ready summer camp (run by community volunteers) on Thursday at Maxey Park, where they learned what hospital work and first responder routines are like.
Students engaged in hands-on activities with local health professionals for career exploration.
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United Supermarkets is now running its 15th annual school supply drive with kickoff on Monday, Jul. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Market Street (4205 98th Street) where shoppers can add a donation at checkout until Jul. 26 to help local students start school prepared.
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Six South Plains school districts will receive supplies through United Family's school supply drive on Monday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Market Street, 4205 98th Street in Lubbock—shoppers donating at United Supermarkets, Market Street, and Amigos until July 26 will help local students prepare for the school year.
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Environment
A wildfire burning east of Spur in Dickens County scorched 850 acres; firefighters built containment lines overnight—no injuries have been reported and the cause remains unknown.
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Government
Lubbock County officials are exploring a mental health diversion program to offer treatment instead of jail under new state law.
Judge Benjamin Webb and other leaders will consider a pre-adjudication model similar to those that reduced hospital bed days in other counties (an effort to reduce strain on local jails).
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Sales tax revenue for May is up in Lubbock, with the city set to receive $8,944,843.18 — a 5.23 percent increase over last July and a 6.69 percent rise year-to-date.
A state report shows that roughly $1.2 billion in payments will go to local governments across Texas.
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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.