Good morning, Lubbock.

Catholic Charities of Lubbock is asking community members to donate nonperishable food and household staples to restock its emergency food pantry that served 667 people in June.

Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its main office (102 Avenue J) as demand grows.

Dairy Queen celebrated its 40th year of the Blizzard Treat at UMC Children’s Hospital in Lubbock with a treat party that featured a visit from Mr. Blizzard — the chain will donate part of sales on July 31 to support children’s care.

Camilo Reyes Castillo, 46, a former teacher’s aide at Levelland Middle School, was federally indicted on seven counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor and remains in Lubbock County Detention Center after being booked on June 26—authorities say he exchanged illegal messages before his arrest.

A 29-year-old man named Nickolas Anthony Deleon fatally stabbed his mother on Wednesday at 7:40 a.m. in the 6600 block of North County Road 1630 in Shallowater—he said he planned the act and was arrested on murder charges.

Texas Tech University researcher Dr. Wenxuan Guo is using drones, robots + soil sensors to monitor crop and soil conditions in local fields so that farmers can adjust irrigation and fertilizer use.

The technology captures plant height, temperature, and soil fertility to help guide smart farming choices in this water-scarce region.

Five girls from Lubbock High School and Lubbock Cooper High School qualified for the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U Nationals in Fargo as part of Team Texas and left on Thursday morning to compete against roughly 9,000 wrestlers; they will begin wrestling Saturday morning—finals are scheduled for Sunday.

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.

Rock The Hill

5:00-7:15 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Free entry — Enjoy an uplifting outdoor Christian music event featuring multiple artists in West Texas.