Daily editionFriday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Community
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.
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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.
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Economy
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.
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Sports
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.
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Lubbock Events
Catch A Wave - Beach Boys & Buffett Tribute
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 · 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
Monday, July 14th, 2025 · 9 AM – 12 PM — School of Rock — $325 — Rock out at this immersive camp while learning 80s hits from iconic artists.
Spur 327 Live at Cotton Court
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — Cotton Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Complimentary event — Experience a high-energy blend of country and classic rock from the Spur 327 Band in Lubbock.
SPKF Kidney Splash Fest 2025
Sunday, July 20th, 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
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 · 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
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 · 7:30 – 9:00 PM — Cactus Theater — $30+ — Celebrate the 15th Anniversary Tour of The Purple Xperience with the authentic sounds of Prince.
Ranch Verse: Poetry, Song & Storytelling with Andy Hedges
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $30-$60 — Experience a captivating evening of cowboy music and poetry in Lubbock, featuring renowned artists Andy Hedges, Dr. Dom Flemons, and Pipp Gillette.
The Ultimate Doors Tribute Show
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 5:00-7:15 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Free entry — Enjoy an uplifting outdoor Christian music event featuring multiple artists in West Texas.