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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nordstrom Rack will open its Lubbock store on August 21 with a grand opening celebration at Lubbock’s West End Center (located near West Loop 289 and 19th Street) starting at 8 a.m. Store doors will open at 9 a.m. and shoppers can enter a raffle for a $1,000 gift card. KLBK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officer James Black III was released from South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital on July 14 after being injured in the June 24 campus shooting at Texas Tech near Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock—he now continues his recovery at home. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Joe Trevino Band will perform at the Buddy Holly Center’s Summer Showcase Concert Series on Thursday, July 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard — the free event also features live country music and Buddy Holly exhibitions. Guests may bring food but outside drinks will not be allowed after 5:15 p.m. KLBK
- ➤ The Buddy Holly Center’s Summer Showcase Concert Series will continue Thursday, July 17 with the Joe Trevino Band performing live in the Meadows Courtyard from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the event is free—outside beverages are not allowed after 5:15 p.m. KCBD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Since 2015, Lubbock has changed a lot as downtown got new investments and the Loop 88 project entered Phase Three with a Fall 2026 finish expected. A mix of new businesses like H-E-B and Circle K opened while long-time spots such as Hotel Ava, Joyland, Malouf's, and Cinemark closed—marking a decade of economic shifts. KLBK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ransom Canyon Fire Department installed a new Sam boost system that puts pump controls on the hose nozzle so one firefighter can start fighting a fire without waiting for help. The system was added in December 2024 at a cost of $20,000—its use aims to save time and lives for small, volunteer crews. KLBK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock locals can spend a perfect day enjoying breakfast at Breakfast House with sweet potato pancakes—catching an early movie at Premier Cinemas in South Plains Mall, dining at Bangkok Thai Restaurant, savoring coffee at J&B Coffee, and ending with dinner at Escondido Grill where peacocks wander nearby. This itinerary highlights our town's unique flavors and charm. KFYO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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JWC Recognizing Mental Health
12–1 p.m. — Lubbock Women's Club — $20.93 — Dr. Sarah Wakefield discusses the Covenant’s Relational Health Center for children's mental health support.
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