Daily editionSaturday, July 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
Community
On Friday, July 25, LIFE, Inc. will host its Annual ADA Celebration at CenterPointe Event Center to mark 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The event includes art exhibits, competitions, prizes, community resource booths and live entertainment from Andy Martinez — Dustin Garrett, with tickets at $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
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Lubbock community members gather today at The Garden Downtown for the Loud for Liyah benefit concert to raise funds for Liyah, who is battling stage-four cancer—tickets cost $10 and gates open at 5:30 p.m.
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After his son Crosby drowned in July 2022, Lubbock dad Josh Pruitt started Capes for Crosby to help families face loss and learn about drowning dangers — he said his group will offer support and education; the non-profit will hold its first fundraiser raffle for two putters on August 22 at 6 p.m. — donations will help grow the program.
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City of Lubbock Animal Services will host two free pet adoption events on July 26—Pets Plus at 6419 University Drive from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and PetSmart on Slide Road from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lubbock officials and Texas Tech University will host a free Back-2-School Bash on Wednesday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center—over 5,000 K-12 students will get clear backpacks, school supplies, and free haircuts while local groups offer resource support.
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Business
Lubbock’s Spirit Halloween stores will open in new pop-up locations this season—one store will be near Office Depot at 2502 50th Street while the former Big Lots location on 4th Street is also set to relaunch.
Revised plans include a move at South Plains Mall from the old men’s Dillard’s site and a possible opening at a former Best Buy.
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Education
Covenant Northwest Clinic will host its 4th Annual Back-To-School Bash on August 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 611 N Frankfort—offering immunizations, sports physicals, and fun activities like face painting and games for kids.
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Lifestyle
Lubbock offers several top Italian spots that serve casual pizza at Papa V’s and family-friendly dishes at Orlando’s.
Locals also enjoy upscale dining at Stella’s — a refined option — and savor favorites like Italian Garden and One Guy from Italy that highlight the city's diverse Italian flavors.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Adam Hood Live Performance
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 · 9 PM - 3 AM — Blue Light — Ticket prices vary — Experience Adam Hood's blend of country, soul, and American roots music in a lively atmosphere.
Piano Men: Generations - Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John
Friday, August 15th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music of two legends with an unforgettable tribute performance.
Yacht Rock: A Salute to Soft Rock Classics
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Celebrate the smooth sounds of yacht rock with hits from the late ’70s and early ’80s.