Daily editionTuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Community
The family of retired Judge Aurora Chaides-Hernandez is planning a special 63rd birthday celebration in Lubbock with mariachi music—hoping to collect 1,000 birthday cards as a tribute to her work.
Her husband said she has been diagnosed with a fatal neurodegenerative disease—prompting the creation of an endowment fund to support a nurse practitioner residency program at local health centers.
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Four-year-old Kaisley Hernandez from Lubbock got fitted for a custom prosthetic arm with a unicorn design when a TikTok video captured her fitting session.
Her mother Destiny said Kaisley has faced bullying but now enjoys gymnastics and bike riding with her new arm.
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Lubbock Parks and Recreation announced Monday morning that the free Fit and Fun Festival will be held on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rodgers Park and Gym for National Parks and Recreation Month—offering field day-style games, sports drills, an obstacle course, an introductory Pilates class by Omni Pilates, and a seated yoga class by local instructor MJ—designed for families looking to enjoy an active day out.
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Today, Renee Raven and a coworker are nearly done planning Lubbock’s Alphabet Dating Challenge by showcasing a Y-themed date night and inviting locals to submit ideas—letter Z will be featured tomorrow.
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Economy
Lubbock sorghum farmers report that recent July rains and cool temperatures helped their hail-damaged crops finish pollination and reach the fill stage, and the crop will be harvested in about a month — then taken to an ethanol plant to improve local production.
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Government
The City of Lubbock will host 'Coffee with the Mayor' in District 4 on July 30 at 7:00 a.m. with Councilman Brayden Rose to give residents a chance to talk about local issues (4205 98th Street on Market Street).
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Health
Health officials say tick numbers are rising in Texas and may cause more Lyme disease cases, so residents in Lubbock and nearby areas are urged to check for ticks after spending time outdoors—Dr. Michael Allen from UNT’s Health Science Center explained that a wet spring and mild summer helped ticks survive longer—locals should use insect repellent and wear light clothing when in grassy or wooded areas.
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Accidents
At 7:23 a.m. on Saturday a single vehicle on US 84 North Frontage Road near Mimosa Avenue failed to negotiate a sharp curve, struck a stationary railcar, caught fire, and killed 64-year-old driver Jinmei Gao of Flushing and 18-year-old passenger Jia Jin Wu of Lubbock; authorities said it is unclear if seatbelts were worn.
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