Good morning, Lubbock.

Drivers on Upland Avenue must expect a traffic change starting tomorrow as crews move cars onto the new northbound lanes and keep one lane open in each direction.

The $19-million project will widen the road from two lanes to five — adding sidewalks, better drainage, and updated traffic signals — and local businesses say the work is causing delays and customer confusion, with construction set to finish through Spring 2026.

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Today the City Council unanimously approved funding for the 2025 Cultural Arts Grant program using the Hotel Occupancy Tax to support local cultural projects.

Several arts leaders urged the decision and Councilman Glasheen pulled the item from the consent agenda (to allow discussion) and said the grant application has changed (to be monitored closely).

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Fresh green chiles have arrived in Lubbock—filling the air with a smoky aroma and marking the start of the annual roasting season.

Local supermarkets are displaying the chiles as locals prepare to enjoy them this weekend for their favorite dishes.

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Lubbock city council held its second public hearing on roadway impact fees, with Joshua Shankles saying that lowering fees would force taxpayers to pay more—city engineer John Turpin stressed that fees help cover rising road costs and support new home growth.

Council did not vote today and will decide on the ordinance on Aug. 12.

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Drivers on Upland Avenue must prepare for a shift starting Thursday as crews move all traffic to the new northbound lanes while keeping one lane in each direction—this $19-million project will widen the road, add sidewalks, improve drainage, and upgrade traffic signals as local businesses report delays and minor accidents. Construction will continue through Spring 2026.

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South Plains Food Bank and Lubbock Area United Way returned from Washington DC after meeting with Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Jodey Arrington, and Senator John Cornyn to advocate for policies that add $100 million a year to childcare subsidies (benefiting 10,000 families) and address SNAP funding shifts, while also supporting the Help Act through its 211 service.

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Lubbock's Alphabet Dating Challenge ended with the final letter Z after weeks of couples exploring local spots—organizers say the project inspired new ideas for creative date nights.

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