Good morning, Lubbock.

Will Harper, managing partner at Stella's, was named Lubbock Restaurateur of the Year at the Texas Restaurant Awards in Houston on Sunday—only about 20 restaurateurs receive this honor each year.

His win underscores Stella's strong leadership and commitment to quality service.

The new Spins Vinyl Cafe will open next month in downtown Lubbock as owner Evelyn Mendez blends a unique coffee and vinyl music experience for longtime fans and new listeners.

The cafe, located on 19th Street near Lubbock High and Texas Tech, will serve homemade tamales and a custom house espresso from a local West Texas distributor — creating a fresh meeting spot for music and food lovers.

Lubbock police arrested 18-year-old Zephaniah McCoy on July 23 for aggravated assault after a shooting in east Lubbock left 18-year-old Keimorrie Hardaway with a serious gunshot wound near 36th and Ave A plus investigators said the groups had argued before the incident.

Lubbock police detained 18-year-old Zephaniah McCoy in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting in East Lubbock that seriously injured Keimorrie Hardaway after a verbal dispute—McCoy was arrested around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday while Hardaway was taken to University Medical Center—.

Lubbock Fire Rescue began using a new dispatch system called Pheonix G2 that has shortened response times by 15—20 seconds per call by automating tasks that dispatchers used to do manually.

The fire service has installed it in three stations and will complete installation in all 20 stations by this fall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Piano Men: Generations - Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John

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

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.

West Texas Jazz Orchestra: Music and Memories of the Swing Era

3-4:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $15-$50 — Enjoy live jazz performances featuring classics from the Swing Era by the West Texas Jazz Orchestra.

24-Hour HAZWOPER Training

8 AM - 5 PM — R2M Engineering — Check website for pricing — Comprehensive training on hazardous waste operations and safety standards for occasional site workers.