Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
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💼 Business
Lubbock hemp shop owners are preparing for new THC regulations that ban products with trace amounts of Delta 9 + the rules will take effect next week and may impact local businesses.
🎭 Culture
Local workplaces show a colorful mix of characters as employees swap morning treats and quirky habits like stocking up on snacks; these familiar faces create a unique coworker culture (including the beloved breakfast dealer and the chatty Facebook reporter) that unites the community.
🎓 Education
Texas Tech University System announced a 15-year, $75M naming rights deal with Galaxy Digital that will rename its football stadium starting with the 2026 season.
The deal replaces a former $30M agreement and supports athletics and AI research (including new resources for athletes).
🏥 Health
On July 30, Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day will boost funds for UMC Children's Hospital as every Blizzard treat sold donates $1+ to support local pediatric care.
Special limited-time flavors will be available until Aug. 3 at area locations.
Yanagi Ramen on Quaker Avenue had a temporary closure after inspectors found molded food, expired items, and unsafe storage; it reopened once management fixed the violations and passed reinspection.
Health officials gave the restaurant a score of 63 with 37 violations.
📰 Lifestyle
Lubbock Foodies ranked the best chile rellenos in town.
Diners praised Mi Taco Village for its light, fluffy batter, Leal’s for consistency, and 50th Street Caboose for fan-favorite flavor (other top picks were also noted).
Lubbock locals have ranked their favorite spots for chile rellenos.
Top picks include Mi Taco Village (north Lubbock) for its authentic capeado style, Leal's for its trusted recipe, and 50th Street Caboose for its widely loved version.
🎉 Lubbock Events
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Movies in the Park
6:00 p.m. — Maxey Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly movies under the West Texas sky with loved ones.
Coheed and Cambria Concert
7-8 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Cost info TBA — Experience the sci-fi-inspired music of Coheed and Cambria with their latest album in Lubbock.
Caldwell Kids Celebrate the Kings
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience talented young voices paying tribute to Michael Jackson, George Strait, and Elvis Presley.
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