Daily editionSaturday, July 25th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Community
Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a free Mini-VBS and school supply giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at its parish hall + families can enjoy Bible lessons, music, crafts, and snacks while the first 100 children with a guardian receive a supply pack and Bible.
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Texas South Plains Honor Flight will host its 14th annual golf tournament Aug. 10 at LakeRidge Country Club in Lubbock — the event supports veterans’ honor flights with two trips scheduled for October and features both morning and afternoon sessions with 32 teams each.
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Economy
Gas prices across Texas are rising; in Lubbock, regular unleaded increased from $3.57 to $3.68 last week (AAA Texas cites higher crude costs) and could affect families as they plan for the school year.
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Education
Lubbock families preparing for back-to-school face costs approaching $1,000 for supplies, clothes and more.
A Citywide Back-2 School Bash is planned on Aug. 1 and Rebellion Salon will offer free kid's haircuts on Aug. 9, with nonprofits providing additional support.
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Lubbock Libraries offer a busy week of events starting today with Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Store sale (at Mahon Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and additional hands-on storytimes and craft sessions at various branches through early August.
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Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a free Mini-VBS and school supply giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parish hall (doors open at 9:30 a.m.).
Families join for Bible lessons, crafts, and snacks as the first 100 kids sign in for a supply pack.
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Admitted students at South Plains College can register for classes and get campus services during two registration rallies.
The first runs noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Lubbock Downtown Center and the second is from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Levelland Student Services Building atrium.
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Starting Aug. 1, Texas schools must use wet bulb globe temperature readings per (UIL) guidelines to decide if outdoor activities are safe.
West Texas schools under Class Two will take readings 15 minutes before practice as athletic staff prepare enhanced safety protocols.
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Government
Lubbock County is collecting water for first responders — who face extreme summer heat — as part of its SOFR Campaign, which needs 29 more pallets by July 31.
Local leaders encourage businesses and community groups to donate funds that cover a full pallet.
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Lubbock Events
Coheed and Cambria Concert
Thursday, July 30th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience talented young voices paying tribute to Michael Jackson, George Strait, and Elvis Presley.