Daily editionFriday, July 31st, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Community
Managing partner Marco climbed onto the roof at Bubba's 33 on Thursday morning and has remained there as donations—including cash, hats, and water balloon toss entries—help raise $5,000 for Homes For Our Troops veteran housing (supporting custom homes for injured veterans).
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Culture
A mural honoring late musician Mike Pritchard now stands at the Betty M. Condra School for Dyslexia Success, where its music department bears his name — a two-month project by artist Elyse Arnold designed to inspire student confidence.
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Canadian River Music Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 17 with Reckless Kelly headlining after last year's cancellation — organizers announced the first lineup and will update details as tickets go on sale.
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United Family stores will host their annual Hatch Green Chile Fest through the end of August, where guests can enjoy fresh-roasted chiles, special displays, and limited-time products.
Guests can also ask staff about the roasting process (chiles grown in the Hatch Valley).
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Education
On Thursday, Jul. 30, Phillip Smith (director of percussion at South Plains College) was elected to the Percussive Arts Society Drum Set Committee in Levelland; he plans to lead a group of students to the PAS International Convention later this year.
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Health
Local experts urge Lubbock residents to fix common fire hazards including overloaded power strips, dusty dryer vents, and unattended cooking.
They advise inspecting electrical cords + candles to help keep homes safe from fires.
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La Malinche Tortilla Factory was temporarily closed after a recent health inspection found 25 violations (including no hot water and unsanitary conditions with evidence of mouse droppings), but it has since reopened after making the required corrections.
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Real Estate
Ten steps can help Lubbock homeowners prepare for cooler fall weather today by replacing HVAC filters & sealing windows and doors; testing heaters, cleaning gutters, and reversing ceiling fans will boost efficiency and lower utility bills.
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