Daily editionFriday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
Community
CASA of the South Plains launched the Heroes for Hope campaign—targeting 50 monthly donors—to support children in foster care with therapy, tutoring and safe homes.
The initiative will help kids in Lubbock and nearby counties get the care they need throughout 2025.
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Lubbock High School senior Tenzin Pradhan started his youth-led nonprofit BLESS to help children with neurological disorders and used a $5,000 grant to donate mobility and therapy equipment for an 8-year-old patient at Covenant Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Clinic — he is now planning telehealth services to support the next child in need.
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Government
Catholic Charities of Lubbock warned that its Kinship Navigator Program—which supports families caring for children outside of traditional foster care—may lose funding due to exclusion from the latest state legislative budget and is now seeking alternative grants and partnerships.
The program, which serves about 200 families each year, will continue its services for now as case managers notify affected families.
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TxDOT is running a speed campaign from July 18 to August 3 to slow down traffic and cut crashes on roads.
Lubbock local Lanisa Dehn, who lost her 84-year-old mother in a speeding crash, shared her painful story so drivers will drive safe - reducing tragic accidents.
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Health
Covenant Health and BlueCross BlueShield reached a new agreement effective July 31 that kept over 140,000 patients in network at Covenant hospitals and providers – covering care in 20 counties.
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Lubbock Events
Ranch Verse: Poetry, Song & Storytelling with Andy Hedges
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $30-$60 — Experience a captivating evening of cowboy music and poetry in Lubbock, featuring renowned artists Andy Hedges, Dr. Dom Flemons, and Pipp Gillette.
The Ultimate Doors Tribute Show
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 5:00-7:15 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Free entry — Enjoy an uplifting outdoor Christian music event featuring multiple artists in West Texas.
Adam Hood Live Performance
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 · 9 PM - 3 AM — Blue Light — Ticket prices vary — Experience Adam Hood's blend of country, soul, and American roots music in a lively atmosphere.
Piano Men: Generations - Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John
Friday, August 15th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 · 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
Monday, August 18th, 2025 · 8 AM - 5 PM — R2M Engineering — Check website for pricing — Comprehensive training on hazardous waste operations and safety standards for occasional site workers.
Will Banister Live Concert
Friday, August 22nd, 2025 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $20-$50 — Experience the traditional country sounds of Will Banister with his full band at the historic Cactus Theater.