Daily editionWednesday, August 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Community
Lubbock families can visit Rebellion Salon (4408 Brownfield Dr) on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for free back-to-school haircuts by expert stylists from Rebellion Salon and Clover Cuts Barbershop, with a bounce house and treats from local vendors.
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Barbara Leatherwood, executive director of the Development Corporation of Snyder, was named the 2026 Honorable Mention recipient for the Jim Walton Community Impact Award last week at the Stand Up Rural America Summit in Florida + her work has boosted local economic projects through strong community partnerships.
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Business
South Plains Mall at 6002 Slide Road will join Texas Tax Free Weekend starting Friday, Aug. 7 by exempting most clothes and shoes under $100 — it will host Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls Drive, Dillard’s Kids Day and a Vitalant blood drive.
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Kylito's salsa celebrates 15 years with a range that spans mild Gentle to full-on Ghost Pepper, and the West Texas brand—originating in Snyder—is now on shelves at Market Street in Lubbock.
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Culture
AJ Castillo introduces emerging vocalist Gabriella Flores in his new Tejano single 'Me Tienes Asi', recorded at Redwood Studios in San Marcos and now trending on KLUB Tejano 106.9.
Castillo delivers classic Tejano vibes with a smooth cumbia twist in this local collaboration.
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Economy
Barbara Leatherwood, executive director of the Development Corporation of Snyder, was honored last week at the Stand Up Rural America Summit in Florida with the Jim Walton Community Impact Award Honorable Mention — recognizing her drive for economic development.
Her award comes with a donation to His Joy Ministries.
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Education
The Science Spectrum & Omni Theater has served Lubbock for nearly 40 years by offering hands-on science education and engaging exhibits for families and adults.
It began off Slide Road nearly 38 years ago and now operates at 2579 S Loop 335 Suite 250.
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Lubbock ISD is partnering with Texas Tech K-12 to offer a tuition-free virtual school option for families needing flexible education.
Applications are open now via the district website with enrollment closing (Aug. 10).
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Government
Citibus announced Phase One of its 5-Year Service Plan that adds one new route and three redesigned routes to improve connections across Lubbock, with service beginning Monday, Sept. 28.
Community outreach events (from Aug. 12 to Sept. 23) will help riders learn about the new changes.
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A local group submitted a petition asking city officials to pause new data centers + city staff will verify signatures before the council reviews it.
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Lifestyle
Locals can follow the unofficial Lubbock Fall Bucket List that offers seasonal ideas like visiting pumpkin patches, navigating corn mazes, and cooking family chili (a nod to cherished fall traditions) as cooler weather approaches.
The guide provides clear suggestions for enjoying the best of fall after summer heat.
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Sports
Texas Tech Baseball announced that former St. Louis Cardinals draftee Jacob Evans is now the Director of Pitching Development; Evans, who played at Oklahoma and worked as a pitching consultant (via PitchingWRX), will guide the team's pitchers.
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Lubbock Events
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.