Daily editionFriday, August 7th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Community
The 5th Annual Dove Hunt Classic will be held on September 11 from 1 to 10 pm at Final Descent Guide Services in Lubbock, featuring a guided hunt, cookout, open bar, and raffle to support first responder families.
Tickets cost $200, with team discounts and $50 dinner-only options available online.
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Saint Francis Ministries is asking local residents to donate essential items to its emergency supply closet (including non-perishable food, hygiene products, and baby essentials) to support children in foster care and families working toward reunification; donations can be made via its Amazon wish list or at its offices.
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Pickle Fest 2026 will take place at the Wolfforth Farmers Market (8924 County Road 7100) on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Vendors will offer food, drinks, and festival merchandise.
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Culture
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group Pentatonix will perform its Christmas in the City Tour on Thursday, Dec. 17 at United Supermarkets Arena (general tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 14 at 10:00 a.m.).
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The Landsharks Experience, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band given a nod by Buffett, will perform at Cactus Theater on Saturday, Aug. 15, to support FosterALife’s 22nd anniversary for local foster children (doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m.).
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The Landsharks Experience will perform at the Cactus Theater on Saturday, Aug. 15 – doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.; ticket proceeds will benefit FosterALife as it marks its 22nd anniversary supporting local foster children.
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The Silent Wings Museum will host Spirit of '45 Day on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to honor WWII pilots and home front heroes (6202 N. I-27) through presentations and discussions led by the museum curator.
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Economy
Lubbock Power & Light will begin receiving its full transmission revenue in January 2027 after holding back $110 million over five years to help offset costs for ERCOT customers.
The extra funds will be used for local infrastructure upgrades, with planned spending of about $47 million each year.
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Health
Late summer brings an increase in Western Diamondback sightings around vacant lots and tall grass—residents are advised to leave rattlesnakes alone and to call 911 immediately if bitten.
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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.