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Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Last Thursday, Lubbock police met with locals at Starbucks on Mac Davis Lane across from Texas Tech for Coffee with a Cop—an event where residents and officers discussed safety and community concerns to build trust.  KKAM

HEALTH NEWS

  • Texas officials have banned Red Dye — an ingredient used for decades in many popular snacks — after the FDA raised health concerns, and retailers will soon remove beloved treats like Pez and Swedish Fish from shelves. This change marks a big shift in how snacks are offered in Texas.  KKAM

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Local restaurants like Jazz Louisiana Kitchen and Dimba's Chicken & Seafood offer delicious ocean-inspired dishes that surprise Lubbock residents, as review sites (TripAdvisor and Yelp) show high marks for creative seafood offerings. The city's unexpected culinary scene gives diners a taste of coastal flavors despite being far from the ocean.  KFYO

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local leaders and business groups plan to bring back minor league baseball in Lubbock to offer families a fun outing and boost support for local athletes—this plan recalls the old Hubbers team and could inspire future stars— while aiming to raise community spirit.  KKAM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Will Banister Live Concert

    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.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts

    12-11 p.m. — Two Docs Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Celebrate five years of local talent with performances, art, and food at this vibrant festival.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Texas Music Incubator Rebate Tour 2025

    1-3 p.m. — Blue Light — Learn about potential tax rebates for music venues — Discover how your venue can benefit from the Texas Music Incubator Rebate program.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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  • Son of a Gun - Guns N' Roses Tribute Show

    7:30-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$50.00 — Experience the ultimate Guns N' Roses tribute with a powerhouse performance led by Ari Kamin.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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  • Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

    6:30-8 p.m. — Jones AT&T Stadium — Ticket information available — Watch the Red Raiders take on the Golden Lions in an exciting college football matchup.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • Parker McCollum: The Parker McCollum Tour

    7:00-8:30 PM — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets from $56 — Catch Parker McCollum live in concert with last-minute ticket availability.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • 9/11 Heroes Run - Lubbock, Texas

    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Mackenzie Main City Park — Registration Fee — Honor the heroes of 9/11 while participating in a community-focused 5K run, ruck, or walk.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • Alyssa and Wayne Brewer - Forever George and Tammy

    7-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $20-$46 — Celebrate classic country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette with soulful performances by the Brewer duo.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • Thousand Below Live Performance

    6-9 p.m. — Jake's Sports Cafe — Ticket pricing unknown — Experience the ambient and hopeful sounds of Thousand Below as they explore themes of loss and healing.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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  • Sawyer Brown & Kat Hasty Concert

    7:45-9:45 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live country music for charity featuring Sawyer Brown and Kat Hasty.

    Thu, 9/11/25

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