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Lubbock
Monday, August 18th, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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