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Daily editionTuesday, August 18th, 2026

Good morning, Lubbock.

The Daily Lubbock Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.

Community

  1. Lubbock Animal Services partners with NBCUniversal to host the annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption event on August 22 at 3323 SE Loop 289 in Lubbock, where residents will meet adoptable pets and learn pet care tips from experts.

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Business

  1. Nerd Pocket, a locally owned gaming store on 34th Street, offers retro consoles, games, and collectibles for locals to trade and relive childhood memories.

    The store is open from 11 am to 7 pm Wednesday through Saturday and from noon to 5 pm on Sundays (store hours).

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  2. Lubbock’s Raising Cane’s is set to celebrate 30 years starting August 27 by selling a limited-edition plush puppy for $12.99 plus tax — proceeds benefit the South Plains SPCA until September 22 as supplies last.

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Culture

  1. Linkin Park’s new film Unshatter, a documentary that tracks the band’s journey after Chester Bennington, will begin screening at Cinemark Tinseltown on Sept. 30—ten locals can win tickets to attend with a guest.

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  2. At’l Do Farms announced its America 250 corn maze design featuring a carved Statue of Liberty in a Lubbock County field, open Sept. 12-Nov. 7 at 6323 FM 1294.

    The venue also offers fall activities such as a campfire area, birthday party rentals and a pumpkin patch.

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Environment

  1. Texas Tech researchers are testing sensors and satellite tools to help farms use water wisely in a drought-stricken region and will work with NASA to offer free solutions + expand the technology regionally.

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Government

  1. When a parked car blocks your driveway, residents should take photos and call 311+ use the MyLBK app to report the incident.

    Lubbock's Municipal Court System and Police handle these parking issues.

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  2. Due to hot, dry conditions, burn bans remain in effect in most of the South Plains and throughout all of the Panhandle, although Lubbock, Hockley, Dickens, Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry counties are exempt.

    Violators face a Class C misdemeanor + a fine up to $500.

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  3. Local officials and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham will dedicate the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. in Lubbock (open to the public), providing a final resting place for over 21,000 veterans and their eligible family members.

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  4. Lisa Pederson manages supplies for the police department, ensuring officers have essentials like uniforms+medical kits and striving to improve tracking in the new quartermaster suite.

    She also serves as the first woman president of the local Eagles club, directing fundraising for High Point Village.

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  5. Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham will join local officials for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.; the facility will serve over 21,000 veterans and eligible family members (open to the public).

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