Daily editionWednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
Community
Lubbock ISD students built two homes from scratch for families in east Lubbock in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity; one home will be finished next month—allowing a family to move in before Christmas.
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Education
United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird’s start the 15th annual Teachers on the Rise program today to honor local teachers picked by students.
Each month the program will name one elementary, one middle and one high school teacher— with prizes and back-to-school treats given.
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Government
On Tuesday, August 12, Lubbock IT staff found potentially malicious code on one computer and city management temporarily took systems offline for safety — public access systems were restored within 24 hours and no data breach occurred.
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Health
TTUHSC's TexLa Telehealth Resource Center got a $1.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration Telehealth Resource Center Program—providing $325,000 per year until 2029—to boost telehealth services in rural areas of Texas and Louisiana.
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Health officials announced that the West Texas measles outbreak ended after 42 days with no new cases— the virus had caused two child deaths and 99 hospitalizations.
They credited local health workers for containing the spread.
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Lubbock Events
Will Banister Live Concert
Friday, August 22nd, 2025 · 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.
Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 · 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.
Texas Music Incubator Rebate Tour 2025
Wednesday, August 27th, 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.
Son of a Gun - Guns N' Roses Tribute Show
Friday, August 29th, 2025 · 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.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 · 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.
Parker McCollum: The Parker McCollum Tour
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 PM — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets from $56 — Catch Parker McCollum live in concert with last-minute ticket availability.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Jones AT&T Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college football as the Red Raiders take on the Golden Flashes.
Alyssa and Wayne Brewer - Forever George and Tammy
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 · 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.
Thousand Below Live Performance
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 · 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.
38 Special Concert
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 · 7:45-10:45 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Check local listings for ticket prices — Rock out with the legendary band 38 Special bringing classic hits to Lubbock.