Good morning, Lubbock.

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.

Nickolas Deleon, 29, was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury for the stabbing of 50-year-old Erin Neudorf on July 9 at 7:40 a.m. in the 6600 block of North CR 1630—deputies found her with life-threatening injuries and she died at the scene.

On July 9, a 29-year-old man was indicted after deputies answered a 7:40 a.m. distress call on North CR 1630 in Lubbock that led to the discovery of 50-year-old Erin Neudorf with life-threatening injuries—she later died.

A Lubbock grand jury indicted Maurice King for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police responded on Aug.

7 to reports of shots fired on the 500 block of E. Municipal Dr. and found 54-year-old Sonia Green with several gunshot wounds—King was arrested that night and faces a $150,000 bond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.