Daily editionSaturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
Community
Last Friday, dozens of local women gathered at The Social House to play Bunco and raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network — the event supported new equipment and special services at UMC Children’s Hospital with auction items, prizes, and a special appearance by Ella and Ava Pena, with Ava starting kindergarten cancer free after beating leukemia.
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Lubbock community leaders and LEDA showed support for Spallholz Motorwerks co-founder Julie Spallholz — who is battling cancer and in hospice care — at the groundbreaking of the company’s new facility on Friday, marking three decades of European vehicle repair in the area.
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Education
Lubbock Christian University welcomes its record-setting freshman class during move-in weekend with help from faculty, staff, alumni, and returning students.
President Scott McDowell credited the campus culture to Hub City and said that classes will start on Monday, August 25.
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Lifestyle
Restaurants like Jazz Louisiana Kitchen and Dimba’s Chicken & Seafood serve tasty seafood dishes in Lubbock even though the city is far from the coast—both earning high ratings from TripAdvisor and Yelp and offering unique flavors to local diners.
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Sports
Texas Tech Football will host its annual Meet the Red Raiders event today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sports Performance Center near Jones AT&T Stadium—fans can meet Head Coach Joey McGuire, get autographs, and purchase home game tickets.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Shane Smith & The Saints Concert
Friday, September 19th, 2025 · 5-8:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets required — Experience the captivating sounds of Shane Smith & The Saints from their new album Norther.
NB Ridaz Live in Lubbock, Texas
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 · 12:00 – 4:59 AM — 1928 Buddy Holly Ave — No refunds — Experience the ultimate concert vibes with NB Ridaz and groove to their classic hits.