Good morning, Lubbock.

Wolfe Nursery Direct now welcomes Lubbock gardeners every Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1211 Alcove Avenue to shop for trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals (bringing over a century of Texas gardening tradition).

The Volunteer Center of Lubbock opened its new downtown facility on Thursday — spearheaded by Executive Director Emily Smith during its 36th anniversary.

The non-profit held a ribbon cutting and open house at the corner of 13th and Avenue K to launch its new hub for community service.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is celebrating the grand opening of its new Pathways to Success facility (510 North University) in east Lubbock.

The center offers retail services, free job training, digital skills classes and a youth internship program linking Lubbock ISD and Estacado High School.

Texas Wildlife Association will host the Texas Big Game Awards banquet in Lubbock on Sept.

19 at the National Ranching Heritage Center. The banquet will feature dinner, drinks, raffles and recognition for ethical hunting and conservation practices (including youth and first harvest entries).

Local wedding vendors gather this Sunday, Aug.

30 at the YWCA from 1 to 4 p.m. for the Hub City Wedding Expo, where couples enjoy fashion shows, samples, and a Bridal Passport to win prizes (tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door, free for children 12 and under).

Texas Tech celebrates a $30M estate gift from the Davis family that will fund new scholarships, professorships and facility upgrades at its College of Engineering, President Schovanec said.

Lubbock ISD set its tax rate at 86 cents per hundred dollars valuation for this school year—higher than the no new revenue threshold because of increased homestead exemptions, though still below last year’s rate.

District officials reported cost-cutting measures to address a $22 million shortfall in today’s financial update.

Wellman-Union CISD earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-26 school year with a 92 score + five distinction designations, marking its best academic record ever.

District officials said they will continue working to improve student performance.

The City of Lubbock Public Works Department will begin replacing a broken water valve at the 66th & Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd intersection on Monday, Aug.

31, limiting traffic to business access until repairs finish by Friday, Sept. 11 if weather holds.

Hot & Spicy Cajun Seafood reopened today at 5004 Frankford after a 24-hour closure because a health inspection found 27 violations including unsafe food temperatures and unsanitary practices; most issues were corrected during the inspection.

Texas Tech Athletics launches the Every Seat Counts program this academic year to reward Red Raider Club members for attending home football and basketball games.

Ticket holders earn 5, 15, or 25 points based on attendance and can transfer seats online.

High school sports officials in the South Plains face a shortage due to harsh treatment, prompting some schools to reschedule games.

In areas like (Iraan), the shortage has forced changes and more schools may be asked to play on Thursdays or Saturdays.