Daily editionWednesday, September 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Community
Lubbock South Plains Food Bank will get 140,400 free eggs from a statewide donation led by Attorney General Ken Paxton after a settlement that secured over 7+ million eggs for Texas food banks.
More than 1.7 million eggs have already arrived, with more shipments coming in the following weeks.
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Business
Velvet Taco (2401 Glenna Goodacre Blvd) closed its doors after more than five years as part of a broader strategic move that shuttered its Waco spot, reducing fusion taco options for local diners.
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Culture
Foreigner will celebrate its 50th anniversary by performing at Buddy Holly Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The band will debut a new live album and play classic hits (including special appearances by longtime members).
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Texas Tech will host a free homecoming concert on Friday, Oct. 16 featuring Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup at United Supermarkets Arena—parade, pep rally and bonfire events follow at Urbanovsky Park.
The celebration precedes the No. 12 Red Raiders game against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Economy
Around Lubbock, cotton fields will turn white as harvest machines begin working in October and November—marking fall with the region’s top cash crop dominating the fields.
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Government
State Sen. Charles Perry said two West Texas towns will soon gain new water infrastructure funded by AI data center developers as the Childress project boosts supply and Turkey gets a new water tower, updated pipes, and two wells (improvements coming soon).
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Lubbock residents can apply for passports at the Lubbock County District Clerk’s Office (904 Broadway), where appointments are mandatory and fees include a $35 acceptance fee plus state processing, or at Texas Tech’s International Cultural Center (601 Indiana Ave) for DS-11 applications and $15 passport photos.
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Health
Lubbock first responders promote wellness programs that offer officers, firefighters and paramedics access to mental health support.
Counseling is available by phone and online to ease the weight of daily calls.
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During September’s Suicide Prevention Month, mental health experts stress that calling 988 connects you with trained counselors and not the police.
Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office explains that if emergency services are needed, calls will be referred accordingly — ensuring help is provided based on need.
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Real Estate
Lubbock Caprock AMBUCS and an anonymous foundation contributed $200,000 to High Point Village, a new residential project offering independent living options, and a groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at noon near County Road 6300 (North Milwaukee Ave).
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