Daily editionTuesday, September 15th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Community
KCBD NewsChannel 11 will air the 43rd Annual Children's Miracle Network City Bank Celebration Broadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to raise funds for new NICU transport equipment at UMC Children's Hospital.
Viewers will see Miracle Kids stories and can donate by phone (806-747-KIDS) or online.
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Alliance Church is hosting its 10th anniversary West Texas SHINE Girls and Women’s Conference on Friday, Oct. 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lubbock.
The event welcomes girls and women ages 12 to 112 for a weekend of faith and fellowship.
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Business
Aloha BBQ reopened today at 9810 Indiana Ave and serves Hawaiian dishes like kalua pork and BBQ chicken.
The small, popular eatery, cherished for nearly two decades, welcomes locals with made-to-order meals and a short wait.
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Landmark Bar & Kitchen will open on Monday, Sep. 28 at 11 a.m. at 5802 W Loop 289, bringing cold drinks, live music, a mechanical bull, and prizes for the first 100 guests.
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Polymarket is a leader in prediction markets for sports betting, with the platform topping $1 billion in annualized revenue — a Texas Tech study found that big spenders drive price swings and experts urge better regulatory oversight.
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Culture
Stacker used Yelp data from Aug. 5 to rank Lubbock’s top Tex-Mex restaurants based on reviews and average ratings; the list highlights spots known for bold flavors popular among adventurous diners — though some locations may have recently closed, so readers should verify details before visiting.
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Education
Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet-Buick donated four GM 5.3L V8 engines to SPC's automotive program on Monday, Sept. 14 at the SPC Career and Technical Center to boost hands-on training & help students prepare for automotive careers.
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Government
City of Lubbock hosts the final neighborhood planning meeting today at Patterson Library (6 to 8 p.m.) for Parkway and Cherry Point residents to review the Neighborhood Plan recommendations and offer input before the City Council considers them.
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Health
Texas Tech assistant professor Joshua Tropp (a chemistry expert) developed an infrared imaging system that uses portable cameras to spot injuries and reduce reliance on CT and MRI machines.
He presented the technology at the Military Health System Research Symposium, and the project received DARPA and Air Force funding.
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United Family pharmacies now offer updated COVID-19 vaccines, flu, pneumonia and RSV immunizations along with a coupon for up to $20 off the next grocery purchase.
Walk-ins are welcome at locations — United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street and Amigos — as respiratory season nears.
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The 43rd Annual Children’s Miracle Network City Bank Celebration Broadcast airs Wednesday, Sept. 16 on KCBD NewsChannel 11 to support UMC Children’s Hospital by funding vital NICU transport equipment, and it runs from daybreak until 10 p.m. with a 30-minute special at 6:30 p.m. featuring Miracle Kids stories.
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Sports
Texas Tech has sold out its 10th consecutive home game for Friday's Big 12 opener against Houston at Galaxy Stadium.
The game starts at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX and the Texas Tech Sports Network so fans can catch the action live.
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