Daily editionSunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
Community
Four local families got new homes after Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build built four houses with help from community volunteers — doubling its goal during a closing ceremony on Saturday.
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The DAR held their annual Clays Burstin’ in Air fundraiser at Hub City Clays on Saturday morning—raising funds for the Good Citizens Scholarship Program that awards scholarships to high school seniors and helps area veterans.
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Culture
Crickets Theater will host a special 50th anniversary celebration of Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 31 with live actors, prop bags and a costume contest at Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock.
Doors will open at 9:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 10:00 p.m.—inviting fans to join in authentic audience participation.
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Health
Families of children who spent time in the UMC NICU reunited last Saturday to celebrate the progress of the patients and honor those who passed away—doctors and nurses joined to share heartfelt moments of recovery.
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Lifestyle
Lubbock area farmers markets offer fresh produce, meats, and artisan goods with live music every Saturday — the busy Wolfforth market at 8924 County Rd 7100 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., while the smaller Lubbock Downtown market operates from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from late May to mid-October and the Idalou market welcomes shoppers on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from June to August.
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A Wallethub survey ranked Lubbock 96th among American cities for coffee culture—cheap coffee beans are outweighed by very high cappuccino prices that nearly pushed the city to last place.
Local coffee shops offer bargains on beans but costly espresso drinks keep Lubbock from emerging as a true coffee destination.
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Sports
Runners from across Lubbock joined the 12th Annual Willie McCool Memorial Half Marathon, 5K and 10K at Silent Wings Museum Saturday to honor the local astronaut and runner from Coronado High School.
The event also presented the Audrey McCool Volunteer Award in memory of his mother — Audrey, who dedicated many hours to local organizations.
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Lubbock Events
Lakeview Live Performance
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 · 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Jake's Sports Cafe — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy a night of heartfelt country music with rising duo Lakeview as they share their faith and community spirit.
For the Good Times: Tribute to Ray Price
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $26-$62 — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Texas legend Ray Price with authentic Western swing music by Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition.
Lubbock Legends of the Force Planetary Qualifier
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 · 8 AM – 5 PM — Stormcrow Games — $45 — Compete in the inaugural Planetary Qualifier with side events and a chance to showcase your skills.
Flatland Cavalry Homecoming Concert
Friday, October 10th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — Urbanovsky City Park — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy a night of heartfelt country music from one of the genre's most dynamic bands.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 · 11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Jones AT&T Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch a thrilling college football matchup as the Red Raiders host the Jayhawks.
Phil Wickham Concert
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham during the Air1 Worship Now Tour.
2025 SPKF FREE Kidney Disease Symposium
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 · 9 AM – 3 PM — CenterPointe Event Center — Free entry — Empower yourself with knowledge about kidney disease at this informative symposium.
Narnia Musical Performance
Friday, October 17th, 2025 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience C.S. Lewis's enchanting tale come to life in musical form.
The Lubbock Chorale: 50th Celebration Concert
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — Texas Tech University Hemmle Recital Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 50 years of vocal harmony with a special concert performance.
Sean McConnell with Joe Stark Live
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 · 9 PM - 2 AM — Blue Light — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of introspective music with Sean McConnell and special guest Joe Stark.