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Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCBD
- ➤ 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. FOX34
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFYO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFYO
- ➤ 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. KFYO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX34
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Lakeview Live Performance
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.
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For the Good Times: Tribute to Ray Price
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.
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CAIN Live and In Color
7-9 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall — Check for pricing — CAIN is set to bring joy and vibrant performances to Lubbock this fall.
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Oncology Massage and Skin Care Course
October 10-12 — Oceans Massage — Course fee applicable — Gain foundational knowledge in oncology massage and skin care with expert instruction.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks
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.
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Phil Wickham Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham during the Air1 Worship Now Tour.
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2025 SPKF FREE Kidney Disease Symposium
9 AM – 3 PM — CenterPointe Event Center — Free entry — Empower yourself with knowledge about kidney disease at this informative symposium.
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Narnia Musical Performance
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.
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2025 NPC West Texas Showdown
9 AM – 12 PM — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Cost details not provided — Witness the best in bodybuilding at this regional competition.
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Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball
6-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets available — Catch an exciting women's volleyball match featuring the Colorado Buffaloes taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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