Daily editionSaturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
Community
Lubbock’s Daisy Project provided over 2,000 pounds of pet food to more than 400 dogs and 200 cats in the past six months to help families keep their pets—residents can visit scheduled events with a photo ID to apply.
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Lubbock residents can shop at the reopened Catholic Charities Resale Center near 34th Street and Avenue N where new apparel and lower prices help community members—revenue from purchases funds local programs.
Donations are accepted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
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Business
Toys R Us has opened a new store in Lubbock and is expanding across Texas — Amarillo residents now hope Westgate Mall will host a location that brings back the nostalgic retailer.
Local shoppers eagerly await news of a potential store that could revive cherished childhood memories.
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Education
Picosos Mexican Kitchen offers free GED classes and addiction recovery meetings to help restaurant workers boost their job skills.
The classes run on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the support meetings are held on Tuesdays (8 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Thursdays (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.).
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Mental health expert Dr. John Delony, who has nearly 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, will return to his Lubbock roots to host his live show at Lubbock Christian University next week — the event is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the McDonald Moody Auditorium and tickets are $25.
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Government
Fuquay, Inc. will repair a sanitary sewer pipeline and manholes one thousand feet south of 4th Street on the Loop 289 southbound frontage road starting Monday — traffic will be restricted until repairs finish on October 25.
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Starting Monday, October 20, Fuquay, Inc. will repair a sanitary sewer pipeline and manholes 1,000 feet south of 4th Street on Loop 289 southbound frontage road in Lubbock + traffic will be restricted until repairs finish on October 25.
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Sports
Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt said in a Zoom conference Thursday that the Big 12 will increase penalties for throwing objects on the field during football games.
The new policy requires that a first violation gets a warning and a second violation gets a 15-yard penalty and a $100,000 fine (after a $25,000 fine was given last weekend for tossed tortillas).
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Lubbock Events
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.
CPTSC Conference 2025
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 · 12:00 AM — Texas Tech University — Free entry — Engage with leaders in technical and scientific communication at this annual conference.
The Kody Norris Show - Bluegrass Special
Friday, October 24th, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$54 — Experience a bluegrass revival with dynamic instrumentation and nostalgic charm from the talented Kody Norris Show.
Halloween Pub Crawl in Lubbock
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 · 4:30-9 p.m. — Tom's Daiquiri Place — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling Halloween pub crawl with contests, prizes, and spooky fun.
Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen Live
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 · 8-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets available — Experience an authentic blend of folk, blues, and rock from Ryan Bingham and his band.
Marcus King Band Live
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 · 8:00-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the phenomenal Marcus King band blending rock and soul in an electrifying performance.
Creed Fisher Live in Concert
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 · 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the raw and patriotic sounds of rising Outlaw Country star Creed Fisher.
William Beckmann Concert
Friday, November 7th, 2025 · 8 PM — Blue Light — $15 at the door — Experience modern country music with a stylish touch from emerging artist William Beckmann.
A John Denver Christmas
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 · 2-11:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic music of John Denver in a festive Christmas performance.
Claire Leslie Concert
Monday, November 10th, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall — Ticket information not provided — Experience colorful alternative pop sounds and heartfelt storytelling from artist Claire Leslie.