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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Every day in Lubbock, locals greet one another with friendly smiles and kind words + simple acts like a nod or two-finger salute form an unofficial welcome committee that makes the city feel like home. The story shows how small acts of southern hospitality unite neighbors and brighten everyday life. KKAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new McDonald’s opened at 7634 82nd St in Lubbock and will hold a ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. on October 30th—owner Ruth Robillard said the location offers free wi-fi, cashless payment options and a two-lane drive thru running 24 hours. FOX34
- ➤ A new family-owned donut shop will open soon in Southwest Lubbock at 8333 Upland, offering classic donuts, taiyaki, and a range of hearty breakfast and lunch options—local plans include a Coffee and Cars event and an eating challenge. KFYO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local front porch thinkers in Lubbock share heartfelt stories and wise advice from simple outdoor seats — offering neighbors warm humor and life lessons — as they gather to slow down in today's fast-paced world. KFYO
- ➤ Crews replaced the century-old roof at Bob Wills Center in Turkey last week, boosting the building’s protection amid recent rain. The Bob Wills Foundation is still fundraising to cover the $500,000 capital project cost — funds that will also support future building improvements for Bob Wills Day celebrations. FOX34
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Highland Oaks homeowners in South Lubbock approved a plan—255 lots at about $33,000 each—to pay for extending the city's water lines, with the cost estimated at $8.4 million managed over a 20-year bond; city officials said construction will begin in the spring after Tuesday's council vote. KCBD
- ➤ TxDOT said 19th St. work will be substantially complete by the end of the year while crews finish sidewalks, lighting, and traffic signals. Traffic is limited to one lane from University to Avenue Q—drivers from Avenue Q to I-27 are directed to inside lanes. KCBD
- ➤ TxDOT said crews are working to finish sidewalks, lighting and traffic signals on 19th St. by the end of the year while one lane remains open from University to Avenue Q and drivers from Avenue Q to I-27 are redirected to inside lanes. Traffic will soon flow more smoothly as full lane operations are restored. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local experts say Lubbock residents should carve pumpkins by cutting the bottom—keeping the stem intact to slow rotting—so jack-o’-lanterns can last through Halloween. Carvers are urged to wait until the week of Halloween and use the right tools and LED lights to avoid premature decay. KKAM
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Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets available — Experience an authentic blend of folk, blues, and rock from Ryan Bingham and his band.
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Marcus King Band Live
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.
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Creed Fisher Live in Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Experience the raw and patriotic sounds of rising Outlaw Country star Creed Fisher.
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Mike Ryan Live Performance
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan brings his acclaimed music to Lubbock for a night of engaging performances.
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A John Denver Christmas
2-11:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic music of John Denver in a festive Christmas performance.
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Claire Leslie Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Buddy Holly Hall — Ticket information not provided — Experience colorful alternative pop sounds and heartfelt storytelling from artist Claire Leslie.
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Source to Solution 2025
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Free entry — Engage in a symposium focused on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery in West Texas.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. SMU Mustangs Women's Basketball
6:00-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Southern Methodist Mustangs in an exciting women's basketball match.
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Milwaukee Panthers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball
6:00-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball showdown between the Milwaukee Panthers and Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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Jesse Day & The Texas Knights Concert
7-10 p.m. — Cotton Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Complimentary entry — Experience a powerful blend of Classic Rock and Country Blues as Jesse Day & The Texas Knights take the stage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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