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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hotel rates in Lubbock rise 20% to 50% during Texas Tech game weekends, with premium spots often costing $240 or more; travelers who book early (including checking for free cancellation) may secure a better deal. This trend affects game day stays and calls for planning ahead. KKAM
- ➤ Red Raider Outfitter is preparing for ESPN College Gameday this Saturday and celebrating 50 years in business; operations manager Lauren Spiegelberg said the store stocked new College Gameday shirts plus an all white Too Cold collection with Patrick Mahomes' logo for fans watching the game against BYU. KCBD
- ➤ United Supermarkets now offers a 10% Friends and Family discount on its Own Brand products for Lubbock families until November 11th (the deal applies at United, Market Street and Amigos), and shoppers must sign up for a free Rewards account and activate the coupon at checkout to combine savings on everyday essentials. KKAM
- ➤ Big Wick's in Lubbock has expanded its ranch seasoning line with Tex-Mex and Texi-Cajun flavors – the new blends are available online with retail options coming soon. KFYO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock artists, musicians, and filmmakers are turning quiet streets into vibrant canvases for fresh creative expression — inspiring residents to see the calm city as a place to find art and personal discovery. The local movement aims to build a lively scene that redefines what it means to live in a city once seen as boring. KKAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock gas prices for regular unleaded are $2.46 today, down from $2.50 a year ago—while diesel has risen from $2.93 to $3.19. KFYO
- ➤ During Texas Tech home games, hotel prices in Lubbock rise by 20% to 50%, with nightly rates set to jump from $80-$105 on regular weekends to $250 or more on game days—travelers should book early to avoid steep costs. KFYO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idalou replaced its century-old water tower with a new 100,000-gallon unit and will build its first water treatment plant using a $1.4 million USDA loan. Officials said fewer grants and rising construction costs have made it hard for rural towns to update water systems—critical for supporting local farming. FOX34
- ➤ The City of Lubbock reminds residents that running sprinklers during freezing weather is not allowed to prevent water runoff from freezing on roads and sidewalks. Homeowners must install water meters to monitor moisture levels—violations may lead to penalties. KKAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech students are camping out at Jones AT&T Stadium to secure seats and join the early game day festivities before the matchup between #9 Texas Tech and #8 BYU. The game will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday and College Gameday will boost the campus excitement for the highly anticipated contest. KKAM
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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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Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas Lady Razorbacks
1-3:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices may vary — Catch an exciting college women's basketball matchup as Texas Tech takes on Arkansas.
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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball
6:00-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Check local listings for tickets — Witness an exciting women's college basketball showdown between the Bulldogs and Red Raiders.
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