Daily editionThursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
Community
Lubbock firefighters provided nearly 1,400 new coats for Lubbock ISD students to keep them warm this winter season — the Coats for Kids event was funded by a sponsored golf tournament and will soon extend to Frenship ISD.
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South Plains Food Bank received a truckload of food from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Wednesday morning.
The donation came as rising costs, a government shutdown, and delayed food stamp benefits increased the need—local families have struggled to meet their basic needs.
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Business
SN Banh Mi is a new Vietnamese sandwich shop that will open soon at 5815 82nd St. unit 150 & offers fresh banh mi sandwiches with in-house baked baguettes, savory meats, and a range of Asian street foods and drinks.
The restaurant rebrands the former Bubble Tea space to add a vibrant taste of Southeast Asia to Lubbock's food scene.
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Culture
Texas Tech University will host its 67th annual Carol of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m.—the event will include a carillon concert, a torch-light procession with Raider Red and others, a live set by Grammy Award‐nominated duo The War And Treaty, and a fireworks display that will light up over 30,000 campus lights.
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Sports
Texas Tech fans have started camping at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock to enjoy the College Gameday excitement before Saturday's game against BYU.
Local businesses are preparing for a surge of visitors—news crews and local vendors expect a festive atmosphere.
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More than 1,700 Texas Tech students have camped outside Jones AT&T stadium this week in Raiderville as they set up card games and grills while waiting to join Saturday’s game against BYU, which will be the first at the stadium featuring two top 10 teams since 2008.
The campers plan to leave by 7 a.m. Friday and gain early entry 30 minutes before general admission.
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Texas Tech and BYU will face off in Lubbock this weekend in a game set to decide the Big 12 champion—ESPN will cover the action with top broadcasters, as the teams ranked 8th and 7th aim to boost their College Football Playoff standing.
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Lubbock Events
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.
Source to Solution 2025
Wednesday, November 12th, 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.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. SMU Mustangs Women's Basketball
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 · 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.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball
Friday, November 14th, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:30 PM — United Supermarkets Arena — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness an exciting college basketball matchup between the Panthers and the Red Raiders.
Jesse Day & The Texas Knights Concert
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 · 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.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas Lady Razorbacks
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 · 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.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball
Thursday, November 20th, 2025 · 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.
Indie Rock Night for OCRA
Friday, November 21st, 2025 · 6-11 p.m. — Jake's Sports Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local and visiting indie rock bands supporting a great cause.