Daily editionFriday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
Community
Market Street will host the Entertaining Made Easy Expo on Sunday, November 9th from 11am to 5pm at its Texas locations as students from Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Frenship ISD present festive recipes, tablescapes and décor ideas.
Visitors can sample seasonal treats and vote for the best display with prizes including a $250 gift card and a $1,000 award — the expo spotlights local talent and holiday spirit.
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Local drive-thru workers, teachers, city crews and more show up early to keep Lubbock running smoothly.
Their work fixes water lines in tough weather, helps kids travel safely and serves customers with care.
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Bombshells Restaurant & Bar in Lubbock will offer free entrées on Tuesday, November 11 for veterans and active-duty military at all 13 locations in Texas and Colorado; the restaurant requires a valid military ID and will donate $1 per Fried Pickle Bayonets order to the PTSD Foundation of America’s Camp Hope while veterans also receive a 20% dine-in discount year-round.
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Market Street will host its Entertaining Made Easy Expo on November 9 from 11am to 5pm at all its locations, where student teams from Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD, and Frenship ISD will display holiday culinary and floral creations along with tasting stations and contests.
Guests can sample treats like Chantilly Cake and Butter Pecan Cheese Balls and vote for their favorite display to win prizes — including a $250 gift card.
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Bombshells Restaurant & Bar in Lubbock will serve free entrees to veterans and active-duty military on November 11 for Veterans Day—offering dine-in meals only and donating $1 from each fried pickle Bayonets appetizer order to the PTSD Foundation of America’s Camp Hope during November.
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Culture
This weekend in Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech's Maedgen Theater presents Hamlet running through Sunday while At’l Do Farms’ Corn Maze opens Friday evening and Día de los Muertos celebrations begin at the Buddy Holly Center and International Culture Center.
A John Denver tribute brings holiday spirit Saturday at Buddy Holly Hall, rounding out a busy lineup for local arts and fall festivities.
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Government
Lubbock Police Department urged fans to follow the law and plan ahead as about 60,000—70,000 people are expected at Texas Tech’s big game against BYU on Saturday.
Extra officers and mounted patrol units will be deployed while police and Texas Tech work with partners to ensure a safe game day and remind everyone to drink responsibly.
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Lifestyle
Some Lubbock diners tip in cash to ensure their servers get full earnings by writing 'CASH' on receipts, and cautionary online reports note risks like extra charges when lines are left blank (a rare occurrence).
Local restaurants, including Italian Garden, share tips to maintain fairness among staff.
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Sports
Lubbock’s Jones AT&T Stadium opened in 1947 and was named for former Texas Tech president Clifford B. Jones and his wife Aubrey—corporate donations in 2000 and 2006 prompted renaming while major upgrades in 2004 and 2016 further modernized the venue.
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College GameDay is coming back to Lubbock after 17 years as it films on the Texas Tech campus — where upgrades include new sculptures and buildings — and local projects like Buddy Holly Hall have boosted the city’s cultural scene.
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Citibus Gameday Express will begin service at 7:00 a.m. today to transport fans to Jones AT&T Stadium and Raider Alley for the Texas Tech versus BYU game, and passengers are encouraged to purchase a $6 roundtrip pass via the GoPass app to avoid delays—regular drop-offs will still occur at the stadium’s north end.
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Accidents
Ivan Ortiz’s GoFundMe has raised over $150,000 for his wife Maddie—critically injured in a drunk driving crash in October and in the ICU—as local and national donors continue to offer support.
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Lubbock Events
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.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 · 12:00 – 1:30 PM — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Red Raiders face off against the Privateers in an exciting basketball matchup.