Daily editionMonday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
Community
An Avalanche-Journal year-in-review highlights Lubbock's 2025 milestones — from a dramatic lunar eclipse and public safety responses to school celebrations and sports victories — showing a year of community challenges and inspiring triumphs.
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Holloman Air Force Base will host the Legacy of Liberty Air Show on April 18–19, 2026 — a free two-day event with the Patriots Jet Team, static displays, food vendors, live music, and a kid zone for families from West Texas and eastern New Mexico.
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Looking back at 2025, Lubbock experienced a measles outbreak, a campus power incident with colored flames, Ice Age fossil finds during Loop 88 construction, severe tornado threats, new leadership changes at Texas Tech and athletic milestones that shaped the community.
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Education
Texas Tech University has received $24 million to expand its West Texas Mesonet network with over 40 new weather stations in the hill country; project leaders John Schroeder, Brian Ancell, and Brian Hirth will add radars to improve state weather predictions.
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Lubbock Events
Stormcrow Pokémon TCG League Challenge - December
Sunday, December 28th, 2025 · 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Stormcrow Games — Entry Fee Required — Compete in the December Pokémon TCG League Challenge and test your skills against local players.
UCF Knights at Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Basketball
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 · 6:00 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball action between UCF and Texas Tech.
Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 · 8:30-10:30 p.m. — Lubbock Symphony Orchestra — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening of Beatles classics performed by a full symphony orchestra.
ThunderBeard Tribute to ZZ Top
Friday, January 9th, 2026 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Tickets from $22.50 — Experience an authentic tribute to the iconic sounds of ZZ Top with the lively band ThunderBeard.
Raiding the Classic Rock Vault - Greatest Hits Live!
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $25-$50 — Enjoy an unforgettable night of classic rock hits featuring talents from Vibe LBK and special guest vocalists.
Casey Pilgreen Live Concert
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 · 1-5 p.m. — Cactus Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon of lively country music with Casey Pilgreen and listen to hits like 'All Around Country Girl'.