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Daily editionWednesday, December 31st, 2025

Good morning, Lubbock.

The Daily Lubbock Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.

Business

  1. The Lubbock location of Razzoo's Cajun Cafe closed permanently because of a Chapter 11 filing, and the group from Dallas did not include its lease in the asset sale.

    Fans are now encouraged to try other local Cajun dining spots.

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  2. Lubbock's Razzoos Cajun Cafe has permanently closed following a Chapter 11 filing and asset sale by M Crowd Restaurant Group—fans are now encouraged to explore local alternatives like Jazz 3703 and Gators Bayou.

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Culture

  1. Texas Tech's archeology team uncovered the lost Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo mission in Jackson County in April with help from the Texas Historical Commission (and contributions from students), ending a 300-year mystery.

    The team will conduct a full-scale excavation to gather more details about Spanish civilization in the area.

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  2. Texas Tech’s archeology team uncovered the lost mission site (Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo) in Jackson County after months of searching; they plan to conduct full-scale excavation to reveal more about Spanish colonial history.

    KCBDRead more

Sports

  1. Texas Tech football fans in Lubbock will join local watch parties tomorrow (Back 40 Grill at 10 a.m., The Brass Tap at 10:30 a.m., Goodline Beer Co at 11 a.m., and others) to catch the CFP Orange Bowl broadcast as the Red Raiders face Oregon in Miami.

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