Lubbock
GOVERNMENT
Ten Top Things To Do In Lubbock For July 4th 2024
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and if you will be in Lubbock you won't want to miss out on these ten events happening this year. Brownfield Golf Cart Parade and Firework Show - July 2nd. Brownfield’s celebration will be at Coleman Park with an opening ceremony...
Comings and goings: Lubbock's openings, closings, confirmed rumors from June 2024
Lubbock saw a boom of business news from restaurants to retail in June. Here's a look at what opened, closed and confirmed upcoming spots in the Hub City. In June 2023, there were 25 business announcements. June 2024 saw 19. Here's which Lubbock businesses opened or moved in June 2024 ...
Best Fireworks Show In Lubbock Now To Have The Best Music Too
Do you love fireworks? You don't want to miss Lubbock's biggest and best show happening this weekend. Buffalo Springs Lake's show has gotten bigger and bigger each year...and this year promises to be the best yet!. Here is a list of all the events happening in Lubbock for the July...
Lubbock 4th on Broadway to host largest free festival in Texas
Lubbock’s 34th annual 4th on Broadway, which is advertised as the largest free festival in Texas, will kick off at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday with the Bolton Oil Parade and wrap up at 10 p.m. with a fireworks show in Mackenzie Park. Notably, the event will take place in...
Forthcoming fun: Lubbock, South Plains to mark July 4th with fireworks, parades and more
South Plains residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the nation's Independence Day - both before and after July 4th on Thursday - with a variety of events planned around the region. Celebrations featuring fireworks shows, live music, food and more are on tap across the region starting Thursday with the 34th annual 4th on Broadway festival around Mackenzie Park in Lubbock and the Red, White & Moo Freedom Parade & Milk Fest in Plainview, followed by...
Lubbock’s 2023 Water Quality Report Now Available Online
LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) - The City of Lubbock is pleased to announce that the 2023 Water Quality Report is now available to the public online. The report can be found at //mylubbock.us/waterqualityreport in both English and Spanish. Our water quality meets or exceeds all drinking water standards set by...
TTUHSC student, Lubbock native tapped to serve as new student regent for Texas Tech System
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected a medical student from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center to serve as the next student regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. Jad Zeitouni is a Lubbock native who attended Lubbock-Cooper High School and is a student at TTUHSC, according to...
4th annual Lubbock Live Festival slated for August 31
LUBBOCK, Texas — With summer officially underway, Lubbock’s hottest events take center stage. The 4th annual Lubbock Live Festival, showcasing over 20 area bands, is scheduled for August 31, according to an event page. The festival will take place at Two Docs Brewing Co. and the Louise Hopkins...
How Rose Wilson changed Lubbock: ‘The fight for equality became personal to me after that trial’
Elvis Presley played the Cotton Club. Monterey High School opened its doors. Rose Wilson moved to town. There was immediate impact from the first two events. The third, however, took a few years for people to recognize, including Rose herself. But after a landmark court case changed Lubbock in 1983, the city learned her name.
Element Performs for First Friday Art Trail at the Buddy Holly Center
Element will be performing for First Friday Art Trail on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Center’s Meadows Courtyard. Element has been keeping the funk alive in Lubbock since 2004. This band has taken Lubbock by storm with an impeccable groove that gets listeners up and moving. They describe their style as similar to that of the iconic soul and funk group, Kool & the Gang. Join us for music that is sure to get you out of your seat and dancing!
Upcoming library events in Lubbock, June 1-6
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Public Library released a schedule of events for the week of July 1. See the list of events below. Come meet with the Reel Books Book Club to discuss the latest book-to-movie adaptations. We meet the first Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. This month, we will discuss “Meg: Book 1” by Steve Alten. In August we will discuss “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam. Book club now has interactive kits, where you open elements connected to the story as you go. For ages 18 and up. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Call at the Groves Branch Library at 806-775-3723.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.