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Rise and shine, Lubbock!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Cautious optimism at City Hall, sports legends take the stage, and Florida strawberry truckload sale + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lubbock protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Cautious optimism at City Hall: Lubbock’s sales tax collections are running 6% above budget to start fiscal 2026 after last year’s $5 million shortfall, but the city is keeping a non-public safety hiring freeze — read the full budget update.
Civic update and giving: Lubbock’s 44th Annual State of the City Address will be held March 4, with Mayor Mark McBrayer speaking and a portion of proceeds benefiting a local charity — get all the event details.
Traffic safety reminders issued: Frankford Avenue between 146th and 150th Street closes today for about three months for roadway expansion. Drivers in southwest Lubbock should plan detours and allow extra travel time — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Saucy wing fix, stat: When the craving hits, Caprock Cafe turns out legit hot wings, bone-in or boneless, with crisp edges and heat you can dial. It’s an easy weeknight hang for friends who want wings, a cold drink, and zero fuss.
Upgrade your top shelf: At CHROME, the beauty and wellness shelves go deep…fragrance that sticks around, skincare that does the work, and giftable bath finds you might keep for yourself. Consider this your nudge to refresh the routine and feel a touch more put-together this week.
Where the wind wants in: Lubbock breezes turn every hole into a mini epic at The Rawls Course at Texas Tech, where generous fairways, sly greens, and big sky views reset your brain. Perfect for a couple unhurried hours with a friend, letting your swing breathe.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍳 Senior Day Out: Free Cooking Class @ Lubbock Public Library (Patterson Branch Library) | Monday (3/2) at 6:00 PM – Patterson Branch is serving up a free, six-week, in-person cooking and nutrition class with Sustainable Food Center, with demos, lessons, and groceries to take home. Register for the full series, then finally learn what to do with all that kale. Recommended for 50+, everyone welcome.
🏆 Sports Legends Take The Stage! @ Frazier Alumni Pavilion | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Trade the Red Raider hoodie for something with buttons and help Lubbock build its champions at the Game Changer Ball. Dinner, a live auction, and scholarship awards, plus legends Sheryl Swoopes, Spud Webb, and Amanda Dowdy. Dress to impress, benefits The HUB, seats are scarce.
🛍 HubCity Finders Market Crawl @ Hub City Finders Market | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Depot District strolls meet climate-controlled treasure hunting at The Depot, conveniently between two wineries for sip and shop. Local vendors, resellers, and your neighbor with the overflowing storage unit show up, so browse, support, or sell a few treasures. Community-first, walkable, and delightfully distracting.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Big Lots | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been craving real-deal strawberries, a truck is popping into the Big Lots lot with sun-ripened Florida berries, plus pecans and honey. A 45-minute pop-up, first come, first served, cash or card, and yes, parking-lot produce absolutely counts.
🌅 Mo’s Sunset Market @ Depot District | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Ready for a night where Buddy Holly Ave earns its legend? Mo’s Sunset Market turns the block into lovable chaos, with live bands bouncing off brick, food trucks humming, shops wide open, and half of Lubbock you owe a call. Come wander, eat, shop, dance.
🥂 JWC Spring Gala @ The Lubbock Women’s Club | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Whether your passport is expired or you like a reason to dress up, this Costa Rica themed Spring Gala serves pura vida without the layover. Expect a flavorful menu, fun prizes, and surprises. Proceeds support the Lubbock Women’s Club, and the LWC Historical Foundation.
🥩 30th Annual Faces of the Future Steak Dinner @ Lubbock Memorial Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats a steak dinner that does some good. The 30th Annual Faces of the Future fundraiser brings silent and live auctions, and proper bragging rights, with Jacob Rodriguez speaking, Kurt Kiser as host, and Maximum Power sponsoring. Grab a table, bid big, feel virtuous.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Lubbock report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
In South Fork, Lubbock, this entertainer’s compound pairs exposed wood and stone with statement lighting, a fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with marble counters, dual islands, and a gas range. Resort-style grounds include a covered patio with fireplace and infrared heaters, a pool and spa with swim-up bar, fire pit, koi pond, a pool house, and an 8-car man cave.
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