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Lubbock, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Lubbock! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new county grants will boost Lubbock’s Youth Orchestra and Slaton downtown
- What this new Expo Center lease really means for Lubbock County
- What Lubbock doctors say you must do before this week’s triple digits.
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- Tuesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 101 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with sun, some clouds, temps: high: 102, low: 73.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lubbock County commissioners approve grants for Slaton revitalization, youth orchestra (kcbd.com) — Lubbock County has approved two new grants, including $20,000 to support facilities and instructors for Lubbock’s Youth Orchestra as it prepares to serve more than 150 students. Commissioners also awarded $25,000 to help Slaton revitalize its downtown, backing building upkeep, sidewalk repairs, and small-business focused events after the city committed its own funds first. 
2. Lubbock County Expo Center lease approved by commissioners (kcbd.com) — Lubbock County commissioners have narrowly approved a lease for the long-discussed Lubbock County Expo Center, moving the project forward on a 3–2 vote. Supporters say the deal relies on hotel occupancy taxes, not property or sales taxes, while critics, including the county judge, warn the termination terms don’t adequately protect the county’s control or exit options.
3. Hub City prepares for dangerous rising temperatures as summer starts (everythinglubbock.com) — Lubbock is already hitting triple-digit temperatures as summer begins, and local EMS officials are warning residents about the rising risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. UMC-EMS and a local construction owner share practical tips on staying hydrated, recognizing early warning signs, scheduling outdoor work or play during cooler hours, and protecting kids and pets from life-threatening heat.
4. See how Texas Tech System universities rank globally in 2026 (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Lubbock’s own Texas Tech University and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center both landed spots in the latest U.S. News global university rankings, with Tech at No. 562 and TTUHSC at No. 1,871. The story breaks down how each Texas Tech System campus performed, which indicators boosted their scores, and how this year’s results compare with previous rankings.
5. Lubbock investors recover funds after legal battle with businessman (kcbd.com subscription) — Two Lubbock investors have finally recovered their money after a court-appointed receiver arranged an $835,000 buyout of businessman Joshua Allen’s stakes in nine companies, repaying their principal and interest. Their civil victory comes as Allen and others now face a separate federal case alleging a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, leaving many other investors still uncertain about getting their funds back.
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