Waitress 10th anniversary tour comes to the Buddy Holly Hall
The 10th anniversary tour of the musical Waitress will perform four shows in Lubbock, Texas, from November 20 to 22, 2026.
West Texas Weather Oct. 16–20: Storms Give Way to Fall Chill
Fort Wayne temperatures fall into the 30s Friday and Saturday nights before a warming trend.
Lubbock ISD considers school changes as district reviews enrollment costs
LUBBOCK Texas — Lubbock ISD is reviewing how it operates its schools as declining enrollment, rising costs and limited funding put pressure on the district’s budget. The district’s school optimization plan evaluates campuses based on enrollment, building utilization and the cost of educating students. District leaders say the data will help guide decisions about how […]
Cooper defense turns two takeaways into touchdowns against Lubbock Cooper
ABILENE, Texas — Cooper’s defense delivered the spark it needed last Friday against Lubbock Cooper, turning two takeaways into touchdowns. AJ Rico returned an interception 57 yards for a score. Later, Jamarion Dunson scooped up a fumble and ran it 20 yards to the end zone. Head football...
New Food Complex will be built on Texas Tech campus after receiving $28.9 million...
Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources received a $28.9 million grant from the USDA to construct a new flagship building featuring advanced laboratories and classrooms, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027.
Carter, Sampson Know What Texas Tech’s Offense Must Fix
Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter and left tackle Howard Sampson met with the media on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s homecoming matchup with Arizona State. The pair discussed how they spent the bye week, what they’ve seen from the Sun Devils and Sampson’s leadership, among other topics. Making the most of the bye weekWith the Red Raiders off this past weekend, both players used the time to watch film, and Sampson went hunting. Howard Sampson: “Watched film, studied Arizona State, and spent time
Severe weather coverage for the South Plains, October 13
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several South Plains counties, including Lubbock, Briscoe, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Kent, and Lynn, which will remain in effect until midnight on Tuesday, October 13.
Find your local Lubbock County early voting location
Early voting in Lubbock County is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, and will run through October 30 at various locations including United Supermarkets, Market Street, and several community centers.
Ghoul Times Roll: Haunted Hollow parade takes over Broadway
Lubbock's new Haunted Hollow on Broadway parade, featuring over 60 themed floats and costume contests, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, starting at 10 a.m. near Broadway and ending at Mae Simmons Park.
WATCH LIVESTREAM: Potential for severe storms this evening, heavy rain next few days
Watch a livestream of radar and current weather conditions in the player above. Scattered thunderstorms, some possibly severe, are likely in and near the South Plains tonight. Heavy rain is then likely for some areas Wednesday into Thursday. The rain chance will be followed by a rather dramatic cooldown heading into the weekend.

















