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Oct 16, 2026

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Lubbock Chronicle West Texas Top 10 | Inaugural Rankings Preview

Independent 11-man and six-man rankings in development

Oct 16, 2026

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Flatland Football Report | October 16–17, 2026

Thursday finals and Friday's West Texas high-school football schedule

Oct 15, 2026

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On the Ballot: 2026 Appraisal and Water District Elections

Nonpartisan Lubbock Central Appraisal District and Buffalo Springs Lake-area water district races.

Oct 15, 2026

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On the Ballot: 2026 School District Tax and Bond Propositions

Understanding Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Lorenzo ISD propositions on the November ballot.

Oct 15, 2026

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2026 Lubbock County Sample Ballot | Lubbock Chronicle

Unofficial countywide sample ballot and official voter resources

Oct 15, 2026

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On the Ballot 2026: Your Lubbock County Election Guide in One Place

Sample ballot, contested races, ballot propositions, voting locations and election resources.

Oct 15, 2026

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Where to Vote in Lubbock: 2026 Early Voting and Election Day Guide

Election Dates, the county elections office and how to check your voting location

Oct 15, 2026

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Lubbock Weather Center: Alerts, Radar and Storm Resources

Official forecasts and severe-weather information for Lubbock and the South Plains

Oct 15, 2026

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Lubbock Power Outage Center: Maps, Reporting and Safety

Where to report outages and find updates from local electric utilities

Oct 15, 2026

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Theresa Caputo Live at Buddy Holly Hall October 17

The Experience is scheduled for Saturday evening in Lubbock

Oct 15, 2026

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Texas Tech Homecoming 2026: Parade, Free Concert and Saturday Football

Your guide to Friday's festivities and Saturday's game in Lubbock

Oct 14, 2026

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Lubbock-Cooper ISD Receives $200,545 for HVAC Career Training

A state grant will help equip career training for 170 students in partnership with South Plains College.

CURRENT IN LUBBOCK

Weather

Weather conditions change quickly. Check the National Weather Service Lubbock forecast for the latest temperatures, storm outlooks and alerts.

Source: National Weather Service Lubbock

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Sports Watch

Follow Texas Tech, Lubbock Christian University and area high-school schedules, results and standings in the Chronicle's sports coverage.

Looking Ahead

Watch for upcoming football, concerts and community events. Confirm details with organizers.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

What to know now about the biggest events and activities ahead.

Sunday — St. Joseph Sausage Fest

St. Joseph's Church in Slaton hosts its annual Sausage Fest this weekend. Check the event organizer's schedule for hours and details.

Saturday — Theresa Caputo at Buddy Holly Hall

Saturday's Buddy Holly Hall event is October 17. Check the venue for show details.

Nightmare on 19th Street

The Halloween attraction continues its October schedule at 602 E. 19th Street.

Saturday

International Culture Fest runs 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Texas Tech's International Cultural Center. Ella Langley performs at United Supermarkets Arena at 7 p.m.

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MORE LOCAL NEWS

Recent local stories and developments from the Chronicle's coverage. For complete reporting, browse the editions in our Archive.

LISD discusses future district plans

Recent coverage of school district planning and public discussion in the October 11 edition.

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Lubbock County property-fraud alerts

Residents can register for free alerts about newly recorded documents through the county clerk.

Read October 12 coverage →

Loop 88 changes at Avenues U and P

TxDOT reports changes to intersections and local traffic circulation.

Read October 12 coverage →

Current road conditions

Check current construction, road closures and travel conditions before heading out.

October 12 road coverage →

Early voting and the 2026 ballot

Information and resources to help Lubbock County voters prepare for November.

Read October 12 voter coverage →

Area high-school football

Find current South Plains high-school football scores, schedules and coverage.

Current football schedules →

LUBBOCK CIVICS

Nonpartisan answers, public-service resources and guides for life in Lubbock.

2026 Voter Guide

Find official election information, voting locations and sample-ballot resources at votelubbock.gov.

Lubbock County Elections →

Lubbock Chronicle 2026 Sample Ballot →

Who to Call in Lubbock

A local government contact guide covering city, county, state and federal services. Full Chronicle guide being prepared for publication.

New Resident Essentials

Utilities, services, emergency contacts and practical information for people moving to Lubbock. Guide being prepared.

Severe Weather & Public Safety

Preparedness and trusted local sources for warnings and urgent community information. Chronicle reference guide being prepared.