Good Afternoon, Lubbock!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Weather changes, Texas Tech basketball, Homecoming weekend and election information.
Top Stories
Garden & Arts Center Pumpkin Trail Opening Delayed. The City of Lubbock postponed the opening because of weather. The anticipated opening is Friday, October 16, at 5 p.m., weather permitting.
Texas Tech Announces Broadway Block Party. Texas Tech Athletics announced a free basketball celebration for October 29, scheduled from 7:45 to 9 p.m.
JT Toppin Earns Preseason Big 12 Recognition. The Texas Tech standout was unanimously selected to the preseason All-Big 12 team, and the Red Raiders were picked fifth in the conference coaches' poll.
Know Before You Go
Unsettled South Plains weather may affect outdoor events and travel. Check National Weather Service Lubbock for warnings and radar. For LP&L outages, use the GridVu outage map. Friday's Texas Tech Homecoming activities and Saturday's game may increase traffic around campus.
Tonight, Tomorrow and This Week
Thursday, October 15: Nightmare on 19th Street, 602 E. 19th Street. Check operating hours before visiting. Outdoor events may change because of weather.
Friday, October 16: Texas Tech Homecoming parade and festivities; Pumpkin Trail anticipated opening at 5 p.m., weather permitting; Nightmare on 19th Street.
Saturday, October 17: Texas Tech football vs. Arizona State, 2:30 p.m., Galaxy Stadium (team schedule); St. Joseph's Sausage Festival in Slaton; Theresa Caputo at Buddy Holly Hall; Nightmare on 19th Street.
Sunday, October 18: Nightmare on 19th Street.
Saturday, October 24: Hub City Renaissance Faire at LHUCA, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Event details.
Dates and times are subject to change. Check with event organizers.
Sports
South Plains High School Football: Thursday and Friday schedule. For the complete Texas high school football schedule, visit MaxPreps. Dates, locations and kickoff times may change.
Lubbock Chronicle Election Guide
Early voting for the November 3 general election runs October 19–30. Begin with our original 2026 election guide and Chronicle-created unofficial sample ballot.
For official polling locations, hours and election information, visit Lubbock County Elections.
The Lubbock Chronicle sample ballot is an unofficial informational resource, not an official election ballot.
LubbockChronicle.com is updated each afternoon with new developments.
