Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Fresh local reporting, weather and the week ahead.

New allegations involving Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish: The Lubbock Report says two additional women have come forward accusing Parrish of sexual misconduct. Parrish disputes the allegations, calling them false. The report follows earlier allegations by Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley, which Parrish has also denied. These are allegations, not findings of wrongdoing.

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A federal drug case involving a Lubbock motorcycle club leader has reached sentencing. U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix sentenced Steven Glenn Ryals to 135 months in prison on Friday, October 16, after his conviction for possession with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. Federal prosecutors say investigators found approximately 3.2 pounds of suspected methamphetamine at the Bandidos clubhouse during a February search. The Justice Department announced the sentence Friday, with new local coverage appearing Tuesday.

Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas. Click Here for the Full Story.

After a reported local hospitalization linked to a gasoline-powered generator used indoors, Lubbock Fire Rescue urges residents to check carbon monoxide detectors and keep generators outdoors. Fire officials told EverythingLubbock that heating equipment and vehicles left running in attached garages also pose risks. Anyone who suspects exposure should get outside and call 911.

Source: EverythingLubbock, October 19. Click Here for the Full Story.

Texas Tech women's soccer returns to the John Walker Soccer Complex on Thursday, October 22, against No. 16 West Virginia. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+, according to a Texas Tech Athletics media advisory received Monday evening. The Red Raiders are coming off Friday's 3–2 loss at BYU.

Source: Texas Tech Athletics. Click Here for the Full Story.

Workforce Solutions South Plains has announced a free virtual interviewing workshop with workplace development speaker Liza Mucheru Wisner. The October 28 session runs from 9 a.m. to noon and covers interview preparation and communication. Participants can join via ZoomGov meeting ID 165 296 5508; they can direct questions to 866-765-5038.

Source: Workforce Solutions South Plains email bulletin, October 20. Organizer information.

Weather, Tuesday, October 20, 3:30 p.m.: The National Weather Service measured 72°F at Lubbock airport at 1:53 p.m. Its 2:45 p.m. forecast calls for a sunny high near 75°F, mostly clear skies tonight with a low near 57°F, and sunshine Wednesday with a high near 80°F. Rain chances increase Saturday night and Sunday. Current NWS forecast.

Traffic: TxDOT plans to close FM 41 at US 87 from 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, to 7 a.m. Thursday, October 22, for bridge work. Eastbound and westbound FM 41 traffic will be detoured, and the inside southbound US 87 lane will close. Work is weather permitting. All-way stops remain part of Loop 88 construction at FM 1585 and Avenues U and P. The official notices reviewed showed no additional significant new road changes. FM 41 notice | Loop 88 notice | DriveTexas.

Saturday, October 24: No. 8 Texas Tech (6–0) @ Cincinnati (4–2), 11 a.m. Central, FS1. Tech is seeking its first 7–0 start since 2013. Texas Tech game preview.

Friday, October 23: Texas Tech volleyball vs. UCF, 6 p.m., United Supermarkets Arena. Arena calendar.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: FM 41/US 87 overnight closure begins at 7 p.m. No additional major public events are listed here.

Thursday, Oct. 22: Texas Tech women's soccer vs. No. 16 West Virginia, 7 p.m., John Walker Soccer Complex.

Friday, Oct. 23: Blue October at Buddy Holly Hall; Gunhild Carling at the Cactus Theater, 7:30 p.m.; Texas Tech volleyball vs. UCF, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24: Hub City Renaissance Faire, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., LHUCA, 511 Ave. K, $5 general admission, free for ages 12 and under; Texas Tech @ Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28: Free Workforce Solutions interviewing workshop, 9 a.m.–noon, virtual.

Dates and times may change. Check with event organizers.

Early voting in Lubbock County continues through Friday, October 30. The Texas Secretary of State says applications for a mail-in ballot must be received, not merely postmarked, by Friday, October 23. Eligible voters should use the county's official election resources for locations and requirements. The Chronicle's sample ballot is an unofficial information resource, not an official ballot.

Official Texas deadlines | Lubbock County Elections | Chronicle election guide and unofficial sample ballot | Chronicle voting locations guide.

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