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Saturday, October 24, 2026 | New developments and what to know before Sunday.
1. Cincinnati Ends Texas Tech's Unbeaten Season, 37–24
The No. 8 Red Raiders suffered their first loss Saturday. Cincinnati beat Texas Tech 37–24 at Nippert Stadium, built a 24–6 halftime lead, and forced four turnovers. The Bearcats' JC French IV threw four touchdown passes and Cole Tabb ran for 173 yards. Tech falls to 6–1 overall and 3–1 in Big 12 play.
Is There a Game 7 Jinx on Tech's Joey McGuire?
Four straight losses in Game 7. Saturday's 37–24 loss at Cincinnati continued a curious trend for Texas Tech. Joey McGuire's Red Raiders are now 1–4 in Game 7 since 2022, with their only win coming against West Virginia in his first season.
2. Showers Likely During Sunday's Lubbock Marathon
Runners and spectators may face wet, breezy conditions. The National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms Sunday, with a high near 68°F and south-southeast gusts as high as 30 mph. The marathon begins at 8 a.m. downtown; its road restrictions start much earlier.
3. Early Voting Reaches 39,827 Through Friday
Lubbock County Elections Administrator Troy Havard reports 7,154 early votes Friday, bringing the five-day in-person total to 39,827. Early voting continues through October 30 ahead of the November 3 election.
Click Here for the Full Story | Chronicle 2026 sample ballot (unofficial) | Official Lubbock County voting information
Know Before You Go | Saturday Afternoon
Weather, 4:30 p.m.: Lubbock airport recorded 70°F and overcast skies at 2:53 p.m. Saturday. The NWS expects a high near 71°F, a low near 61°F tonight and a 40% chance of showers mainly after 4 a.m. Sunday brings a high near 68°F with a 60% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms. The current NWS hazardous weather outlook says the risk of severe weather and flooding is low.
Roads: Marathon closures are scheduled Sunday from 4 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. along the course near Crickets Avenue, downtown, Mackenzie Park, Mae Simmons Park and Dunbar Historical Lake. North Avenue P between East Cesar Chavez Drive and Erskine Street was closed for waterline work on October 22; reopening has not been verified. All-way stops remain at FM 1585/Avenues U and P for Loop 88 construction. No additional significant new road restrictions were verified from available official notices.
Tonight, Tomorrow and This Week
Halloween around Lubbock: Find haunted houses, family activities and fall festivals in our Halloween & Fall Events Guide, updated through October 31.
Halloween soundtrack: Listen to the Lubbock Chronicle Halloween playlist.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.: United Supermarkets Lubbock Marathon, downtown near Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza. Race information.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m.: Monsters, Inc. Fall Cinema at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.: Bert Kreischer at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue details.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5:30–8:30 p.m.: Texas Tech's free Tech or Treat at the Student Union Building, with free parking in R-11 and Z lots beginning at 5 p.m. University details.
Friday, Oct. 30, 6:45 p.m.: Koe Wetzel's Night Champion Tour at Cook's Garage. Official venue ticketing.
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