Good Afternoon, Lubbock!
Here are the hours that matter, plus three stories worth keeping handy as the final week of early voting begins.
Early Voting:
From Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30, sites will operate 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday is the final day of early voting before the November 3 general election.
Final week: Monday–Friday, October 26–30, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Where: 21 sites, including the Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Avenue, participating United/Market Street/Amigos stores, Texas Tech's Student Recreation Center and community sites across the county.
Still Worth Reading
Early-voting turnout: Lubbock County reported 44,397 early votes through Saturday, October 24. Click Here for the Full Story.
Property-tax statements: County tax bills are available, but Lubbock-Cooper ISD statements are delayed until after the November 3 tax-rate election. Click Here for the Full Story.
Texas Tech football: The Red Raiders' 37–24 loss at Cincinnati ended their unbeaten start. Click Here for the Full Story.
Know Before You Go
Weather, Sunday at 5:30 p.m.: The National Weather Service recorded 65°F and overcast skies at Lubbock airport at 2:53 p.m. Its 3:15 p.m. forecast calls for a high near 66°F and a 30% chance of showers or thunderstorms this afternoon. Tonight's low is near 59°F, with a 30% chance of rain before 7 p.m. Monday brings a high near 66°F and a 50% chance of showers or thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. NWS Lubbock Forecast.
Roads: The Lubbock Marathon's downtown and park-area traffic restrictions were scheduled through approximately 3 p.m.; actual reopening has not been confirmed. Waterline work announced for October 22 affected North Avenue P between East Cesar Chavez Drive and Erskine Street, with no verified reopening notice. TxDOT's Loop 88 work includes all-way stops at FM 1585 and Avenues U and P. No additional significant road restrictions were verified from available official notices; the live DriveTexas incident layer could not be inspected. City Road Notice · TxDOT Notice · DriveTexas.
Tomorrow and This Week
Monday, October 26: Early voting continues 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at all 21 designated sites. Thursday, October 29: Coffee with the Mayor is scheduled for 7 a.m. at Maxey Community Center. Click Here for the Full Story.
2026 Election Center
The Chronicle's sample ballot is an unofficial reader resource. Your actual ballot depends on your precinct; confirm voting information with the county.
