City Council's regular meeting is canceled, Texas Tech is a national award semifinalist, and downtown streets remain restricted for tonight's presidential visit. Here is what changed since this morning and what Lubbock residents need to know before heading out.
Today's New Developments
1. City Council cancels Tuesday meeting
The Lubbock City Council canceled its October 27 regular meeting after determining it would lack a quorum. The planned discussion of a possible Red Canyon Development lawsuit settlement and a proposed alley-paving ordinance did not go forward. No replacement meeting date has been verified. Report on the cancellation · City's posted agenda.
2. Texas Tech's Brice Pollock named Thorpe semifinalist
Senior cornerback Brice Pollock is one of 15 semifinalists for the 2026 Jim Thorpe Award, honoring the nation's top defensive back. Through seven games, Pollock has two interceptions, six pass breakups and 19 tackles. The committee will announce three finalists on November 24. Texas Tech Athletics announcement.
Know Before You Go
Downtown rally traffic: The city lists closures on Mac Davis Lane and 9th Street between Avenue O and Avenue L, plus Avenue O between Mac Davis Lane and 9th Street. The Civic Center's public entrance is on the west side off 8th Street. President Trump's remarks are scheduled for 6 p.m. Reopening times are unconfirmed. City's traffic and access notice.
Weather: The most recently verified NWS Lubbock city forecast called for a Tuesday high near 73°F after morning fog. A newer afternoon observation and alert status could not be independently confirmed. NWS Lubbock.
Other roads: The last verified Loop 88 / FM 1585 construction notice described all-way stops at Avenues U and P. Reopening of North Avenue P between East Cesar Chavez Drive and Erskine Street has not been confirmed. No additional significant new closures were verified in available official notices; the interactive incident layer was unavailable. TxDOT DriveTexas.
Election Watch
Early voting ends Friday, October 30. The Texas Secretary of State says Election Day polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. Secretary Robert Howden said, “Visit VoteTexas.gov to get official information before you head to the polls.” Official Texas voting information · Chronicle candidate and proposition guide.
The Chronicle's free unofficial 2026 sample ballot and early-voting location map are supplemental resources, not official election documents. Voters should confirm precinct-specific details with the Texas Secretary of State and Lubbock County Elections Office.
Coming Up
Thursday, October 29: Coffee with the Mayor is scheduled for 7 a.m. at Maxey Community Center. Lubbock ISD trustees meet at 5 p.m. City meeting calendar.
Saturday, October 31: No. 13 Texas Tech hosts No. 22 Arizona in a Big 12 football matchup. Texas Tech Athletics.
