November 6, 2026
Today's Top 5
1. Lubbock’s share of a proposed water pipeline is estimated at $414 million. The CRMWA II project could raise the city’s daily water capacity by up to 45%, with a 2038 target. The impact on household water bills remains unknown. Read the Chronicle’s story.
2. Texas Tech basketball improves to 2-0. No. 19 Tech defeated Bethune-Cookman 76-58 Thursday and hosts No. 3 Illinois Tuesday. Football welcomes West Virginia Saturday. Texas Tech Athletics.
3. Lubbock-Cooper responds to tax election. Voters rejected the district's proposed tax-rate increase. Read the Chronicle story.
4. Christmas in Lubbock. Our new holiday guide rounds up Holiday Happening, Texas Tech’s Carol of Lights, Candlelight at the Ranch and shows at Buddy Holly Hall. See the Chronicle’s holiday guide.
5. Amanda Shires returns for Carol of Lights. The Lubbock native will headline Texas Tech's celebration. Read the Chronicle story.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
Texas Tech hosts West Virginia Saturday. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. at Galaxy Stadium, and the game airs on ESPN. Texas Tech football schedule.
Lubbock ISD and the Lubbock Area United Way plan a check presentation at Friday's Silver Spurs game, according to a Nov. 5 district release. Lubbock County also announced an Operation Green Light observance for Veterans Day; details soon.
High School Football: Friday Night
Thursday final (Nov. 5)
Home Team | Score | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Palo Duro | 49 | Lubbock-Cooper | 13 |
Friday varsity games (Nov. 6)
Home Team | Away Team | Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
Monterey | Lubbock High | 7 p.m. | Lowrey Field |
Liberty | Perryton | 7 p.m. | Patriot Stadium |
Abilene | Frenship | 7 p.m. | Abilene |
Idalou | Slaton | 7 p.m. | Idalou |
New Deal | Post | 7 p.m. | New Deal |
Smyer | Ropes | 7 p.m. | Smyer |
Muleshoe | Roosevelt | 7 p.m. | Muleshoe |
Denver City | Shallowater | 7 p.m. | Denver City |
Times are subject to change. See the full Lubbock-area slate on MaxPreps. For the complete Texas HS Football schedule, go to MaxPreps.
Know Before You Go
The National Weather Service expects pleasant fall conditions Friday, with highs generally in the low to mid 60s and light winds. Friday night lows will fall into the 30s and 40s. No Lubbock County weather alert was listed in the early-morning forecast.
Looking for things to do in Lubbock?
Check the Chronicle Calendar for upcoming events.
LubbockChronicle.com is updated each afternoon with new developments.
