November 2, 2026
Here's what matters this Monday.
Today's Main News
1. Flatland Report: Castellanos Gives Tech a Ground-Game Edge
In his Flatland Report, Allen Corbin examines how quarterback Thomas Castellanos' running threat and J'Koby Williams' second-half surge helped Texas Tech rally past Arizona, 34–26. The column also looks at the defensive pressure that helped the Red Raiders finish the job.
2. Lubbock Early Voting Tops Entire 2022 Midterm Total
80,977 early votes. That's 401 more ballots than Lubbock County cast in the entire 2022 midterm election, including Election Day. The county's reported early-voting participation is about 39.6% of registered voters. Election Day voting is still to come Tuesday, with 36 county vote centers open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vote totals do not disclose anyone's ballot choices.
Election Day vote-center map · Chronicle sample ballot (unofficial) · Official Lubbock County Elections Office
3. Lubbock Faces Gusty Monday After Overnight Storms
The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 78 degrees Monday, with southwest winds of 15–25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. Severe storms and a Tornado Watch affected parts of the northern South Plains overnight. Tuesday should be sunny and cooler, with a high near 66 degrees.
4. No. 19 Texas Tech Basketball Opens Season Tonight
The Red Raiders host Jackson State at 6 p.m. Monday at United Supermarkets Arena. CBS Sports Network will televise the season opener. Tech returns home Thursday against Bethune-Cookman at 8 p.m.
Around Lubbock
New in Wolfforth: Patriot Pumps has opened a 50,000-square-foot headquarters with 15 initial employees and plans to expand further. Read the business story.
Coming to South Plains Mall: Premiere PLUS plans bowling, bumper cars, an arcade and family attractions for summer 2027. Read the mall story.
Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, 6 p.m.: Texas Tech men's basketball vs. Jackson State at United Supermarkets Arena.
Tonight, 7 p.m. to Tuesday, 7 a.m.: TxDOT's scheduled FM 41 closure at US 87 for bridge-deck work, weather permitting. See the closure details.
Tuesday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.: Election Day at Lubbock County's 36 vote centers. Find a location.
On This Day in Texas History
November 2, 1920: Texas voters ratified the Better Schools Amendment to the state Constitution, removing limits on local school district tax rates.
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