Good Morning, Lubbock!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Top 5 | Main News
1. Flood watch continues east of the Caprock
The National Weather Service reports a Flood Watch east of the Caprock through noon Thursday and a Flood Warning for portions of Cottle, Dickens, King and Motley counties through 8 a.m. Check alerts before traveling.
2. Thursday High School football
Lubbock High hosts Amarillo Caprock and Monterey travels to Amarillo Tascosa, both at 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday brings Coronado at Lubbock-Cooper and Estacado hosting Borger.
3. Lubbock Symphony performs Verdi's Requiem tonight
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and Lubbock Chorale perform at Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Keegan Peck Quartet begins a preconcert lobby performance at 6 p.m.
4. St. Joseph Sausage Festival returns to Slaton
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts its annual Oktoberfest and Sausage Festival October 17–18 at St. Joseph Hall in Slaton. Saturday brings sausage sales and live music; Sunday's German meal runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
5. Sagmor Vineyard marker dedication set for Friday
The Lubbock County Historical Commission has announced a historical-marker dedication at 6 p.m. Friday, October 16, at McPherson Cellars Winery, 1615 Texas Avenue. The event honors Sagmor Vineyard's local history.
Sports
High School Football | Upcoming Games
Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
Thu Oct 15 | Lubbock High vs. Amarillo Caprock — Lowrey Field | 7 p.m. |
Thu Oct 15 | Monterey @ Amarillo Tascosa | 7 p.m. |
Fri Oct 16 | Coronado @ Lubbock-Cooper | 7 p.m. |
Fri Oct 16 | Estacado vs. Borger — Lowrey Field | 7 p.m. |
Times subject to change. For the complete Texas High School football schedule, visit MaxPreps.
Full South Plains schedule: High School Football: South Plains Games for October 15 and 16. Game dates, locations and kickoff times are subject to change; confirm last-minute changes with the host school.
Texas Tech Sports
Friday: No. 8 Texas Tech soccer @ No. 22 BYU at 8 p.m.; volleyball @ No. 10 TCU at 6:30 p.m. Sunday: volleyball @ Houston at 1 p.m. Monday: free baseball exhibition vs. Weatherford College at 3 p.m.
Texas Tech men's golf finished tied for third at Big 12 Match Play after Wednesday's 3–2 loss to Arizona State. Full recap.
Tonight / Tomorrow / This Week
Tonight, Thu Oct 15: Verdi's Requiem, 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Hall; Nightmare on 19th Street, evening haunted attraction at 602 E. 19th St. Check the organizer for operating hours.
Tomorrow, Fri Oct 16: Texas Tech Homecoming Parade, 6 p.m., Broadway into campus; free pep rally, bonfire and Goo Goo Dolls/Bowling for Soup concert, 7:30 p.m., Urbanovsky Park (full Homecoming schedule); Sagmor Vineyard marker dedication, 6 p.m., McPherson Cellars; Nightmare on 19th Street (check hours).
Saturday, Oct 17: Texas Tech vs. Arizona State, Homecoming football, 2:30 p.m., Galaxy Stadium (FOX); Theresa Caputo Live!, 7:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Hall; St. Joseph's Sausage Festival in Slaton; Nightmare on 19th Street (check hours).
Sunday, Oct 18: St. Joseph's German meal, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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