Monday, October 19, 2026

Early voting begins today, a Sunday crash leaves one person seriously injured, and Texas Tech climbs in the national football polls.

Early voting begins Monday at 21 Lubbock County locations ahead of the November 3 general election. Most sites are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through October 30, except Sunday, October 25, when hours are noon to 6 p.m. Voters may use any county early-voting site. Check the official county list before leaving home.

Official Lubbock County Elections locations and ballot information | Chronicle's unofficial sample ballot and election guide

A two-vehicle crash at East FM 1585 and County Road 3100 around 6:35 p.m. Sunday left one person seriously injured, according to a report citing the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS. Slaton firefighters also responded. A road closure was reported Sunday night, but its status Monday morning was not independently confirmed.

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After Saturday's 53–25 Homecoming win over Arizona State, undefeated Texas Tech rose to No. 8 in the Associated Press poll and No. 5 in the coaches poll. The Red Raiders are 6–0 overall and 3–0 in Big 12 play. They play Cincinnati Saturday, with kickoff at 11 a.m. Central on FS1.

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TxDOT plans to close FM 41 at US 87 Wednesday, October 21, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday, while crews place a bridge deck. Both directions of FM 41 will be detoured, and the inside lane of southbound US 87 will close during the work. Construction is weather permitting.

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Lubbock-Cooper ISD voters will decide a voter-approval tax rate proposition in the November 3 election. The district's board ordered the election in August, and the district has published information explaining the proposal. Eligible voters can review the district's materials and official ballot before voting early.

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Weather, Monday 6:15 a.m.: Lubbock airport reported 49°F at 5:53 a.m. The National Weather Service forecasts sunshine and a high near 73°F today, then a mostly clear night near 54°F. Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 73°F. NWS Lubbock forecast.

Traffic and roads: TxDOT reports all-way stops at FM 1585 and Avenues U and P as Loop 88 work continues. FM 41 at US 87 is scheduled to close overnight Wednesday. The Sunday-night closure at East FM 1585 and CR 3100 has not been verified as continuing Monday. No other new major closures were confirmed from the official notices reviewed. Loop 88 changes | FM 41 notice.

Texas Tech: The Red Raiders (6–0) visit Cincinnati on Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. Central (FS1). Texas Tech volleyball hosts UCF on Friday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena after Sunday's 3–0 loss at Houston. Football announcement | Volleyball release.

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Early voting: October 19–30. Mail ballot applications must be received by Friday, October 23. Election Day: Tuesday, November 3. Lubbock County Elections has official voting locations and ballot information. The Lubbock Chronicle 2026 election guide and sample ballot are unofficial informational resources, not an official ballot.

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