November 7, 2026
Good afternoon, Lubbock. Here's your Saturday evening update before the Red Raiders take the field.
Top 5
1. Texas Tech hosts West Virginia tonight
Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. at Galaxy Stadium on ESPN. Tech is seeking its 14th straight home win. Read the Chronicle preview.
2. Stillwell gains temporary eligibility
A Lubbock judge granted Texas Tech basketball forward Jamichael Stillwell a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. The ruling could permit a Tuesday debut against Illinois; the underlying dispute continues. Read Nathan Giese's original reporting for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
3. Lubbock jury issues life-without-parole sentence
A jury sentenced Donald Clark to life without parole in a continuous sexual assault of a child case, according to KCBD. Read KCBD's original reporting.
4. Tech stadium agreement examined
The Chronicle assembled a timeline of the Galaxy Stadium agreement using reporting from The Daily Toreador. Read the Chronicle timeline.
5. West Lubbock affordable housing proposal
A 90-home development is planned near 43rd Street and Justice Avenue. Read the Chronicle story.
Sports
Texas Tech football: The Red Raiders host West Virginia at 8:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN.
High School Football: Friday Finals
Team | Score | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Frenship | 35 | Abilene | 21 |
Lubbock High | 45 | Monterey | 26 |
Liberty | 73 | Perryton | 12 |
Shallowater | 54 | Denver City | 7 |
Idalou | 42 | Slaton | 21 |
Tascosa | 55 | Frenship Memorial | 16 |
Post | 46 | New Deal | 22 |
Muleshoe | 33 | Roosevelt | 27 |
Lubbock Christian | 50 | Arlington Pantego | 7 |
For the complete Texas HS Football schedule, go to MaxPreps.
Coming up
Texas Tech basketball hosts Illinois on November 10. Lubbock's Veterans Day parade and Children's Business Fair are scheduled for November 14; check organizers for final details.
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Check the Chronicle Calendar for upcoming events.
