October 31, 2026
Texas Tech turned a halftime deficit into a Halloween victory. Tonight marks the final evening of several local Halloween attractions, with Election Day and the Red Raiders' basketball opener just ahead.
Top Story
Texas Tech rallies past Arizona, 34-26
The Red Raiders won the second half 24-9. No. 13 Texas Tech erased a 17-10 halftime deficit against No. 22 Arizona at sold-out Galaxy Stadium. Thomas Castellanos rushed for 117 yards and accounted for three touchdowns. J'Koby Williams ran for 171 yards, including a late 64-yard score. Tech improves to 7-1.
Tonight in Lubbock
Mo's Monster Mash: 5–10 p.m. in the Depot District. The free family trunk-or-treat runs 5–7 p.m., followed by a night market and dance party. Organizer details.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane. Venue information and tickets.
Nightmare on 19th Street: Halloween is the final scheduled night of the season at 602 E. 19th St. Chronicle Halloween guide.
Weather for Tonight and Sunday
Halloween evening should stay mostly dry. The National Weather Service expects upper-50s to low-60s temperatures during prime trick-or-treating hours, with considerable cloud cover. Showers and thunderstorms may return Sunday evening and overnight, and a few storms could be strong in parts of the South Plains region. Latest NWS Lubbock outlook.
Coming Up
Sunday, November 1: A public memorial for Lubbock County residents who died without anyone to claim their remains begins at 2 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 1712 E. 29th St. Chronicle community story.
Monday, November 2: No. 19 Texas Tech men's basketball opens against Jackson State at 6 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena. The game is scheduled for CBS Sports Network. Texas Tech Athletics.
Tuesday, November 3: Election Day voting in Lubbock County is scheduled for 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Early voting has ended. The Chronicle's unofficial sample ballot is a reference, not an official ballot.
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