Good Saturday Morning, Lubbock!

November 7, 2026

Saturday brings a sold-out Texas Tech football game, the final week of regular-season high school football results and two local development stories. Here is what matters around town.

1. Texas Tech hosts West Virginia tonight. No. 13 Tech kicks off at 8:30 p.m. at Galaxy Stadium. A win would establish a new school record for consecutive home victories.

2. Planning Commission votes against east Lubbock asphalt plant rezoning. The Chronicle's latest coverage explains the commission's recommendation and what happens next.

3. 34th Street pavement work starts Monday. Plan ahead for repairs between Alcove and Inler.

4. 90 affordable homes planned in west Lubbock. The Reserves at Santa Fe Place is planned near 43rd Street and Justice Avenue, with a clubhouse, playground and dog park, KCBD reports.

5. Christmas in Lubbock holiday guide. Find upcoming holiday activities, including Carol of Lights, and plan ahead with the Chronicle's updated guide.

For the complete Texas HS Football schedule, go to MaxPreps. Times are subject to change.

Texas Tech football: Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. tonight against West Virginia. Tech basketball: The Red Raiders are 2–0 and host Illinois on Tuesday. Read the Chronicle’s Tech Sports update.

Karoll earns national recognition. Texas Tech punter Will Karoll made the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List, according to Texas Tech Athletics. He is averaging 47.1 yards per punt. Texas Tech’s announcement

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Green lights for veterans. Lubbock County invites residents to light homes and buildings green Nov. 4–11 for Operation Green Light, honoring and supporting veterans.

Shop young entrepreneurs’ creations. More than 75 children and 65 vendor booths are expected at the Children’s Business Fair at Science Spectrum on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to the museum’s announcement. Event information

The National Weather Service in Lubbock expects mostly cloudy, cool conditions with highs in the mid-50s to lower 60s regionally. Light showers are possible mainly south of Lubbock County. Check NWS advisories before traveling; fog and frost advisories appear in the regional forecast area.

Mega Millions, Friday, November 6: 27, 34, 44, 53, 64; Mega Ball 1. The jackpot rolled over. The next estimated jackpot is $529 million, with an estimated cash value of $224.2 million. Verify current results and jackpot figures at the Texas Lottery, and find current results, jackpots and cash values on the Chronicle homepage.