November 1, 2026
Storms may move across the South Plains after dark, and Texas Tech's win over Arizona has a new perspective from Allen Corbin. Here are the developments to know before Monday.
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1. Severe storms possible late tonight
Keep a reliable way to receive overnight warnings. The National Weather Service's Sunday 11:38 a.m. outlook says a line of thunderstorms may cross the region late tonight. Some could produce damaging gusts up to 75 mph or brief tornadoes. The greatest risk is north of Lubbock, across the southwestern Texas Panhandle and northern South Plains; Lubbock County is included in the regional outlook.
Monday brings west winds of 20–30 mph on much of the Caprock, with gusts up to 45 mph. Read the NWS outlook and check current warnings. A Chronicle weather report is awaiting publication approval.
2. Flatland Report: Castellanos changes Tech's running game
By Allen Corbin
Texas Tech's 34–26 win over Arizona was more than a comeback. In the latest Flatland Report, Allen Corbin explains how Thomas Castellanos' mobility and J'Koby Williams' second-half runs changed the matchup, even as Arizona piled up passing yards. The column also looks ahead to West Virginia and the Big 12 race.
3. Wolfforth adds industrial headquarters
Patriot Pumps has opened a 50,000-square-foot headquarters in Wolfforth. Announced in mid-October, the operation began with 15 employees and serves water, energy and agricultural customers. The company plans more hiring and a separate remanufacturing facility, but has not announced a timetable or additional job count.
Company location · Industry announcement. A Chronicle business report is awaiting publication approval.
4. Texas early voting surpasses 7.7 million
Election analyst Derek Ryan reported Sunday that roughly 7.7 million Texans had voted early, with a handful of counties still outstanding. His preliminary total represents about 40% of registered voters statewide. These are participation figures, not votes for particular candidates; individual ballot choices remain private.
Tomorrow in Lubbock
Texas Tech basketball: No. 19 Texas Tech opens the men's season against Jackson State at 6 p.m. Monday, November 2, at United Supermarkets Arena. CBS Sports Network will televise the game. Official schedule.
FM 41 at US 87: TxDOT has scheduled an overnight bridge-deck closure from 7 p.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting. Closure details.
Election Day is Tuesday
Early voting has ended. Lubbock County's November 3 vote centers are scheduled to be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Chronicle's sample ballot is unofficial; use the vote-center guide and Lubbock County Elections Office for official details.
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