November 5, 2026
Here's what we're watching across the South Plains today, from an alley paving proposal to questions about election-night counting and tonight's Texas Tech basketball game.
Today's Top Stories
1. Lubbock Staff Report Outlines Alley Paving Petition Plan
Paving an alley would require full project funding before the city begins work. A city staff report outlines a proposed petition process with a nonrefundable fee of at least $1,000 and 90 days to fund the estimated cost. Read the Chronicle’s report.
2. New Details Emerge About Lubbock's Election-Night Delay
The county's ballot-counting delay is under closer scrutiny. Elections Administrator Troy Havard told local television reporters that a machine problem first identified on October 22 returned at an early-voting location. The Chronicle previously reported that 5,681 ballots were rescanned. Read our original report. The new companion article remains a draft pending verification of additional rescan figures and precise election procedures.
3. Texas Tech Basketball Returns Tonight
The No. 19 Red Raiders are back on the court. Texas Tech hosts Bethune-Cookman at 8 p.m. Thursday at United Supermarkets Arena, with coverage on ESPN+. Tech opened its season Monday with a 76–42 victory over Jackson State. Official schedule and game details.
Around Lubbock
Election results: November 3 totals remain unofficial until canvassed. Browse the Chronicle's election results.
School calendar: Lubbock ISD is seeking public input on its 2027–28 calendar through November 8. Read the Chronicle's guide.
Know Before You Go
Check the National Weather Service's current Lubbock forecast before heading out. Our website's existing radar and forecast links remain available; this edition does not automatically refresh them as narrative text.
Coming up: Texas Tech football visits West Virginia Saturday; verify kickoff and broadcast information against the latest athletics schedule before attending or watching.
Texas Lottery Results
Wednesday, November 4: Powerball: 15, 34, 41, 53, 56; Powerball 21; Power Play 2. Lotto Texas: 3, 17, 22, 38, 46, 52. The Powerball jackpot was won outside Texas. Saturday's estimated Powerball jackpot is $20 million ($8.6 million cash); Lotto Texas is $14.5 million ($7.56 million cash). Figures verified with the Texas Lottery. Find current results and jackpot estimates on the Chronicle homepage.
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