November 3, 2026
Election Day is underway across Lubbock County. Polls are scheduled to close at 7 p.m. Voters in line by closing time may remain to cast a ballot. Tonight's results will be unofficial until canvassed.
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Local News
City Council takes up data center policy. Tuesday's agenda includes a proposal to discuss the infrastructure and utility impacts of large data centers with state lawmakers, along with police camera purchases and other city business. This is an agenda preview, not a report that any measure passed. Council agenda.
New food distribution option in northeast Lubbock. South Plains Food Bank announced a weekly distribution partnership with Difference Maker's Fellowship, Rising Star Baptist Church and Resurrected Zoe Life Ministries. The location is Difference Maker's Fellowship, 517 N. Zenith Ave. Pickup hours were not specified in the reporting reviewed; call the food bank for details. South Plains Food Bank.
Texas Tech
Williams earns national recognition. Texas Tech Athletics announced that J'Koby Williams was named the Paul Hornung Award National Player of the Week after his performance against Arizona. The Red Raiders' next football game is against West Virginia. Read Allen Corbin's Flatland Report.
Tonight and Tomorrow
Election-night reporting will follow verified county and state results as they become available. No vote totals are included before polls close.
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