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November 10, 2026
Know what’s happening in the Hub City before your coffee gets cold.
Today’s local briefing brings three developing community stories, a major Texas Tech basketball matchup and a look ahead to Veterans Day. LubbockChronicle.com is updated each afternoon with new developments.
Top 5
1. County approves ICE agreements for three constables. Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday on agreements covering Precincts 1, 2 and 4. The Chronicle’s follow-up remains a draft awaiting review. Read the Chronicle update after publication.
2. Lubbock ISD appoints Christina Skeen to the board. Trustees voted Monday unanimously to fill the District 5 vacancy. Skeen, a former Lubbock ISD teacher, will serve through May 2028. Read the Chronicle story.
3. Lubbock remembers Animal Services Director Steven Greene. Greene has led the department since 2018. The city asks residents to honor his work by donating to or volunteering with Lubbock Animal Services. Read the Chronicle story.
4. Housing activity strengthened in September. Pending sales rose 26.7% and the metro median sale price reached $256,000, according to the local REALTORS’ MLS report. Read the Chronicle report.
5. Texas Tech faces No. 3 Illinois tonight. The No. 16 Red Raiders host a high-profile men’s basketball matchup at 7 p.m. Read the game preview.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents meets Wednesday, November 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Review official meeting materials.
Sports
High school football playoffs are taking shape. See the Chronicle’s local playoff guide. Times are subject to change. For the complete Texas HS Football schedule, go to MaxPreps.
Weather
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for parts of the South Plains through midmorning Tuesday. Visibility could fall below one-quarter mile in some locations. Sunshine is expected later, with afternoon temperatures generally in the upper 60s to low 70s. Check the latest NWS forecast and alerts.
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Texas Lottery
Monday’s Powerball numbers: 13, 34, 41, 45, 48; Powerball 25; Power Play 2. Official results. Current results, jackpot estimates and cash values are also available on the Chronicle homepage.
Coming Up
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Lubbock’s Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m. Read the Chronicle parade preview.
Around Lubbock
See the Chronicle Calendar for everything to do in Lubbock.
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