November 4, 2026
Today's Local News
Lubbock County explains election-night results delay
The county rescanned 5,681 ballots after a mismatch at an early voting location. Election Administrator Troy Havard said an earlier scanner failure and unreadable vote-storage drives required Central Count to rescan the paper ballots before releasing unofficial results Wednesday morning. The county says the recounting process was intended to ensure every ballot was included. Lubbock County Elections Office.
Lubbock-Cooper voters reject tax rate increase
Unofficial county returns show voters defeated Proposition A, 11,322 to 7,573, or about 60% to 40%. The proposed three-cent tax-rate increase would have funded teacher pay and school operations. Results remain unofficial until canvassed. See Chronicle election results.
Around Lubbock
Young entrepreneurs prepare for November 14 fair
More than 75 children will offer products and services at over 65 booths during the Lubbock Children's Business Fair at Science Spectrum on Saturday, November 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission to the fair is free; purchases cost extra. Event information.
Sports
No. 19 Texas Tech men's basketball hosts Bethune-Cookman Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders opened with a 76–42 win over Jackson State. Texas Tech Athletics.
Election Coverage
For the complete unofficial local results, including early voting and Election Day totals, visit the Chronicle election results report. Results are not final until canvassed.
