October 28, 2026
Five arrested in Lubbock online solicitation operation
Five men were arrested following a multi-agency online solicitation operation in Lubbock, according to a report Wednesday citing the Lubbock Police Department. The operation, called “Trick or Trap,” took place October 23 and involved local and federal investigators. Arrests and charges are allegations, not convictions. Click Here for the Full Story.
Rain likely Thursday night and Friday; Halloween looks drier
The National Weather Service expects rain and thunderstorms to become more widespread Thursday night and Friday. Lubbock has a 90% chance of precipitation Thursday night and again Friday, with a Friday high near 60°F. Halloween Saturday should turn mostly sunny with a high near 71°F. The airport reported 68°F at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday. Latest NWS forecast.
Texas Tech moves Thursday's Broadway Block Party indoors
The free Texas Tech basketball celebration has moved from Broadway to United Supermarkets Arena because of the expected weather. Thursday's event runs 7:45–9 p.m.; doors open at 7. Fans can meet the men's and women's teams, watch contests and take part in activities. The arena's clear-bag policy applies, and concessions will not be open. Texas Tech Athletics announcement.
Election Watch
Two area school districts are asking voters to approve tax rates November 3. Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Lorenzo ISD have separate voter-approval tax rate elections, or VATREs. A VATRE asks voters whether a school board may keep a tax rate above its statutory voter-approval threshold; it is not a bond election. See the Chronicle's school ballot guide.
Early voting ends Friday, October 30. Lubbock County sites are scheduled to operate 8 a.m.–8 p.m. through Friday. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Chronicle early-voting locations · Official county election information · Free unofficial Chronicle sample ballot.
Tomorrow and This Week
Thursday, October 29, 7 a.m.: Coffee with the Mayor at Maxey Community Center. Event details.
Thursday, October 29, 5 p.m.: Lubbock ISD board meeting. Agenda preview.
Thursday, October 29, 7:45 p.m.: Broadway Block Party at United Supermarkets Arena, not on Broadway.
Friday, October 30: Last day of early voting; Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled for a midday Lubbock campaign stop. Event details.
Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m.: Texas Tech football hosts Arizona. Game preview.
More from the Chronicle
J.I. Allison's Lubbock musical legacy · County employee alleges retaliation · Trump rally recap · Talarico rally recap · Property tax guide.
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