Good Wednesday Morning, Lubbock!

November 11, 2026

Today we honor the veterans who have served our country.

Good morning, Lubbock. Texas Tech basketball delivered a memorable home win Tuesday night, the Red Raider football team moved up in the playoff rankings, and the community has Veterans Day observances and local service projects ahead.

A big night at United Supermarkets Arena. No. 16 Texas Tech beat No. 3 Illinois 84–78 Tuesday, its highest-ranked nonconference home win. Cruz Davis scored 20, and Jamichael Stillwell grabbed 13 rebounds in his debut. Read the Chronicle recap.

The Red Raiders gained three places. Tech is 8–1 and ranked 12th in the latest College Football Playoff standings. Saturday's trip to No. 25 Oklahoma State looms as the Big 12 race tightens. See the rankings and conference picture.

City inspectors will be in the neighborhood from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The area runs from 82nd to 98th streets and University to Indiana avenues. A field office and bulky-waste dumpster are planned at 2713 88th Street. Read the neighborhood details.

Broadway comes with a salute to military service. The American Theatre Guild is distributing tickets through Vet Tix, including Lubbock's November 20–22 performances of Waitress at Buddy Holly Hall. The 1,100-ticket donation covers five markets, not Lubbock alone. Read the details.

The community will honor those who served. The Veterans Day parade is planned for Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m., starting on Avenue A and proceeding along Broadway toward Canyon Lake Drive. World War II veteran Vanden Kirby is this year's grand marshal. Read the Chronicle's parade guide.

Texas Tech men's basketball hosts Stonehill at noon Saturday. The football team plays at Oklahoma State Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Central on ESPN. Football game details.

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Fog possible this morning. The National Weather Service says patchy fog may affect portions of the southern South Plains before clearing later in the morning. Check the latest Lubbock forecast and advisories before heading out.

Coats for local students: Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association plan to deliver winter coats to Roberts Elementary students this morning, as part of an effort to reach nearly 900 children at two schools. From: Lubbock ISD.

LubbockChronicle.com is updated each afternoon with new developments.