Monday, October 5, 2026
New This Afternoon
No. 9 Texas Tech gets 2:30 p.m. homecoming kickoff against Arizona State
Texas Tech’s October 17 homecoming game against Arizona State will kick off at 2:30 p.m. in Lubbock and air on FOX. The Red Raiders enter their open week 5-0 after Saturday’s 29-7 win at Colorado. Tech is No. 9 in the U.S. LBM Coaches Poll and No. 11 in the AP poll; under Chronicle style, we lead with the best current recognized ranking.
Buddy Holly Center’s Celebración exhibition opens Tuesday
The Buddy Holly Center Fine Arts Gallery opens its 2026 Celebración exhibition Tuesday, October 6. More than 40 artists are represented in the Día de los Muertos-inspired show, which runs through November 15. A free public reception is scheduled for November 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation seeks artists for Public Piano Project
The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation is seeking Lubbock-based artists to submit original design concepts for its Public Piano Project, adding a new local arts opportunity to the week’s calendar.
Know Before You Go
72nd Street closed between Kewanee and Milwaukee
A closure of 72nd Street between Kewanee Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue began Monday for Atmos Energy gas-line work. The work is scheduled through October 14, weather permitting. Drivers should use an alternate route and allow extra time in southwest Lubbock.
Tomorrow in Lubbock
Celebración opens: The Buddy Holly Center’s Día de los Muertos exhibition begins Tuesday and remains on view through November 15.
This Week
West Texas Walk of Fame: Five artists are scheduled for induction Thursday, October 8, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater. The ceremony is free to attend.
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