Lubbock Chronicle — Afternoon Update
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Here’s what is new or materially updated since this morning’s Lubbock Chronicle.
New This Afternoon
Texas Tech’s Brice Pollock earns national defensive honor
Texas Tech senior cornerback Brice Pollock was named the Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week on Tuesday after intercepting two passes in the Red Raiders’ 29-7 win at Colorado.
Source: Texas Tech Athletics
Will Karoll named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week
Texas Tech senior Will Karoll earned the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week honor Tuesday after averaging a 55.7-yard net on three punts in the win at Colorado.
Source: Texas Tech Athletics
Red Raiders sweep Big 12 cross-country weekly awards
Texas Tech swept the Big 12’s weekly cross-country honors Tuesday. The Red Raiders close the regular season at the Arturo Barrios Invite in College Station on Friday, Oct. 16.
Source: Texas Tech Athletics
Tonight in Lubbock
Local choir joins Foreigner at Buddy Holly Hall
Tonight’s Foreigner concert has an extra local connection: a local high-school choir is scheduled to perform with the band during its Lubbock stop. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane.
Know Before You Go
72nd Street closure: 72nd Street remains closed between Kewanee Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue for gas-line work. The work is scheduled through Oct. 14, weather permitting. Motorists should use an alternate route and allow extra travel time.
Tomorrow
We’ll continue watching overnight for new local developments, schedule changes and Thursday high-school football information.
5 Things To Do
Tonight: Foreigner at Buddy Holly Hall, 8 p.m.
Thursday: Texas Tech volleyball hosts Baylor at United Supermarkets Arena.
Saturday: Texas Tech International Culture Fest, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the International Cultural Center.
Saturday: Ella Langley at United Supermarkets Arena.
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