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Lubbock Police Department. Lubbock Chronicle file photo; not a photograph of the reported incident.
Two arrested following Lubbock store theft and vehicle pursuit
Two people were arrested following a reported theft Tuesday at a store in the 3400 block of I-27. According to KFYO's October 7 report, police arrested one suspect near the store, while another fled in an SUV and later struck two parked vehicles after a pursuit on 34th Street. Police reported no injuries. The suspects were booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on theft and other charges. Source: KFYO.
Know Before You Go
Loop 88 changes at Avenues U and P
TxDOT scheduled all-way stop conversions at Avenue U and Avenue P within the Loop 88 Phase 3C project for Wednesday, October 7, weather permitting. Crews are also restriping FM 1585 between the avenues for two-way traffic. Expect construction vehicles and possible delays. Source: TxDOT.
I-27 and South Loop 289 bridge-strike disruption
A truck struck a bridge Tuesday evening, prompting closures and diversions around the northbound I-27 frontage road and eastbound South Loop 289 frontage road. Because conditions may change, confirm reopening and detours before driving. Source: KCBD reporting summarized by The Lubbock.
Local Sports
For verified upcoming schedules and scores, see Texas Tech Athletics, Lubbock Christian University Athletics and UIL high school football. No unconfirmed results are included in this update.
Coming Up This Week
Five things to do
Friday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.: Jay Boy Adams, The Friends Band and Zenobia celebrate Walk of Fame inductees at the Cactus Theater. Venue calendar.
Saturday, October 10, 7 p.m.: Ella Langley at United Supermarkets Arena. Visit Lubbock listing.
Saturday, October 10, 7:30 p.m.: Lubbock Guitarslingers Annual Show at the Cactus Theater. Venue calendar.
Sunday, October 11, 8 p.m.: Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Monday, October 12, 6 p.m.: Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Tomorrow in Lubbock
Check the Visit Lubbock and venue calendars for Thursday, October 8 activities. No specific Thursday performance has been independently confirmed for this update.
Looking Ahead
Celtic Thunder is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Holly Hall. Official venue calendar.
The Lubbock Chronicle publishes new developments online each afternoon. For ongoing coverage, visit LubbockChronicle.com.
