Your Wednesday morning briefing for Lubbock and the South Plains.

A semi-truck struck the eastbound South Loop 289 frontage-road bridge over the northbound I-27 frontage road Tuesday evening. The northbound I-27 frontage road at South Loop 289 and the eastbound Loop 289 frontage road at I-27 were closed after the strike, while the main lanes of I-27 and Loop 289 remained open. Drivers using the interchange should expect detours until transportation officials complete inspections and reopen the affected frontage roads.

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Drivers in south Lubbock will see a new traffic pattern today as Avenues U and P within the Loop 88 Phase 3C project are converted to all-way stop intersections, weather permitting. TxDOT also plans to return the segment between the two avenues to two-way traffic and reopen the Avenue U crossover. Motorists should watch for construction equipment, slower traffic and possible delays through the work zone.

Source: TxDOT news release via FOX34. Click Here for the Full Story

Lubbock County residents can now sign up for Fraud Notify, a free County Clerk service that sends an email when a document containing a registered name is recorded. The system covers records such as deeds, deeds of trust, liens and notices and is intended as an early-warning tool; it does not prevent fraud or guarantee detection. Residents who receive an alert can review the document through the clerk's office.

Source: Lubbock County Clerk. Click Here for the Full Story

Texas Tech is ranked No. 9 in the U.S. LBM Coaches Poll and No. 11 in the AP poll after its 29-7 win at Colorado. The Red Raiders are 5-0 and idle this weekend before returning home for the Oct. 17 Homecoming game against Arizona State. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Galaxy Stadium on FOX.

Source: Texas Tech Athletics. Click Here for the Full Story

Two Lubbock-area varsity games are set for Thursday night: Monterey travels to Amarillo High and Palo Duro visits Coronado, both at 7 p.m. Friday's slate includes Abilene High at Frenship Memorial, Tascosa at Lubbock High, Frenship at Caprock, Lubbock-Cooper at Abilene Cooper, Estacado at Perryton and Lubbock-Cooper Liberty at Borger.

Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal schedule. Click Here for the Full Story

Expect a sunny Wednesday with a high near 85 degrees. Winds should remain light, generally from the west before becoming calm this afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 61. The National Weather Service expects warm, dry weather to continue through the weekend, with rain chances returning next week. No Lubbock-area NWS watches or warnings were listed early this morning.

Source: National Weather Service Lubbock. Click Here for the Full Forecast

Football: No. 9 Texas Tech is off this week. The Red Raiders host Arizona State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for Homecoming.

Volleyball: Texas Tech hosts Baylor Thursday at 6 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders enter the match 8-8 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play.

Source: Texas Tech Athletics

Thursday football: Monterey @ Amarillo High, 7 p.m.; Palo Duro @ Coronado, 7 p.m.

Friday football: Abilene High @ Frenship Memorial, 7 p.m.; Tascosa @ Lubbock High, 7 p.m.; Frenship @ Caprock, 7 p.m.; Lubbock-Cooper @ Abilene Cooper, 7 p.m.; Estacado @ Perryton, 7 p.m.; Lubbock-Cooper Liberty @ Borger, 7 p.m.

West Texas Walk of Fame inductions — Thursday: The 2026 induction ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre. This year's honorees are Susan Brumfield, Jim Eppler, Andy Hedges, Steve Moss and The String-a-Longs.

Jay Boy Adams, The Friends Band & Zenobia — Friday: Cactus Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Nightmare on 19th Street — Friday: The Halloween attraction continues its October schedule at 602 E. 19th Street. Check the official calendar for current opening time and ticket availability before going.

International Culture Fest — Saturday: Texas Tech's International Cultural Center hosts the free, family-friendly festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 601 Indiana Ave., featuring food, dance, music, art and cultural organizations.

Ella Langley — Saturday: The Dandelion Tour comes to United Supermarkets Arena at 7 p.m.

Texas Tech volleyball hosts Baylor at 6 p.m. Thursday at United Supermarkets Arena. Coronado hosts Palo Duro at 7 p.m., while Monterey travels to Amarillo High for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The West Texas Walk of Fame induction ceremony is also Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre.

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