Local heating and air-conditioning contractors will team up with Lubbock ISD students Saturday to help homeowners prepare for colder weather at no charge. The 26th annual Heat the Town program pairs South Plains–Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association professionals with students from the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center.
Teams will visit qualifying homes to inspect heating and cooling equipment, make minor repairs and identify potential safety hazards. Students will work alongside experienced contractors, gaining hands-on training while helping elderly and low-income homeowners in the Lubbock area.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: Volunteers meet at 7 a.m.; work is expected to conclude around 3 p.m.
Volunteer meeting place: United Refrigeration, 701 E. 44th St., Lubbock
Cost: No charge for services provided through the program
Eligibility information: Senior homeowners can call the Area Agency on Aging at 806-687-0940.
Pro Tip: Call ahead to ask about eligibility rather than going to the volunteer meeting location.
The details were provided in an October 21 news release from Lubbock ISD, including confirmation that the event takes place Saturday, October 24.
