Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Morning Edition
Good morning, Lubbock. Here are the developments, Friday football results and Saturday plans worth knowing about across the Hub City and South Plains.
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Top 5 | Local News
1. Lubbock ISD sets public town hall on district’s future
Lubbock ISD will discuss the district's condition and plans for local schools at a free town hall Tuesday, October 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, 3201 Avenue Q. The district says visitors should enter through Door 1 and park on the Avenue Q side. A partner's fundraising check presentation precedes the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Source: Lubbock ISD press release, Oct. 9. Click Here for the Full Story.
2. Federal judge imposes 230-month sentence after Lubbock-area chase
A federal judge sentenced Erik Louis Almaguer, 32, to 230 months in prison following his guilty pleas to methamphetamine trafficking and a related firearm charge. Federal officials say an October 2025 pursuit began in Lubbock and ended near Brownfield; officers recovered more than 300 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a loaded pistol. Source: Drug Enforcement Administration, Oct. 9. Click Here for the Full Story.
3. Montelongo’s reopens for a soft opening
Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant announced a soft reopening Friday, October 9, after closing in March, according to EverythingLubbock. The longtime Clovis Road restaurant is welcoming customers back, but readers should check current service hours before making a trip. Source: EverythingLubbock, Oct. 9. Click Here for the Full Story.
4. South Plains farmers test NASA-backed crop-data tools
The local Sandhill Area Research Association is working with NASA Acres to help farmers use satellite-based information in planting and crop management. The collaboration includes work on an app that can show crop condition, soil moisture and possible pest concerns, according to interviews with local growers and researchers. Source: KCBD, Oct. 9. Click Here for the Full Story.
5. Angel Tree organizers seek community support for local children
The Lubbock Salvation Army says 215 families, representing about 500 children, have already signed up for its Angel Tree holiday assistance program. Organizers expect the number to grow and say donated gifts and basic necessities will be essential to meeting the requests. Source: KCBD, Oct. 9. Click Here for the Full Story.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
November 3 election: Early voting runs October 19–30. Voters can review official candidate and ballot information, then check their precinct and districts before voting. Texas Secretary of State election resources.
Sports
High School Sports | Friday, October 9 finals
Friday football produced several big local wins, including Frenship, Estacado and Lubbock-Cooper Liberty. Scores below are final results reported in the South Plains football roundup.
Local team | Opponent | Final |
|---|---|---|
Frenship | Caprock | 49–14 |
Frenship Memorial | Abilene | 41–56 |
Lubbock High | Amarillo Tascosa | 21–64 |
Lubbock-Cooper | Abilene Cooper | 6–27 |
Estacado | Perryton | 64–35 |
Lubbock-Cooper Liberty | Borger | 64–6 |
Idalou | Roosevelt | 57–22 |
Abernathy | New Deal | 22–15 |
Lubbock Christian | Coram Deo | 51–7 |
Score source: FOX34 End Zone final-score roundup, Oct. 9.
College sports | Saturday and Sunday
Date/time (CT) | Team | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
Sat., Oct. 10, 1 p.m. | LCU women’s soccer | @ UT Dallas |
Sat., Oct. 10, 2 p.m. | LCU volleyball | vs. UT Dallas |
Sat., Oct. 10, 3 p.m. | LCU men’s soccer | @ Oklahoma Christian |
Sun., Oct. 11, 1 p.m. | Texas Tech women’s soccer | @ TCU |
Sat., Oct. 17, 2:30 p.m. | Texas Tech football | vs. Arizona State |
Texas Tech football is off today. The unbeaten Red Raiders (5–0) return next Saturday against Arizona State. Texas Tech women’s soccer is 8–0–4 after Thursday’s 3–0 victory at Oklahoma State. Schedules: Texas Tech football | Tech soccer | LCU athletics.
Today’s Weather
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with highs generally in the low 80s to low 90s across the South Plains. Tonight: Clear, with lows in the mid-50s to low 60s. The National Weather Service expects above-normal warmth and mostly dry conditions through Monday, with rain chances returning Tuesday. National Weather Service Lubbock forecast, updated Oct. 10.
Today in Lubbock | Five Things To Do
7:30 a.m.: Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon and 10K begin at the Silent Wings Museum; 5K begins at 7:45 a.m. Details and venue information.
1–3 p.m.: Fire Prevention Week Touch-the-Truck events at Firehouse Subs, 5027 Milwaukee Avenue and 7604 82nd Street. Details and venue information.
6–9 p.m.: 48th National Golden Spur Award Honors at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; reception at 6 p.m., dinner and awards at 7 p.m. Details and venue information.
7 p.m.: Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour with Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth at United Supermarkets Arena; doors at 6 p.m. Details and venue information.
7:30 p.m.: Lubbock Guitarslingers Annual Show at the Cactus Theater; LCU Theatre also presents Guys and Dolls at 7:30 p.m. Details and venue information.
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center hosts Saturday’s National Golden Spur Award Honors. Lubbock Chronicle file photo.
Also tonight: Nightmare on 19th Street is scheduled from 7:30–11 p.m. at 602 East 19th Street. Organizer’s event calendar. LCU musical: Guys and Dolls at McDonald Moody Auditorium, 7:30 p.m..
Tomorrow & Coming Up
Sunday, Oct. 11: Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Buddy Holly Hall, 8 p.m.; venue details. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Lubbock ISD town hall, 5:30 p.m., Byron Martin ATC. Thursday–Sunday, Oct. 15–18: Lubbock Pumpkin Trail; City of Lubbock information.
Around Lubbock | Quick Hits
Road work: Check DriveTexas for current construction restrictions before driving. Saturday in Tahoka: The 50th Lynn County Harvest Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the county courthouse; event details.
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