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One person killed in overnight East Lubbock shooting
The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating near East 26th Street and Ivory Avenue. Officers responded around 2:37 a.m. Sunday to reports of shots fired and found one person dead. No arrests had been announced in the initial report. This is a developing investigation. Click Here for the Full Story — KCBD.
Lubbock ISD to discuss future plans at Tuesday town hall
Lubbock ISD will hold a public town hall Tuesday, October 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, 3201 Avenue Q. District representatives plan to discuss the state of the district and the future of its schools, including ongoing optimization planning. The meeting is free and open to the public. Click Here for the Full Story — Lubbock ISD.
Texas Tech soccer makes Big 12 television history today
No. 12/14 Texas Tech visits TCU at 1 p.m. Sunday in Fort Worth. The match will air on ESPN2; Texas Tech Athletics says it is the first Big 12 soccer match broadcast live on ESPN or ESPN2. The unbeaten Red Raiders enter 8-0-4 after a 3-0 win at Oklahoma State. Click Here for the Full Story — Texas Tech Athletics.
Pumpkin Trail approaches; carved pumpkins needed
Lubbock's Pumpkin Trail is scheduled October 15–18 in the Clapp Park area near the Arboretum and Garden & Arts Center. Organizers are seeking carved pumpkins for community displays. Check current city instructions before delivering pumpkins. Click Here for the Full Story — KFYO.
Weather Today
Sunday: sunny, warm and breezy, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and winds around 10–20 mph. Rain chances are expected to return Tuesday through Thursday. National Weather Service Lubbock.
Sports — Schedule & Scores
Team / Sport | Opponent or Event | Time / Result |
|---|---|---|
Texas Tech women's soccer | At TCU, Sunday Oct. 11 | 1 p.m. CT, ESPN2 |
Texas Tech football | Arizona State, Saturday Oct. 17 | 2:30 p.m. CT |
LCU athletics | Chaps / Lady Chaps |
High School Sports — Reported Finals
Date | Matchup | Final |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 10 | Lubbock Titans at Stephenville FAITH | Titans 34–16 |
Oct. 9 | Estacado at Perryton | Estacado 64–35 |
Oct. 9 | Frenship at Caprock | Frenship 49–14 |
Score sources: MaxPreps | Texas Prep Football | Prep Redzone.
Five Things to Do — Sunday, October 11
Red Hot Chilli Pipers: 8 p.m., Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Bark & Brew Dogtoberfest: Noon–5 p.m., The Range, 3116 122nd Street. Dog races and costumes support Lions service programs; free venue entry, race fees extra. Event details.
Spirit Ranch Oktoberfest: 1–5 p.m., 701 Regis Street. Free admission, German food, music and family activities. Event details.
LCU Theatre — Guys and Dolls: 7:30 p.m., McDonald Moody Auditorium. LCU event page.
CATS Playhouse — Blithe Spirit: 3 p.m., 2257 34th Street. Theatre information.
Tomorrow and This Week
Date | Event | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Oct. 12 | Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour | 6 p.m. | Buddy Holly Hall |
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Lubbock ISD town hall | 5:30 p.m. | Byron Martin ATC |
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Celtic Thunder | 7:30 p.m. | Buddy Holly Hall |
Thursday, Oct. 15 | Lubbock Symphony: Verdi Requiem | 7:30 p.m. | Buddy Holly Hall |
Election 2026 — Voter Resources
Early voting for the November 3 general election runs October 19–30. Check registration, districts and voting locations using official Texas election resources.
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