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Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Severe storms may arrive tonight; City Council meets today, and Texas Tech prepares for Homecoming.
LubbockChronicle.com is updated each afternoon with new developments.
Top 5 — Local News
1. Rowley accuses Lubbock County judge of unwanted sexual advances
Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley alleges that Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances in 2024. Parrish denies the allegations. KCBD reports Rowley had not filed a police report or court action. The allegations remain unproven. The Lubbock Chronicle will post a list of unanswered questions on its website this afternoon. Source: KCBD. Click Here for the Full Story.
2. Severe thunderstorms possible tonight
The National Weather Service warned Tuesday morning that storms could develop this evening along and east of I-27, with large hail, damaging winds, localized flooding and isolated tornadoes possible. More heavy rain may follow Wednesday and Thursday. Follow official alerts and avoid flooded roads. Source: National Weather Service Lubbock, October 13. Click Here for the Full Story.
3. City Council meets today
Lubbock City Council is scheduled to meet at Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K. The city's event calendar lists a noon convening time; regular business typically begins at 2 p.m. Consult the posted agenda for the day's schedule and public participation details. Source: City of Lubbock. Click Here for the Full Story.
4. Texas Tech prepares for sold-out Homecoming
Texas Tech's October 12 game preview confirms the unbeaten Red Raiders (5-0) host Arizona State (3-2) on Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Galaxy Stadium. The game airs on FOX. Tech has won 11 consecutive home games, and the university says the Homecoming game is sold out. Source: Texas Tech Athletics. Click Here for the Full Story.
5. South Plains Career Expo today
Job seekers have a local opportunity this morning: the South Plains Career Expo is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Check the city's event calendar for location details and any changes before traveling. Source: City of Lubbock. Click Here for the Full Story.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
Lubbock ISD's future: District leaders host a public town hall today at 5:30 p.m. at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, 3201 Avenue Q. The event is free; use Door 1. A partner check presentation is scheduled for 5:20 p.m. Lubbock ISD.
Sports
Upcoming Sports
Date | Game | Time CT |
|---|---|---|
Fri. Oct. 16 | Texas Tech women's soccer @ BYU | 8 p.m. |
Fri. Oct. 16 | Borger @ Estacado (HS football) | 7 p.m. |
Fri. Oct. 16 | Littlefield @ Idalou (HS football) | 7 p.m. |
Sat. Oct. 17 | Arizona State @ Texas Tech (football) | 2:30 p.m. |
Schedules: Texas Tech Athletics and Press Pass Sports. Times subject to change.
Events
Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Tue Oct. 13 | Lubbock ISD town hall at Byron Martin ATC | 5:30 p.m. |
Tue Oct. 13 | Celtic Thunder at Buddy Holly Hall | 7:30 p.m. |
Thu Oct. 15 | Nightmare on 19th Street, 602 E. 19th Street | 7:30 p.m. |
Thu Oct. 15 | Verdi Requiem at Buddy Holly Hall | 7:30 p.m. |
More This Week
Friday, October 16: Two Tons of Steel at Cactus Theater, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17: Theresa Caputo at Buddy Holly Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: Hub City Renaissance Faire runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at LHUCA. Event details.
Saturday, October 24: A free event honoring local emergency service personnel begins at 10 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater. See the City of Lubbock event calendar.
Election information
Early voting runs October 19–30 for the November 3 election. The Chronicle's sample ballot is unofficial; check your official ballot and voting location with Lubbock County Elections.
Reader resource: Chronicle unofficial sample ballot (PDF).
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