Good Morning, Lubbock!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Another round of storms could bring heavy rain and flooding to the South Plains today. Also: Lubbock students prepare for a community reading event, career-training money is headed to Lubbock-Cooper, and Homecoming weekend is taking shape.
LubbockChronicle.com is updated each afternoon with new developments.
Top 5 — Local News
1. More storms today; flooding remains a concern east of I-27
The National Weather Service in Lubbock says another round of thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, particularly along and east of I-27. Heavy rain and flooding remain concerns, with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado also possible. A flood watch covers portions of the northern Rolling Plains and far southeast Panhandle through 1 a.m. Thursday. Check warnings before travel and never drive through flooded roads.
2. United We Read brings books to Lubbock ISD second graders Thursday
Lubbock Area United Way and Lubbock ISD will hold their annual United We Read event Thursday, October 15. Volunteers will read Peter H. Reynolds' Say Something, lead activities and give second graders a book to take home. The district says the partnership is in its ninth year.
Source: Lubbock ISD and Lubbock Area United Way joint release, October 13. Lubbock ISD
3. Lubbock-Cooper awarded $200,545 for HVAC career training
A new Jobs and Education for Texans grant will help Lubbock-Cooper ISD buy equipment to train 170 students for HVAC careers, in partnership with South Plains College. The $200,545 award is part of more than $20 million in statewide grants the governor's office announced Monday.
4. Free Goo Goo Dolls, Bowling for Soup concert anchors Friday's Homecoming
Texas Tech's Homecoming parade begins Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. pep rally, bonfire and concert featuring Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup at Urbanovsky Park. The event is free; gates open at 6 p.m., and bag restrictions apply. Saturday's Arizona State football game kicks off at 2:30 p.m.
5. Texas Tech men's basketball sets TV schedule and tipoff times
Texas Tech Athletics announced broadcast assignments and tipoff times Tuesday. The Red Raiders open November 2 against Jackson State at 6 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, and host Illinois November 10 at 7 p.m. on Peacock. An exhibition at Kentucky is set for October 23 at 6 p.m. Central.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
Rowley–Parrish questions: The Chronicle's October 13 editorial examines unresolved questions surrounding allegations involving two county officials. The allegations are disputed; the editorial is labeled opinion and does not establish wrongdoing. Read the Lubbock Chronicle editorial.
Around Lubbock — Quick Hits
Hire Red Raiders Job Fair: Texas Tech lists a recruiting fair Wednesday, October 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St. Event details.
Remembering Randy Christian: The City of Lubbock confirmed the former District 5 councilman's death on October 11 at age 74. He served from 2018 to 2022. City statement, carried by Mix 100.3.
Sports
Texas Tech
Women's soccer defender Eleanor Hays earned a spot on TopDrawerSoccer's Team of the Week after scoring one goal and recording two assists in two wins. Tech is No. 8 in the iWSOC coaches poll and visits No. 22 BYU Friday at 8 p.m. Central. Texas Tech Athletics.
Upcoming Sports
Date | Game | Time CT |
|---|---|---|
Fri. Oct. 16 | Tech women's soccer @ BYU | 8 p.m. |
Sat. Oct. 17 | Tech football vs Arizona State | 2:30 p.m., FOX |
Fri. Oct. 23 | Tech men's basketball exhibition @ Kentucky | 6 p.m. |
Tonight, Tomorrow & This Week
When | What / Where |
|---|---|
Wed. Oct. 14, 7:20 p.m. | |
Thu. Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. | |
Thu. Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. | |
Fri. Oct. 16, 6 p.m. | |
Fri. Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. | |
Fri. Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. | |
Fri. Oct. 16, 8 p.m. | |
Sat. Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. |
Election 2026 — Plan Your Vote
Early voting for the November 3 general election begins Monday, October 19. The Chronicle's two-page countywide composite sample ballot is an UNOFFICIAL reference, not the official ballot for any individual precinct.
When | Hours / Information |
|---|---|
Oct. 19–30 | Early voting; county notice lists 8 a.m.–8 p.m. except Sunday |
Sun. Oct. 25 | Noon–6 p.m. |
Nov. 3 | Election Day, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
Selected early-voting sites in the county notice include the Elections Office, 1308 Crickets Ave., and Texas Tech Student Recreation Center. Check the county's current notice for the complete list and site-specific hours.
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