Friday, October 9, 2026 — Your morning briefing from the Lubbock Chronicle.
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Main News
Texas Tech lands $28.9 million USDA grant for food-science complex
Texas Tech announced Thursday that its Davis College received a $28.9 million federal grant for a Food Science, Safety and Workforce Development Complex in a planned three-story flagship building on 15th Street. The facility is intended to support food-safety research, pilot-scale processing, industry collaboration and student training. Groundbreaking is anticipated in the 2026–27 academic year. Source: Texas Tech University, October 8. Click Here for the Full Story.
New voices in Lubbock maternity-care dispute
Former UMC Physicians OB-GYN Amber Coon spoke in new Friday reporting about her departure and access to maternity care. UMC and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center have offered differing accounts of the staffing dispute. Patients should verify appointment availability directly with providers. Source: EverythingLubbock, October 9. Click Here for the Full Story.
Police request tips in Broadway assault and robbery
Lubbock police issued a public appeal Thursday in an investigation into a September 18 robbery in the 2400 block of Broadway Avenue. Investigators say two suspects fled. A reward may be available for information leading to arrests. Source: Lubbock Police Department, October 8. Click Here for the Full Story.
Lubbock Police Department building — file photo, not the location of the incident.
Anton ISD opens school food pantry
Anton ISD now has a school-based food pantry through South Plains Food Bank. School counselor Alicia Ball said teachers had been purchasing food for students. The pantry offers food that families can take home for weekends. The food bank says this is its second school pantry, following Seagraves. Source: KCBD, October 8. Click Here for the Full Story.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
November election: Early voting is scheduled for October 19–30, with Election Day November 3. Check your registration and review the sample ballot for your address. Texas Secretary of State election information.
Sports
Texas Tech soccer blanks Oklahoma State 3–0
No. 12/14 Texas Tech scored three times in the first 18 minutes Thursday. Raleigh Greason, Eleanor Hays and Taylor Zdrojewski scored in Stillwater, and goalkeeper Addie Todd posted a shutout. Tech's next match is Sunday, October 11, at TCU, 1 p.m. Central. Source: Texas Tech Athletics, October 8. Click Here for the Full Story.
Volleyball: Baylor wins in straight sets
Texas Tech lost to Baylor Thursday at United Supermarkets Arena, 25–15, 25–20 and 28–26. Kenna McKenzie led Tech with 11 kills. Source: Texas Tech Athletics, October 8. Team schedule and updates.
High School Sports — Thursday finals and Friday games
Thursday finals: Monterey lost at Amarillo High, 24–14; Coronado lost to Amarillo Palo Duro, 55–0. Friday, October 9, 7 p.m.: Estacado @ Perryton (Ranger Stadium); Lubbock High hosts Amarillo Tascosa (Lowrey Field); Frenship Memorial hosts Abilene High (Peoples Bank Stadium). Check for late schedule changes. Lubbock ISD football broadcasts and schedules.
Texas Tech football: open weekend
Texas Tech does not play Saturday, October 10. Its next game is October 17, vs. Arizona State, 2:30 p.m. Central, at Galaxy Stadium for homecoming. Official football schedule.
Today's Weather
Friday: Sunny with a high near 85°F and light south wind. Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 61°F. Saturday: Sunny, high near 85°F; gusts up to 20 mph. National Weather Service forecast updated October 9 at 6:15 a.m. CDT. Current NWS forecast.
Tonight in Lubbock
Friday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.: Jay Boy Adams, The Friends Band and Zenobia celebrate Walk of Fame inductees at Cactus Theater. Official Cactus Theater calendar. High-school football begins at 7 p.m.; see Sports.
Tomorrow & Five Things To Do
Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.: Ella Langley with Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth at United Supermarkets Arena; doors at 6 p.m. Official venue listing.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.: Lubbock Guitarslingers Annual Show at Cactus Theater. Venue calendar.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m.: Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Monday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.: Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.: An Evening With Celtic Thunder at Buddy Holly Hall. Venue calendar.
Around Lubbock
Loop 88: Avenues U and P are operating as all-way stops as construction continues. Check DriveTexas for live restrictions before traveling.
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