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Trump Rally Scheduled in Lubbock October 27

Tuesday, October 27 • Remarks at 2:30 p.m. • Read the full Chronicle story →

Oct 22, 2026

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New UIL Rules Could Change Playoffs and Basketball Across the South Plains

First-round home games, phased-in basketball shot clock and girls flag football pilot await state approval

Oct 22, 2026

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Lubbock County Early Voting Reaches 25,388 After Three Days

County election office's daily comparison; state totals still being reconciled

Oct 22, 2026

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North Avenue P Closed Thursday for Waterline Work

City announces October 22 closure between East Cesar Chavez Drive and Erskine Street

Oct 22, 2026

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NWS: Warm Thursday, Rain Chances Increase Late Saturday in Lubbock

Forecast calls for cooler weather and possible heavy rain on the Caprock into early next week

Oct 22, 2026

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Lubbock ISD Students Help Provide Free Heating Repairs Saturday

Heat the Town pairs students with local HVAC contractors to help eligible homeowners.

Oct 22, 2026

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Lubbock Marathon Sunday: Drivers Should Expect Road Closures

October 25 race will affect downtown streets and nearby park routes.

Oct 21, 2026

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Election 2026: Your Lubbock County Voting and Candidate Guide

All the Chronicle's election resources, candidate guides, ballot propositions and voting links in one place.

Oct 21, 2026

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Lubbock Early Voting Analysis: Historic Republican Voters Lead After Two Days

County data show 17,493 classified voters; voting-history categories do not reveal ballot choices

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2026 ELECTION CENTER

Early voting: October 19–30 • Election Day: November 3

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EVENTS & CALENDAR

Event Stories

Oct 22, 2026

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Lubbock ISD Students Help Provide Free Heating Repairs Saturday

Heat the Town pairs students with local HVAC contractors to help eligible homeowners.

Oct 22, 2026

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Lubbock Marathon Sunday: Drivers Should Expect Road Closures

October 25 race will affect downtown streets and nearby park routes.

Oct 22, 2026

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Bert Kreischer Coming to Buddy Holly Hall October 25

Comedian's Permission to Party show is scheduled for Sunday evening.

Oct 21, 2026

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Lubbock Veterans Day Parade 2026: November 14 Route and Details

Construction changes the parade route; organizers plan to honor World War II veterans

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Upcoming Events

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Times and dates are subject to change. Confirm details with the venue or organizer.

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MORE LOCAL NEWS

Recent local stories and developments from the Chronicle's coverage. For complete reporting, browse the editions in our Archive.

Oct 20, 2026

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Lubbock Fire Rescue Warns Residents About Carbon Monoxide as Temperatures Fall

Oct 20, 2026

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Lubbock Bandidos Chapter President Sentenced to 135 Months in Federal Prison

Oct 20, 2026

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Two More Women Accuse Judge Parrish of Sexual Misconduct; He Calls Allegations False

Reported first at The Lubbock Report

Oct 20, 2026

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Lubbock-Cooper Voters to Decide School Tax Proposition

Voters to decide tax increase for district property owners.

Oct 20, 2026

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Former Buffalo Springs Lake Manager Seeks Seat on Board That Fired Him

Oct 19, 2026

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On the Ballot: Federal and Statewide Candidates Lubbock Voters Will See

Early voting starts Monday; find candidates by office in the Chronicle's nonpartisan guides.