Lubbock is observing Suicide Prevention Month with local support services, including counseling from the Lubbock Public Health Department, and the upcoming 2026 Lubbock Walk on October 24 at the National Ranching Heritage Center.
Lubbock and Texas Tech are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with special events, including a free Texas Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert and the annual first responder flag display in Henry Huneke Park.
Texas Tech requires freshmen to live on campus, citing better grades and retention. But the price tag for housing and dining alone tops nine thousand dollars.
Governor Greg Abbott visited Lubbock to unveil a comprehensive affordability plan, proposing a 50% property tax cut, discounted college degrees, lower health care expenses, and new regulations on data center energy use.
Texas Tech is bringing total nostalgia to homecoming with a free concert featuring the Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup on October 16. The night includes a parade, pep rally, and bonfire.
Velvet Taco's Lubbock and Waco locations have quietly closed their doors after years of serving the community. Both spots are now marked as temporarily closed online.
Texas hosts 537 data centers statewide, but Lubbock County is home to three major facilities—including a massive new $4.5 billion TeraWulf AI campus driving local growth.
Governor Greg Abbott announced $1.7 million in Texas Veterans Commission grants for six West Texas organizations, delivering direct financial, housing, counseling, and transit support to nearly 1,800 local military veterans.
Texas DPS is stepping up highway patrols for Labor Day weekend through Operation CARE to curb speeding, drunk driving, and Move Over law violations statewide.
Texas Tech fans heading to Galaxy Stadium this season face several game day updates. Key changes include road closures on Drive of Champions, upgraded security scanners, mobile ticket entry, pregame drone shows, and new grab-and-go options.