Good morning, Lubbock.

Mark Earle, former director of Lubbock International Airport, recalled how Sept.

11, 2001 led to a national ground stop that stranded aircraft and spurred new security measures affecting check-in procedures; his account shows the lasting local impact on travel.

Rocky Creek Maze at Chaloupka Farm will kick off its 2026 season on Saturday, Oct.

3 with a corn maze, hay slide, farm hayride, and petting zoo, and will feature a haunted maze on Halloween night, Oct. 31 (ticket prices starting at $19.35).

Texas Tech Air Force ROTC and area first responders held their fifth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Friday at Galaxy Stadium (climbing 2,071 steps, each step symbolizing 110 stories) to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost and mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11.

Gas prices in Lubbock (AAA Texas reported) increased 12 cents to $3.83 from last week as oil market volatility linked to international tensions keeps costs rising, and experts warn statewide prices may soon top $4 per gallon.

Texas Tech professors Ron Milam and Justin Hart set aside time each September to teach about 9/11’s impact — explaining its role in shaping military history and foreign policy.

They aim to help students understand how past events echo into today’s discussions about war and peace.

Gov. Abbott will soon present the Star of Texas Award to deputies Andrew Cavazos and Jorge Martinez of Lubbock County, who were injured while assisting a motorist during a September 8, 2025 I-27 crash at 98th Street.

The ceremony will honor first responders and family members.

The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) recommends Lubbock residents fill half their plates with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats to boost gut health and energy; the guidelines offer a simple way to balance home meals or healthy options at local restaurants.

Texas Tech will aim for an 11-win season this fall + traders back the Red Raiders to defend their Big 12 title while the school prepares for a schedule that avoids rivals BYU and Utah, with key player Will Hammond expected to lead the dynamic campaign.

Texas Tech volleyball rallied from a 0-2 deficit to win a five-set contest against Prairie View A&M on Friday, Sept.

11, with freshman Sara Bowcutt scoring 25 kills and Elia Dinsmore adding 12, boosting their record to 5-2.