Daily editionSunday, September 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
Community
Lubbock runners raised over $20,000 at the inaugural High Point Hustle 5K + fun run at High Point Village this morning to support community members with intellectual disabilities.
The event surpassed its fundraising goal while showcasing local fitness and inclusion.
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Culture
NewsChannel 11 broadcast a 6 p.m. newscast last Friday from the field of American flags at Huneke Park to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
The report featured a local photographer who was near the World Trade Center and experts discussing how history lessons have changed.
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Over 1,200 Mustangs and classic cars left today from Lubbock for a 345-mile Route 66 drive, with stops at Cadillac Ranch, Buc-ee’s, and a meal at Midpoint Cafe in Adrian (the highway’s midpoint).
Route 66 will celebrate its centennial on Nov. 11.
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Real Estate
Redfin Real Estate analyzed January 2026 averages and found Lubbock buyers need high salaries to afford a house; economists predict affordability will improve later this year as wages rise and price growth slows (data from January).
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