Good morning, Lubbock.

Hall's Heating, Air and Plumbing is asking locals to nominate a deserving veteran for a free HVAC system; nominations began Sept.21 and run until Oct.9, with public voting starting Oct.14 and the winner named on Veterans Day, Nov.11 (veterans are honored for their service).

TxDOT will offer a free car seat safety check on Wednesday, Sept.

23 from 4-6 p.m at 12111 County Road 2500. Parents should bring their child (and car seat) so certified technicians can ensure proper installation.

After Halloween, Lubbock residents can repurpose discarded pumpkins by composting them (if unpainted), using them as bird feeders, donating them to local farmers, or saving the seeds for roasting as a snack.

The People of Hope mobile exhibit in a high-tech semi truck tells stories of neighbors helping neighbors.

Parked at the Catholic Diocese on Fourth Street and Toledo Avenue, it is free to visit today until 7 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 6 p.m.

The Hub City Horror Film Fest will show five local horror shorts and Night of the Living Dead at Cactus Theater on October 30 in the Depot District.

Tickets cost $7 in advance and $10 at the door — purchase online this week.

Texas Tech professor Hideki Isoda (assistant professor of composition) has spent 12 years developing a musical instrument that uses motion sensors instead of traditional keys so people with disabilities can create music.

Clinical trials and further testing will follow to ensure its safety.

Western Texas College will host a college fair on Thursday, Sept.

24, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Westerner Gym (Building 7) where high school students, families, adult learners and current students can meet representatives from colleges, universities and technical schools to learn about admissions and career training.

Texas Tech professor Hideki Isoda spent 12 years creating a musical instrument using accelerometer+gyroscope sensors to help people with disabilities make music in Lubbock.

The device will enter clinical trials soon.

Dr. Kyle Anderson from Covenant Health advises residents to take precautions ahead of flu season by avoiding large groups, wearing a mask + frequently washing hands, and getting a flu shot early since the flu can be contagious before symptoms appear.

A Lubbock home expert shows how to make your apartment cozy for fall with only $14 — a budget-friendly guide.

It suggests switching off harsh overhead lights, using soft blankets and seasonal décor, and adding a TV fireplace video to create a warm, inviting space.

Texas Tech Red Raiders jumped to No. 10 in the Coaches Poll after a 3-0 start and will host Sam Houston at home on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 11 a.m. on TNT.