Good morning, Lubbock.

Mo’s Monster Mash transforms the Depot District into a Halloween playground on Oct.

31 (5 to 10 p.m.) for families and costumed revelers. The event kicks off with free trunk-or-treat from 5 to 7 p.m. then shifts to a night market, live music, and dancing.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s Hub City BBQ kicked off with a Ribs and Raiders dinner at Cook’s Garage to raise funds for High Point Village and will see over 80 teams compete in five barbecue categories exclusively for chamber members.

Meals on Wheels continues to serve over 1,000 residents each day on 81 routes despite rising gas prices and keeps routes short at about 12 miles to ease volunteer costs.

The nonprofit is seeking more volunteers for winter support.

The Paul family will open Paul's Neighborhood Market in Matador on Oct.

1 to serve residents who now drive 82 miles for fresh groceries; the new store will offer produce + dairy, eggs and deli items with community members lending a hand.

Several local restaurants closed earlier in 2026 as rising costs and fewer diners impacted their operations, while a few new eateries plan to open soon (offering fresh dining choices).

Lubbock readies for fall with events including the 20th anniversary Nightmare On 19th Street haunted attraction (opening Sept.

26 at 602 East 19th) and a community Halloween parade at Haunted Hollow on Broadway Oct. 31, plus corn mazes, film fests and live music throughout October.

Lubbock ISD hosts the 43rd Annual Band Extravaganza tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Lowery Field (PlainsCapital Park) where all high school and middle school bands will perform, including Raiderland, and finish with a grand finale broadcast live on Fox34 News Now.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites Lubbock residents to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept.

26, as license sales topped $36.7 million. Beginners can join guided workshops + conservation programs on over 1 million acres of public hunting land.

National Roundabouts Week from Sept 21 to 25 spotlights nearly 700 roundabouts that reduce fatal crashes by 90% + Lubbock still has none, leaving officials to debate if installing them at busy intersections will improve traffic flow.

Juan Cruz became cancer-free after receiving the new histotripsy treatment at University Medical Center.

The incisionless procedure, provided in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Rural Cancer Collaborative, spares local patients from traveling to Austin for care.

Lubbock residents are advised to prepare homes for colder weather—by checking heaters, replacing HVAC filters, sealing drafts, moving plants indoors, and protecting outdoor plumbing to prevent last-minute emergencies.

Texas Tech’s football team has an estimated NIL value of $33.1M, including star players Howard Sampson ($2M) and Will Hammond ($1.8M), which ranks the school 10th among top college programs per The NIL Standard.