Good morning, Lubbock.

Rocky Creek Maze at Chaloupka Farm will open on Saturday, Oct.

3, offering a chance to win free entry (10 kids and 6 adult tickets with a snack and a drink) through a contest run by KIXS108, with the winner announced on Oct. 12.

Texas Tech agriculture students are volunteering around Lubbock (servicing the Food Bank, Arboretum, and neighborhood centers) during Ag Week to thank local residents for their support.

They invite fans to wear white and fill the stands for the Ag Day game against Sam Houston on Saturday.

This afternoon, local businesses were honored at the 27th annual Hub City BBQ Cookoff in Lubbock, hosted by West Texas Land Guys and Coors Light, where sixty teams competed in five categories—Chilton, Pork Ribs, Brisket, Dessert and Cook’s Choice Challenge.

The Chamber will share more local events on its social channels.

The American Red Cross is urging families to prepare for weather emergencies as regional rain increases flooding risks — Governor Abbott activated state emergency response resources and locals are advised to assemble go kits and plan evacuation routes.

Broadway Street is undergoing a renovation today to add bike lanes and plant trees while removing bricks from historic sections, which limits parking and affects access for businesses like Sweet Creations.

Customers can use alternative parking across and behind the store as the project continues.

The vacant Hooters building on Loop 289 (7,000 sqft) has been empty since mid-2024 and may soon be revived as a brunch spot, wine bar, or arcade restaurant by a new operator in Lubbock.

Texas Tech University reported a record enrollment of 46,296 on Monday, Sept.

21, including 9,532 first-time-in-college students. Enrollment grew by 13% since 2024 (an increase of 3,841 students) and marked five consecutive years of growth.

Texas Tech ag students are volunteering across Lubbock during Ag Week to give back to the community ahead of Saturday's Ag Day game against Sam Houston.

They serve at multiple sites (such as the Food Bank and Arboretum) to link classroom lessons with hands-on service.

The SPC Foundation has established three new scholarship endowments at South Plains College to support automotive, nursing and basketball students + honor local SPC alumni legacies.

Donors set the funds to help eligible students pursue programs in the community.

The former Hooters building on Loop 289 — a 7,000 sqft space empty since mid-2024 — may soon welcome a fresh food or entertainment concept when a promising operator steps in.

A parent watched two junior high football road games in the Panhandle and counted six missed calls and questionable penalties in Pampa and Hereford, prompting concerns about neutral officiating.

The observations may lead to a review of the officiating selection process.