Good morning, Lubbock.

Visitors to the South Plains Fair must follow rules on clear bags (no backpacks, fanny packs, or luggage), no firearms, and only service animals are allowed.

The fair runs from Sept. 25 through Oct. 3 and offers free lunch admission until 1 p.m.

The Children's Home of Lubbock is hosting its 37th Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4404 Idalou Road, where local vendors, food trucks and kids' games will support children in foster care and those healing from trauma.

Open Door will host an open house on Tuesday, Oct.

6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1916 13th St—visitors can take a campus tour, meet staff, enjoy a shared meal and hear from development director Carley Patton and community engagement coordinator Emma Thompson.

The Pizza Joint — originally from El Paso — now offers its signature Stash pizza at 7706 Milwaukee Ave. The pie features pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh tomatoes, ricotta, and mushrooms on a roasted garlic-infused sauce.

Floydada Collegiate ISD has secured Alejandra Ramirez's hacked work email and warns students and staff to contact director Michael King by Facebook (if they clicked a suspicious link designed to steal Google passwords).

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Sept.

30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Goodwill Administration Building on 715 28th Street, where job seekers can attend on-the-spot interviews for full- and part-time positions.

Texas Tech earned a spot as the nation’s No. 96 public university on the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, jumping 13 spots.

The university, ranked No. 9 among Texas schools, credits its improvement to dedicated faculty & staff and successful students.

Lubbock public libraries are hosting creative events from art crafts to storytime for all ages this week, Sept.

28 to Oct. 3, at branches (Mahon, Godeke, Groves, and Patterson) that offer sessions for teens, preschoolers and seniors.

Citibus launches Phase One of its 5-Year Service Plan Monday, Sept.

28, adding a new route and three redesigned routes connecting North Indiana, Texas Tech University and South Quaker with local destinations. The update comes with outreach events at community libraries & downtown venues to help riders adjust.

With heavy rain in Lubbock, KFYO's Car Pro Show expert Jerry Reynolds advises drivers to slow down, maintain proper tire pressure, and increase following distance on wet roads, and the show airs today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Lubbock cat owner said his three cats prefer simple boxes over fancy houses and plates over bowls, advising pet owners to use multiple sleep areas, scratch posts, and litter boxes to keep cats happy.

Fall has arrived in Lubbock as locals visit pumpkin patches like At'l Do Farms for family fun and seasonal treats.

After Halloween, turn carved pumpkins into bird feeders, roasted snacks, or compost to cut waste and help local wildlife.