Good morning, Lubbock.

Local experts advise community members to help friends facing hard times by simply showing up (offering dinner, job search help, or company for errands) and connecting them to local resources for housing, food, and employment.

Texas Tech terminated its partnership with the AllAmerican Color Guard on Sept.

23, affecting plans for 17 active-duty military members scheduled for a Sept. 26 football game. The group has suspended its Texas Tech operations pending review (an unidentified military unit prompted the change) and will continue supporting local military events.

New Deal Band Boosters announced they have closed the Lions Den at the South Plains Fair after decades of service due to rising insurance costs and staffing challenges.

The group thanked volunteers and longtime supporters for making the fair memorable.

Two Hispanic women, Brisai Rejino of Wild Honey Hats and Rebecca Tijerina of Cakin It With Mrs. T, started their work-from-home businesses and now inspire the community using faith & family support as keys to their growth.

The Kettle served a 2 a.m. breakfast to late-night patrons near Speeds and New West, offering bacon, eggs, and biscuits at its location on 19th Street and Brownfield Highway.

This iconic spot marked a memorable part of Lubbock nightlife.

Dexter and the Moonrocks will host a free album release show at Cook's Garage in Lubbock on Friday, Oct.

2 to promote their debut album Friends That I Don't Like (with supporting acts Cole Barnhill and Kody West). The band's 'Western space grunge' sound builds on its small-town roots and independent spirit.

Wayland’s Plainview campus enrolled 711 undergrads this fall, up 12.1% from last year; it welcomed its largest incoming class since 2016 with 392 freshmen and transfer students and saw an 8.7% rise in international enrollment from over 40 countries.

At the direction of Gov. Abbott, state emergency teams deployed swift water rescue boats, high-profile vehicles and law enforcement help statewide.

Officials warn residents to prepare emergency kits and safe routes—especially when traveling in dark, stormy conditions.

If you need a certified birth certificate, you can visit the City of Lubbock Vital Statistics office at 1209 13th Street or order your copy online through Texas.gov (the fastest option).

Be sure to have proper ID and follow all application requirements.

Texas Tech Athletics ended its support for the AllAmerican Color Guard on Sept.

23, disrupting plans for 17 active-duty military personnel to join a football game this week. The group has now suspended its operations at the University pending further review.