Good morning, Lubbock.

The United Family is set to welcome Blue Bell’s Lone Star Scoop Tour at local stores in October, where guests will enjoy free frozen treats and giveaways.

Tour stops include Market Street, United Supermarkets and a Plainview store from Oct. 5 to Oct. 9.

An article explains that local restaurants often face early chaos and advises diners to wait three months to judge service + food quality once operations settle.

Experts say initial mishaps are common as eateries adjust, making sustained performance the true benchmark.

Patterson Library is hosting a Zombie Prom (ages 13 and up with parental permission) on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1836 Parkway Drive where teens can dance, dress in ripped formal wear with fake blood, and see a King and Queen crowned.

Mahon Library hosts Tortellini, a 4-year-old Hermann's tortoise known for his grumpy charm and cared for by a dedicated team that feeds him lettuce, cucumber, and strawberries; visitors are welcome during regular business hours.

Lubbock ISD launched the P-TECH program at Coronado High School to help disadvantaged 9th and 10th graders prepare for careers with free diplomas, college credits, and certifications (via partnerships with South Plains College, Texas Tech, and local industry).

Applications for the 2027-2028 year close Dec. 5.

Lubbock-Cooper ISD announced the passing of Dr. Sarah Allen, its CTE director who led the Culinary Arts program for 15 years.

A service for Allen will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. (Indiana Avenue Baptist Church).

The City of Lubbock put into effect its fall and winter irrigation restrictions on October 1 through March 31, 2027 to lower peak water demand and prevent slippery roads.

Residents must water only on assigned days by house number + only when temperatures are above 35°F.

Texas Tech researchers are using deer season to track the spread of New World Screwworm in Crockett and Presidio counties, as officials urge hunters to check for smelly wounds (a key sign) and report any sightings.

Archery season opens Saturday, Oct. 3, offering an opportunity to help monitor the infection.

On Oct. 1, health inspectors checked every booth at the Panhandle South Plains Fair and gave many perfect scores while no booth earned an extreme rating.

The Sun Bus (a mobile clinic for skin cancer screenings) will be parked outside Lubbock Impact on 34th Street and Boston Avenue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dermatologists from Lilly and Epiphany Clinics, with help from LCU pre-health students, will offer free screenings without an appointment.

A new Dairy Queen Enchanted OREO Blizzard is available at local locations through the end of October.

The treat blends OREO pieces with ube flavor — offering a purple, shimmering twist for customers.

Dairy Queen has launched a limited-time Enchanted OREO Blizzard treat (with OREO pieces, ube flavor, and purple shimmer) at participating Texas locations.

It will run through the end of October, giving customers a new way to celebrate the season.