Good morning, Lubbock.

Two Lubbock-area Firehouse Subs restaurants are hosting family-friendly Touch-the-Truck events today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Canyon West (5027 Milwaukee Ave.) and Covenant Park (7604 82nd St.) to offer fire safety lessons with local first responders during National Fire Prevention Week.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in Lubbock is preparing Christmas gifts for about 500 children from 215 families in need and relies on donor support to provide toys and essentials (community generosity remains key) as the program continues to grow.

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in Lubbock will provide Christmas gifts for about 500 children from 215 local families in need, supported by generous community donors.

Organizers say donations of toys, clothes, and essentials may help ensure local kids have a memorable holiday morning.

A Lubbock resident posted pictures of two damaged pizzas on a local food group and questioned who is at fault when orders go wrong.

The post noted that the restaurant did not issue a full refund, sparking a debate over the delivery service’s responsibility.

Gas prices dropped across Texas for the second week in a row, with Lubbock at $3.94 per gallon from last week's $4.02, according to AAA Texas.

Refineries stayed clear of Hurricane Isaias, although El Paso saw a 12-cent increase while San Antonio remained lowest at $3.76.

Residents in Lubbock can reduce household waste today by composting kitchen scraps to boost yard fertilizer.

A new guide explains four simple methods — bins, piles, tumblers, and vermicomposting — and details which items to keep out of the mix.

Beto O’Rourke visited Texas Tech with his Powered by People group to encourage college students to vote ahead of the midterm ballot on Nov.

3. He believes that boosting student turnout may surprise election officials.

Local food safety officials advise cleaning out freezers to remove unidentified or older items because food kept at 0°F remains safe but loses quality over time (ground beef is best within 3-4 months, steak up to 12 months, and leftovers for two to six months).

Local father Nathan Whitt (2wheelfeels) shares his love for riding and comedy on TikTok as his children help film his Yamaha R6 adventures.

He advises safe riding and is planning to open a local track for more family fun.

A new study finds that Texans searched most for Sour Punch Straws for Halloween, with SweeTarts gaining quick interest.

Lubbock children may see more sour treats in their trick-or-treat bags (a sign of changing tastes) as local search trends grow.