Good morning, Lubbock.

The South Plains Honor Flight left Lubbock early Saturday and is in Washington, D.C. today visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier— it will arrive back in Lubbock at 7:45 p.m. Monday.

Founded in 1990 in Lubbock, Bahama Bucks grew from a small shaved ice stand into a nationwide chain offering tropical treats like smoothies, acai bowls, and dirty sodas — its corporate headquarters remains in town to fuel local pride.

Former Texas Tech law professor Reynaldo 'Rey' Anaya Valencia was invested as the new president and dean of South Texas College of Law Houston on Friday afternoon — the first Hispanic and person of color to hold the post — and he is a Harvard Law School graduate who first taught at Texas Tech at age 25.

The Texas Tech Alumni Association honored Jim Douglass on Oct.

10 for his over 40 years of service to the alumni network plus his role in growing chapter programs and the Traveling Techsans initiative. The group also presented the Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award to media student Jacob Lujan for his leadership in The Daily Toreador.

August's Pies has returned to shelves at United Supermarkets in Lubbock after nearly disappearing when Tim Moeller retired—bringing back a local favorite handmade since 1937.

The pies are offered in apple, cherry, chocolate, and other classic flavors that show a piece of Lubbock's history.

Phil Wickham Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham during the Air1 Worship Now Tour.

2025 SPKF FREE Kidney Disease Symposium

9 AM – 3 PM — CenterPointe Event Center — Free entry — Empower yourself with knowledge about kidney disease at this informative symposium.

Narnia Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience C.S. Lewis's enchanting tale come to life in musical form.

2025 NPC West Texas Showdown

9 AM – 12 PM — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Cost details not provided — Witness the best in bodybuilding at this regional competition.

Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball

6-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets available — Catch an exciting women's volleyball match featuring the Colorado Buffaloes taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

CPTSC Conference 2025

12:00 AM — Texas Tech University — Free entry — Engage with leaders in technical and scientific communication at this annual conference.

The Kody Norris Show - Bluegrass Special

7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$54 — Experience a bluegrass revival with dynamic instrumentation and nostalgic charm from the talented Kody Norris Show.

Halloween Pub Crawl in Lubbock

4:30-9 p.m. — Tom's Daiquiri Place — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling Halloween pub crawl with contests, prizes, and spooky fun.

Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen Live

8-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Tickets available — Experience an authentic blend of folk, blues, and rock from Ryan Bingham and his band.

Marcus King Band Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Cooks Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the phenomenal Marcus King band blending rock and soul in an electrifying performance.