Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Community
The Lubbock Chamber hosts its annual Harvest Luncheon at Scottish Rite Learning Center today.
Keynote speaker Tom Sell, a Texas Tech agribusiness graduate, will share his insights on West Texas farming and ranching.
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Culture
Local couple Justin and Mandy Locke update their Halloween tradition at The Skeleton House with elaborate displays—featuring a 12-foot skeleton and a 15-foot Crow—that drew almost 500 visitors last year; they plan to welcome fans again this October if the weather holds.
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Today, local commentary reminds residents that Halloween in Lubbock welcomes trick-or-treaters of all ages, noting there is no legal age limit for joining the fun.
Residents are urged to pass out candy and greet everyone with a smile — a call for an inclusive celebration.
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Lubbock residents are reminded that there is no legal age limit for trick-or-treating this Halloween, as neighbors are urged to offer candy to everyone and help keep the evening welcoming.
The piece stresses treating every guest with kindness & ensuring a fun night for all.
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Environment
Texas quail season opens November 1 — TPWD surveys show strong bobwhite and scaled quail numbers in West Texas.
Hunters in Lubbock and the Rolling Plains can expect solid opportunities this season despite local variations.
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Government
TxDOT will close FM 41 at US 87 south of Woodrow for bridge deck installation on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday, so drivers should plan detours to avoid delays during the work.
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Health
Health inspectors checked over 36 restaurant kitchens this week; MotoMedi Mediterranean (11417 Slide Rd) had 13 violations including unsafe food temperatures and expired ingredients, though most issues were corrected during inspection.
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Sports
Texas Tech will play its Homecoming game against Arizona State at Galaxy Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Saturday after winning 14 of 26 games (54% win rate) since 2000 while live concerts with the Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup will energize Urbanovsky Park on Friday.
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