Good morning, Lubbock.

Blue Layer on Friday donated over 4,000 lbs of food to Comfort Keepers of Lubbock’s Feed Seniors Now initiative — aiding Meals on Wheels programs that serve seniors.

The donation comes as the program now provides weekend meals to 675 seniors and daily help to over 1,100 homebound people.

Barry Corbin is honored at Texas Tech homecoming this weekend in Lubbock when local leaders, including Lamesa and Lubbock officials, present proclamations to the Lamesa-born actor (who served in the Marines and starred in classic TV shows).

Texas Tech’s Administration Building, the campus’s oldest structure, was designated a Registered Texas Historic Landmark Friday during a Texas Historical Marker Celebration on campus.

Built between 1924 and 1925 (home to early colleges and events), this iconic building now joins the Dairy Barn in the honor.

Drivers face detours at the US 87/FM 41 interchange south of Lubbock as crews place a new bridge deck; FM 41 will close from 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

21 until 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 & the inside lane of southbound US 87 will be detoured, weather permitting.

Lubbock is experiencing high ragweed pollen levels at 4 on a 5-point scale, triggering severe allergy symptoms such as runny noses, congestion, and sudden headaches (described as lightning bolt–shaped) for many residents as grass pollen and thunderstorms may further stir allergens.