Daily editionSunday, October 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Community
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.
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Culture
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).
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Education
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.
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Government
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.
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Health
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.
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