Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Community
Lubbock ISD students showcased their artwork for LP&L’s 110th anniversary in the Citizens Tower lobby on Avenue K and 14th, and families later took the pieces home.
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Business
South Plains Mall is adding Tory Burch at Dillard’s, a desert-inspired boutique, a nail bar, a chocolate shop and a claw machine area as the holiday season nears.
Shoppers will see more seasonal retailers and festive events soon.
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Culture
Art In The Canyon will showcase 29 local artists displaying handcrafted work in wood, painting, ceramics and more; the free event runs Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16716 County Road 2040 in Lubbock (food trucks will serve local treats).
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Art in the Canyon will feature 29 local artists and makers showcasing handcrafted work on November 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16716 County Road 2040 in Lubbock, offering unique holiday gift options and food trucks for refreshments.
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Education
At Miller Elementary, students explored career options beyond typical dreams as they visited career stations including UMC’s Aero Transport (sparking interest in firefighting and teaching).
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Lubbock ISD students had their artwork displayed in the Citizens Tower lobby (at Avenue K and 14th Street) as part of LP&L’s 110th anniversary contest this month; families took home selected pieces after today's event.
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Government
Plainview-Hale County Airport will use a $1.5 million federal award to build a new terminal & boost aviation workforce training.
The project is part of a $6 million initiative with $2 million each from the City of Plainview, Hale County, and Plainview ISD.
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Health
Loni Eads discovered an unexpected result from her June mammogram (stage 2A) and now urges other women to get screenings early to catch problems sooner.
After her surgery removed the cancer, she will start radiation treatment to help with her recovery.
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Covenant Children’s and Spirit Halloween have teamed up for the 17th year to help ease hospital stays for young patients, as shoppers can use a special coupon at local Spirit Halloween stores (with nearly $375,000 raised so far) to fund play and therapy tools.
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Lifestyle
Bubba is a friendly 10-year-old pit mix weighing 68 pounds who was surrendered when his family moved and is now ready for a new home at Lubbock Animal Services (3323 SE Loop 289).
He is current on vaccinations and treatments and has charmed many at adoption events.
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