Daily editionSunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Lubbock.
The Daily Lubbock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
Community
The South Plains Chapter of the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association fixed heaters free for 70 older homeowners in Lubbock on Saturday as part of its 25th annual Heat the Town program—ensuring their homes are safe for winter.
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The South Plains Chapter of the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association spent Saturday donating free heater repairs to 70 older homeowners in Lubbock as part of its 25th annual 'Heat the Town' initiative—ensuring that their furnaces were safe for winter.
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Students, staff and family from United Future Leaders gathered Saturday morning at Human Sciences Cottage to celebrate Make a Difference Day by painting doormats for Family Promise and preparing supply bags for local middle schoolers—an effort hosted by Texas Tech’s Center for Adolescent Resiliency to build youth leadership as part of a national day of service.
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Culture
A local writer revisits Lubbock's historic nightlife by detailing music clubs and dance venues such as the former Willow Hill Diner + Chelsea Street Pub that once set the stage for the city's vibrant musical culture.
The piece recounts how smoky rooms and neon signs helped forge a unique rhythm in Lubbock's past.
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Nightmare on 19th Street offers a unique Halloween experience in Hub City — featuring haunted houses with creative artwork by local artists.
Co-owner Wes Nessman said the attraction, developed throughout the year, will run until Nov. 1.
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Sports
Several streets in Lubbock will be closed today as the annual marathon starts at 8 a.m. at Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza, and Mayor Mark McBrayer urged residents to clear the roads & support the runners.
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