Good morning, Lubbock.

Former Lubbock City Councilman Randy Christian died earlier this month after a long battle with multiple cancers; a celebration of life is set for today at 2:00 p.m. at Monterey Church of Christ.

Lubbock Police are urging families who plan to trick-or-treat Saturday to wear bright or reflective costumes or carry glow sticks or flashlights, travel in small groups, pick a meeting spot, check candy before eating, cross streets carefully, and call the department's non-emergency line to report suspicious activity.

Tenants across Lubbock have reported broken ACs, ceiling leaks, and withheld deposits in recent months, and under Texas law landlords must make timely repairs for issues that affect health or safety (renters are protected from retaliation when they report problems).

Participating Sonic Drive-Ins in Lubbock will offer corn dogs for 50 cents each on Saturday, Oct.

31, available all day during regular hours with no coupon, costume, or purchase limit required.

Mahon Library is hosting free after-dark ghost tours from 7 to 8 p.m. today and Friday, Oct.

30, guiding guests through local ghost stories and the library basement; reservations are required for ages 18 and older (call 806-775-2835).

The United Family and Cheez-It presented $25,000 in grants to South Plains educators Wednesday at a free tailgate at Market Street near 19th and Quaker.

Grants came through the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers via DonorsChoose, and the tailgate runs until 6 p.m. with snacks, drinks + photos.

South Plains College broke ground on a workforce training center at Levelland Industrial Rail Park off Highway 114; the project is funded by a $1.45 million federal EDA grant + $1.5 million from the Levelland EDC.

It will house truck driving courses, police vehicle training and other workforce programs.

A large pothole left after city sewer work at the Lone Star Amphitheater 19th Street entrance has been reported repeatedly since Sept.

10, 2025, but the city has not repaired it and the hole is growing amid steady event and industrial traffic.

Lubbock renters are reporting broken air conditioners, ceiling leaks, and withheld deposits, and Texas law requires landlords to make timely repairs for health or safety issues; tenants who report problems are protected from certain retaliation (see Texas Attorney General guidance).

Local restaurants and markets are taking orders for ready-made Thanksgiving meals you can pick up or have delivered from Market Street/United, Glazed Honey Ham, Doc's Cafeteria, Stella's, Prep & Plate, Culinary Co‑Op, and Sugarbaker's (order by each spot's deadline; plan for reheating some items).

Arizona visits Texas Tech this Halloween weekend in Lubbock for the matchup Saturday, Oct.

31. Red Raiders fans are eager after last week's loss to Cincinnati, and visitors should expect crowded restaurants and Halloween events including two showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Buddy Holly Hall and Nightmare on 19th Street.