Know Before You Go: The 2026 South Plains Fair

The South Plains Fair is scheduled to open in Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, September 25, and will run through Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amy Anderson, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · · 1 min read

The South Plains Fair is scheduled to open in Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, September 25, and will run through Saturday, October 3, 2026.

government
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Commissioners Court approved a non-binding resolution calling for a Texas Rangers probe into why and how Mark Meurer drew a paycheck for nine months despite not holding the Precinct 2 commissioner seat. Commissioner Mike Dalby said he endorses everythi...
KCBD News · Sep 21, 2026

parks
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A new traveling museum is in Lubbock, highlighting stories of neighbors helping neighbors. The “People of Hope” mobile museum is parked at the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock at Fourth Street and Toledo Avenue. The free, immersive exhibit is set up inside a hi...
KCBD News · Sep 21, 2026

schools
Provided by Western Texas College LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Isrell Lawson, WTC’s Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director, speaks with prospective students at the 2025 Western Texas College Fair. Western Texas College invites area high school students, families, adul...
KCBD News · Sep 21, 2026

News
LEVELLAND, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - South Plains College’s Creative Arts Department has opened registration for two classes that will give local, aspiring musicians ages 12 to 17 a chance to hone their skills this fall. In the Fall 2026 Youth Live Ensemble, musicians of any instrument...
KCBD News · Sep 21, 2026

government
Provided by Office of the Texas Governor AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit. Be...
KCBD News · Sep 21, 2026
safety
Mark Garcia, 38, was arrested and charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle following a collision at the intersection of 4th Street and West Loop 289 in Lubbock, Texas, on September 19....
EverythingLubbock Local · Sep 21, 2026

Local
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 21, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas-- The 2026 Panhandle-South Plains Fair is coming to life as crews and organizations prepare to welcome families back for another year of longtime fair traditions. For generations, ...
EverythingLubbock Local · Sep 21, 2026

News
The Big 12 has announced that No. 11 Texas Tech will face the Colorado Buffs on Fox at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 3.
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Sep 21, 2026

News
LORENZO, Texas (KCBD) - The city of Lorenzo has issued a boil water notice effective Sept. 20, 2026. The city said pressure coming from the water tower into the water line, at the location of a leak, caused officials to shut off water temporarily. No timeline has been given for w...
KCBD News · Sep 21, 2026
safety
A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after accidentally shooting a victim in the lower back while posing for photos with a rifle in Lubbock, Texas....
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Sep 21, 2026

Local
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday morning weather update for September 21, 2026. Today: Increasing clouds. Severe P.M. storms. High of 87°. Winds: SE 10-15 MPH.Tonight: Storms linger. Mostly cloudy. Low of 63°. Winds: ENE 8-12 MPH. TODAY: S...
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Sep 21, 2026

government
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved a resolution requesting a Texas Rangers investigation into payroll irregularities involving dual payments to Mark Meurer and Jason Corley for the Precinct 2 position....
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Sep 21, 2026