The Lufkin Daily News

Texas Tech University Systems Board of Regents chairman Cody Campbell attends the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks to a crowd at a rally featuring fellow Democratic candidates Oct. 27, 2026, at the Fiesta Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Tom Sell, Republican candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Sell is set to face Democratic challenger Kyle Rable in the Nov. 3 election for the seat.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to West Texas Republicans and voters at his Senate campaign stop in Lubbock, Texas on Sept. 19, 2026.

Grayson Archer, Grant Moos, and William Trapp show off their Glide shirts, with QR codes that go to their recently launched fitness app, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2026, inside the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 615 Broadway in Lubbock, Texas.

West Texas Republicans and voters wait for Ken Paxton's Texas U.S. Senate campaign rally to start in Lubbock, Texas, on September 19, 2026. Paxton is set to face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the November 2026 elections.

Texas Tech University president Lawrence Schovanec speaks during the Red Raider Club Kickoff Luncheon, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Oct 11, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive tackle AJ Holmes Jr. (33) reacts after a play against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Leaders from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas on Sept. 10 visited the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus in Lubbock.

Lubbock County Sheriff's Office deputies Jorge Martinez and Andrew Cavazos were among those honored by Gov. Greg Abbott with the Star of Texas Award during a ceremony Sept. 11, 2026, in Austin.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.

Sep 5, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Quinten Joyner (0) gestures as he scores a touchdown against the Abilene Christian Wildcats in the first half at Galaxy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive coordinator Shiel Wood before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Pub 55, 3135 34th St., opens for business, as seen on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.

El Pollo Loco continues training ahead of opening day, as seen on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Sep 6, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Will Hammond (15) rushes against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

An anti-data center sign that reads "Protect Texas Water" sits on a bench at The Garden, at 1801 Buddy Holly Ave, during the South Plains Swing Tour on July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Nov 8, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Ben Roberts (13) in the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference in Lubbock, Texas, on Aug. 11, 2026, announcing his student safety initiative to prevent school educators from engaging in improper relationships with students.

University Medical Center is located in Lubbock, Texas.