The Lufkin Daily News

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.

University Medical Center is located in Lubbock, Texas.

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.

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

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.

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

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