After a mild, calm Thursday, Lubbock is expected to experience a rapid drop in temperatures and the arrival of a wintry mix late Friday, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain possible. Forecasters warn of slick roads, dangerous wind chills, and overnight lows dipping into the teens and single digits.
Texas Tech has reportedly signed 7-foot center Stephanie Okechukwu, a move that could make her the tallest player in women’s college basketball pending NCAA eligibility approval. The addition would bolster an undefeated Red Raiders team already ranked among the nation’s best.
Joe Ely, the influential Texas singer-songwriter closely tied to Lubbock’s music legacy, has died at age 78. Ely, an Amarillo native and longtime Lubbock resident, helped define the city’s role in Texas music through decades of genre-blending albums, legendary live shows, and collaborations with artists ranging from Buddy Holly’s heirs to Bruce Springsteen.
Texas Tech moved up in both the AP and Coaches Polls after achieving a 49–0 road win over West Virginia. Texas Tech is currently ranked No. 5 in last week’s College Football Playoff rankings and is preparing to face BYU in the Big 12 Championship.
Lubbock officials say they must remove the Buddy Holly crosswalk near the Buddy Holly Center after state and federal directives ordered cities to eliminate artwork or political imagery from roadways.
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