Saturday, August 22, 2026

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   Watch: McGuire discusses second preseason scrimmage

   Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire gave his insights on the Red Raiders' second and final preseason scrimmage Saturday night from inside Galaxy Stadium.

   sports · via Texas Tech Athletics

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   Pete’s Pigskin Preview: Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Patriots - KCBD

   Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Patriots head coach Joe Sexton says his team has the potential to be an even bigger threat this season, coming off a 10-2 record and a first-ever playoff appearance that saw them outscore opponents 599-171. That turnaround was the sharpest of any team across the South Plains last year, and it happened during the program's first season with a senior class.

   sports · via KCBD

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   Tommy to Texas Tech? Ex FSU QB Linked to Red Raiders - roundtable.io

   Former Florida State quarterback Thomas "Tommy" Castellanos has entered the transfer portal and is being linked to Texas Tech as a potential addition to the Red Raiders' quarterback room. Castellanos, a dual-threat signal-caller, was granted a fifth year of eligibility before announcing his intentions to enter the portal.

   sports · via roundtable.io

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   Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 12:18PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

   The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Heat Advisory for eastern portions of the South Plains through Sunday evening, with temperatures around 105 degrees expected both Saturday and Sunday. The advisory runs through 8 p.m.

   weather · via NWS Lubbock Severe Alerts

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   3 indoor toys my kid loves when it feels too hot for outdoor play - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

   A Lubbock parent shared three screen-free indoor toy recommendations this summer.

   local · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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   Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 7:42AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

   The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Heat Advisory for Lubbock, Crosby, Floyd, and Lynn Counties from noon to 8 p.m.

   weather · via NWS Lubbock Severe Alerts

On the calendar

That day in Lubbock

• 8:00 AMLubbock Downtown Farmers MarketLubbock Downtown Cultural District
• 9:00 AMLubbock Book Festival 2026Overton Hotel & Conference Center
• 9:15 AMYouth Karate4020 30th StreetLubbock, TX 79410
• 10:00 AMHub City Comic Con 2026Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
• 11:00 AM8/22 11:00 AM Texas Tech University Women's Volleyball vs UTEP - ScrimmageUnited Supermarkets Arena
• 7:00 PMBongo Sol, Jeune, Four Gone WestJackalope Creative

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