The city of Lubbock will close some facilities Tuesday, is closing off some downtown roads and has launched an information access website ahead of President Donald Trump's planned campaign visitto the Hub City.
Trump is expected to speak at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday in a campaign event featuring U.S. Senate candidate and Republican AG Ken Paxton. Doors for the rally open at 2:30 p.m.
The event comes as Paxton's Democratic opponent, James Talarico, will host a rally with other Democratic candidates starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Fiesta Center in Lubbock.
The city also announced several temporary road closures beginning late Monday through Tuesday around the Civic Center.
More information about the road closures and updates
or on the city special event website, www.mylubbock.us/2026PresidentialVisit
What city of Lubbock facilities will be closed for President Trump visit?
Due to the presidential visit Tuesday, the following entities will have altered hours:
Mahon Library will be closed Tuesday, October 27.Regular business hours will resume Wednesday morning.Other library branches will have normal operating hours on Tuesday.
The Civic Center Administrative Offices will be closed Tuesday, October 27.
Regular business hours will resume Wednesday morning.
Silent Wings Museum will be closed Tuesday, October 27.
Regular business hours will resume Wednesday morning.
Adam D. Young is the Editor of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Amarillo Globe-News in Texas. Have a news tip for him? Email him at ayoung@lubbockonline.com.
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