Texas' highest civil court is set to hear and rule on cases dealing with several hot-button issues, including hemp, gender-affirming care and the state's ban on abortions after detection of cardiac activity.

School is back in session, which means flu season is kicking into high gear. Our new student reporter Michelle Waida has advice for parents on symptoms and recovery for children. According to data from the National Weather Service, 2025 was Lubbock's second-warmest year on record. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren breaks down the year-end climate summary.