An investigation by the county District Attorney’s office began after news broke that Mark Meurer remained on the county’s payroll as a commissioner for Lubbock County Precinct 2, even after Jason Corley had resumed the role. The Lubbock County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss whether to support an independent state investigation on Monday.

Hemp farmers and sellers face a federal ban set to take effect in December. Under the new measure, businesses will no longer be allowed to sell hemp products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC. A former Ballet Lubbock leader is set to start with Texas Ballet Theater in January. KERA’s Marcheta Fornoff reports on Nicholas Dragga's career. Diesel prices reached a new record high yesterday.