Subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday as arctic air moves into Texas, with some areas possibly staying below freezing through Monday before warming into the lower 40s on Tuesday.

As of last week, candidates can file for the May 2 city and school board elections. Lubbock City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 are up for election, as is the mayor's seat. The filing deadline is Feb. 13. The avian flu is making its rounds and both Lubbock Public Health and Texas Tech University are warning people to avoid contact with sick or dead birds. Our Olivia O'Rand reports dogs and cats are also susceptible if exposed. You can report sick or dead birds in the area to South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at 806-799-9142 and those on Tech campus to university operations at 806-742-4OPS.

Amid one of the best starts in program history, Texas Tech women’s basketball climbed into the AP Top 25 behind one of the Big 12’s top defenses. Now, with some of the conference’s toughest opponents ahead, the Lady Raiders face the most demanding stretch of their season.