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Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response
Rebecca Hersher
Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.
Jose Luis Magana
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AP
Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting
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Camille Phillips
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South Texas school district forced to alter vaping discipline policy to comply with new state law
Camille Phillips
A flock of sandhill cranes are seen in the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
Wyman Meinzer
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USFWS
Feds discard expansion plan for Panhandle wildlife refuge in rare move
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August 7th, 2025
The KTTZ News Team
This weekend, Friday through Sunday, is the annual Texas Sales Tax Holiday. Our Bishop Van Buren reports backpacks, clothing, and school supplies under $100 can be purchased tax-free in the state. Texas students can now be expelled for an expanded list of actions they take off campus. Districts will be required to expel students for exhibiting a firearm and possessing a controlled substance, even if it takes place outside of the school.
Text reading 'West Texas Measles Outbreak' overlayed on an image of Lubbock Public Health officials administering vaccines to individuals.
KTTZ
Updates: confirmed measles cases, hospitalizations in West Texas
Samantha Larned
Updated August 5, 2025
Up-to-date data and information from public health officials on confirmed measles cases in the region.
Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer sat down for an interview at the KTTZ studio on May 29, 2025.
Samantha Larned
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Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer one year into office | Full interview and transcript
The KTTZ News Team
Lubbock elected a new mayor in June 2024. Since then, it’s been a busy year for the region. Now, one year later, the KTTZ news team sat down with Mayor Mark McBrayer to discuss his term so far, including issues like public safety, city growth, housing, and budget challenges.
Flatland Cavalry members talk about their return to Lubbock with reporter Bishop Van Buren. Taken on November 3, 2024.
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Flatland Cavalry sits down with KTTZ
Bishop Van Buren
Our reporter Bishop Van Buren interviews Flatland Cavalry, a band that began in Lubbock and returned to the Hub City last week after releasing their new single: "Lubbock."