Republicans and Democrats alike are vying to fill Ken Paxton's shoes as Texas Attorney General.

Last week, Lubbock ISD’s Board of Trustees approved the locations for three new elementary schools as part of the district's 2025 bond election. Our Samantha Larned reports on the sites for Bean Elementary, a new building to serve both Williams and Stewart Elementary students, and the combined Wolffarth and McWhorter Elementary campuses. A Texas Medicaid leader says her office is taking steps to address potential fraud in the program. KERA’s Abigail Ruhman reports it comes after the governor called for stronger anti-fraud enforcement.

Texas Tech softball is off to a dominant 6–0 start, highlighted by ranked wins over No. 11 Texas A&M and No. 6 Florida State. With veteran leadership from star pitcher Nijaree Canady and what head coach Gerry Glasco calls his most experienced roster yet, the Red Raiders are building early momentum as they prepare for another ranked test against No. 8 Nebraska in Clearwater.