The City of Lubbock continues to remind citizens not to touch wild birds, as officials report having collected more than 2,000 dead birds by the end of January. Here are avian flu facts to be aware of and ways to keep yourself and your pets healthy.

Just two weeks ago, West Texas was one of many regions hit by a snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures. Now, this week, Lubbock is experiencing highs in the 70s. Our Charley Maranville has more from a local expert on how these intense fluctuations impact your ability to stay healthy. Also following last month’s winter storm, KERA’s Avery Escamilla-Wendell reports that some Texans could see much higher electricity and gas bills.

Texas Tech’s men’s basketball team has dropped two straight games for the first time this season, falling in the AP Top 25 after a strong Big 12 start. Head coach Grant McCasland praised the team’s competitiveness and hopes this challenging stretch will help the Red Raiders improve ahead of March Madness.