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John Kraus
The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission splashed down on Earth, after a successful visit to the moon.
Today's Newscast
The Texas Tech University System announced that it will be closing all academic programs “centered on” Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Our reporter Samantha Larned explains the new course content guidance and "phase-out" process for current programs. The Lubbock City Government is looking for the input of citizens on potential renovations to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The presentations will be held at the Civic Center at 1501 Mac Davis Lane tonight at 5:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
Texas Tech Public Media & Lubbock Avalanche-Journal presents Lubbock 2026 Mayoral Candidate Forum, Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m., George & Helen Mahon Public Library.
Join us for this free and open-to-the-public event to get to know the candidates.
Moderated by Brad Burt, Texas Tech Public Media, and Mateo Rosiles, Lubbock Avalanche Journal.

You can submit your own questions for the candidates by completing our survey here.

KTTZ's Tiny Sports Desk
Michelle Waida
Texas Tech men’s basketball saw its Big 12 Tournament run end Thursday with a loss to Iowa State. The Red Raiders opened strong but couldn’t recover from a second-half surge by the Cyclones. The exit comes a week after the Lady Raiders were also knocked out early in the conference tournament, as both teams now await their NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday.