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for The Texas Tribune
Texas legislative committees to study freedom of speech on campuses in wake of Charlie Kirk killing
Ayden Runnels | Texas Tribune
The committees were made to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and come as university faculty have come under online scrutiny.
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AP
Texas teachers face backlash over comments on Charlie Kirk assassination
Lucio Vasquez |The Texas Newsroom
Lucio Vasquez
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Houston Public Media
More than 13% of Texas kids don't have health insurance. Experts warn it could get worse
Abigail Ruhman
Texas Tech's Risk Intervention and Safety Education hosted a mental health pop up at Red Raider Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
Bishop Van Buren
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KTTZ
Researchers say direct communication, safer environment can lower risk of suicide
Bishop Van Buren
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Today's Newscast
September 17th, 2025
The KTTZ News Team
Most of the COVID cases in the U.S. this August were the new Stratus variant. Our reporter Sean Ryan has more on the status of COVID-19 cases in Texas. Yesterday, the City of Lubbock cut the ribbon on a new Book Vending Machine at the Patterson Branch Library. Kids who participate in library programs will have the chance to win a token for a free book from the machine.
Materials used to distribute the MMR vaccine.
Olivia O'Rand
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KTTZ
State health department declares end of West Texas measles outbreak
Samantha Larned
After eight months and 762 cases in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced the end of the West Texas measles outbreak. KTTZ spoke with the director of Lubbock Public Health, who said that work continues for the department.
Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer sat down for an interview at the KTTZ studio on May 29, 2025.
Samantha Larned
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KTTZ
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.
KTTZ
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."