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Elizabeth Rembert
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Federal data found that millions of people struggled to get enough food in 2024. The report will be the final publication of such data after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will scrap the annual hunger survey.
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A recent study finds rural nurses have to navigate a lack of resources and support when training to provide specialized sexual assault care. And Texas is officially the first state to stop relying on the American Bar Association to approve law schools. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo reports an order this week gives that responsibility to the Texas Supreme Court. Meanwhile, flu cases in Texas continue to surge, reaching their highest numbers so far this flu season.
A collage of photos from West Texas news stories in 2025. A picture of MMR vaccines at Lubbock Public Health. A picture of crosswalks in Downtown Lubbock painted with Buddy Holly glasses. An aerial photo of protestors outside of Lubbock's Citizens Tower with flags and signs. An archival, sepia photo of a young Sonny Curtis playing with Buddy Holly. A black and white archival photo of Joe Ely in Western-wear leaning against a car. A picture of the scoreboard at Texas Tech's Jones AT&T Stadium, it is designed to look like the school's double T logo. A picture of a downed power line and blown transformer on a dusty day in Lubbock. A photo of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and vehicles blocking University Avenue at night.
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Join the KTTZ news team as we reflect on some of the year’s most consequential stories. With a legislative session led by a Lubbock state representative, a measles outbreak in the region, and Texas Tech taking a national stage for its athletics and in broader conversations about higher education: here is your 2025 West Texas year in review.