Early voting for the Texas primary elections runs Feb. 17-27. Texas voters will determine which candidates will compete in November’s general election for various offices including Governor, Attorney General, and federal and statewide representatives.

Today is the first day of early voting in the Texas primary elections, with various federal, state, and local offices on the ballot. Early voting runs through Feb. 27. Texas is boosting wildfire preparedness across the state, with new funding for volunteer firefighters and emergency plans. Our Bishop Van Buren reports this comes as fire danger in the region is on the rise.

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.