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Assistant professor of government for South Plains College, Drew Landry, came by the KTTZ studio to discuss early voter turnout, local propositions and county races, public education in Texas and the impact of these elections on next year’s school voucher fight, and how voters can approach the anxiety of election season.
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Texas Tech Public Media helped organize a Public Education Panel on September 9 about the current state and potential future of public education in Texas, covering topics such as teacher retention, religion, vouchers and funding, and more. We have provided a recording of the event and a transcript of the panelists’ responses. -
A panel of Texas lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday about the investigation into what caused the largest wildfire in Texas history, which burned more than one million acres of the panhandle in late February and early March. -
A joint effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement led to the arrest of eight people in Lubbock on Wednesday. Officials are using the takedown to underline issues with stolen guns, modified weapons, and enforcing current gun laws in Texas. -
An animal rights advocacy group has raised concerns after a court-ordered release of public records revealed controversial details about an experiment at Angelo State University.
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While energy experts say the Texas energy grid is more reliable than three years ago, KERA’s Pablo Arauz Peña reports the grid still faces challenges as providers transition to clean energy sources. Last week, school districts across Lubbock County took part in the seventh annual United we read event to encourage a love of reading in their students.