Brad Burt

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the Lubbock Police Department's coming change in policy responding to minor car crashes. And KERA’s Toluwani Osibamowo reports the Texas Supreme Court has heard both sides in the case and must now decide whether one of Texas' most restrictive abortion laws is too vague in its narrow emergency exemption.

On this Giving Tuesday, our reporter Samantha Larned has more on one West Texas nonprofit encouraging folks to turn their generosity to local organizations in and around Lubbock. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports according to the conservative Cato Institute, Texas ranks last in the nation when it comes to personal freedom.

KUT’s Becky Fogel reports a statewide survey found the median salary for a Texas school superintendent increased slightly this year. And family announced the former Lubbock firefighter, Matt Dawson, has passed away.

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more from a health expert on how to cope with a common form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Texas Public Radio's Brian Kirkpatrick has a look at favorable weather and cheaper gas expected across the state for Thanksgiving Day.

Texas Public Radio accountability reporter Paul Flahive has more on the death of a Texas prison guard now being investigated as a murder. KUT’s Becky Fogel reports Texas State University in San Marcos will host the first of four scheduled presidential debates next fall.

The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán reports after the Texas House of Representatives voted to remove a provision that would have created school vouchers from an education omnibus bill. Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton has more on a new host who will take over for the popular television show “Texas Country Reporter,” after more than 50 years.

For the first time this year, the Texas House of Representatives will vote today on a measure that would create education savings accounts. The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has more on the uphill battle for the voucher-like program that would divert public funds into private schools. Texas Public Radio's Josh Peck reports Starbucks workers at two unionized San Antonio stores joined more than 200 other unionized stores on strike in what they dub the “Red Cup Rebellion.”

Lubbock’s Public Health Department is hosting an open meeting tomorrow. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on a collaborative initiative to assess the health needs of the city. KERA's Stella Chavez reports Texas Congressional members are blasting a bill that makes illegal border crossings a state crime.

After a public hearing, Lubbock city council members voted unanimously to reject a proposed ordinance to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in the city. Reporter Brad Burt spoke with Mayor Tray Payne and Freedom Act organizer Adam Hernandez about the reasons behind the rejection and what's next for the ordinance.

The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán reports one Texas congressman pushing back against counties banning travel on county roads to access abortion services. Sudden cardiac arrest has been identified as the leading cause of death for young athletes. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more from one local physician on the condition.