Sarah Self-Walbrick

After changing venues twice, News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us a local church hosted an event last night about banning certain books in school libraries. The Texas Standard’s Sarah Asch reports The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is planning to transition to a digital mail platform.

The Lubbock Police Department is having open talks about law enforcement in our neighborhoods. Our Reporter Reece Nations recently attended a community meeting hosted by LPD and tells us more about the conversations that were had.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us about young professionals from across Africa who are in Lubbock to build leadership skills. School districts in Texas are praising new state funding that will help more kids eat breakfast for free, as we hear from KUT's Becky Fogel.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports on a 500% increase in syphilis cases diagnosed in Lubbock. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider tells us state lawmakers have reached an agreement on an $18 billion deal to cut property taxes.

Many renters in Texas are struggling this year, including in Lubbock. If you’re looking for help paying rent, Brad Burt reports the waitlist for Section 8 financial assistance re-opens today. Also, Texas is getting more than $60 million in federal money to improve its electric grid.

Lubbock institution Tom & Bingo’s Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q marked its 75th anniversary this past week with a special recognition from the Texas Historical Commission. Reporter Reece Nations talked with the owners about how the restaurant's legacy has marinated over time.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports the Lubbock Police Department got almost 600 calls over the long holiday weekend about illegal fireworks. Texas Public Radio's Camille Phillips looks at an increase in the number of students dropping out of college in Texas.

The Texas Newsroom's Sergio Martínez-Beltrán reports on the latest Texas legislature negotiations for property tax relief. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says The City of Houston is suing the state of Texas to overturn a law that was led by Lubbock representative Dustin Burrows.

Reporter Brad Burt tells us about this year's West Texas Walk of Fame inductees. Texas Public Radio's Paul Flahive reports on historic funding to help bridge the digital divide.

Lubbock hosts one of the largest free festivals in the state to celebrate the holiday.