The KTTZ News Team

The Texas Education Agency released its preliminary results from this spring’s STAAR tests last week. Our Bishop Van Buren has more on the results for local school districts. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a Houston-area father’s extensive criminal history is grounds to terminate his parental rights. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo reports this could set a precedent for similar cases going forward.

"No Kings Day" protests were held across America on Saturday, including in Lubbock. KTTZ student reporter Sean Ryan has more from the demonstrations. Saturday was also National Flag Day, and KTTZ's Bishop Van Buren reports from a public ceremony hosted at the American Windmill Museum.

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has released preliminary survey results from last Thursday's storm. The survey confirmed eight tornadoes. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has details on the supercell event. Meanwhile, across Texas, demonstrators are planning a new wave of protests this weekend. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez has more on the response to the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown.

Though their season ended last week, Texas Tech University’s softball team is still making headlines. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on developments in the program and what Tech fans have to look forward to in the coming year. The Texas Department of Transportation is notifying individuals impacted by a data breach, which has compromised hundred of thousands of Texans' crash reports.

In anticipation of more anti-ICE protests here in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard to San Antonio. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports on the decision and expectations in the city. Voting is now open through June 16 to decide the fan-favorite mural from the winners of the 2025 Storm Drain Art Project. You can see the murals in person downtown on the corner of 13th Street and Texas Avenue and visit mylubbock.us/StormDrainArtProject to view them online and vote for your favorite.

As the summer sun intensifies, so does the risk of skin cancer. Our student reporter Sean Ryan has advice from a dermatologist at Texas Tech Physicians about skin protection and early warning signs. Meanwhile, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is proposing a rule that would shift how emissions grant funding is distributed. KERA’s Pablo Arauz Peña reports on growing criticism that the change would do little to reduce air pollution.

Texas Tech’s softball team fell to the University of Texas in the Women’s College World Series final on Friday. Reporter Bishop Van Buren recaps the end of a historic Red Raiders run. Meanwhile, fans back in Lubbock took shelter from Thursday night’s storms and tornado threats.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is one of many federal agencies that saw significant layoffs this spring. As Harvest Public Media’s Hope Kirwan reports, the cuts have gutted farm safety research and education programs across the country. To commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, the Silent Wings Museum will be offering free admission this weekend from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Tomorrow, Keep Lubbock Beautiful and Lubbock Compact are hosting community cleanup events. The Chatman Hill neighborhood cleanup is from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. at 902 East 28th Street. And the Aztlan Park cleanup is from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at 1019 1st Place.

Lubbock ISD announced yesterday the hiring of a new head coach for the Lubbock High School girls basketball team. President Trump has reneged on billions of dollars for states to improve broadband Internet usage. Texas Public Radio’s Paul Flahive reports Texas would have gained $55 million. The City of Lubbock Water Utilities Department is reminding residents that fats, oils and grease — or FOG — should not be poured down the drain. And along with trash, composting, or reusing, FOG can be recycled at the Southside Citizens Convenience Station on 1631 84th Street.

Texas Tech’s softball team plays in the Women’s College World Series championship tonight for the first time in program history. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the faceoff with the University of Texas, which will start tonight at 7 P.M.