The KTTZ News Team

Since last July Fourth’s devastating floods in Texas, state lawmakers have been hearing stories from survivors, testimony from emergency officials and getting debriefs on investigations related to the flood. The Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey reports today, they’re meeting to adopt a report on the flood to guide new procedures to protect Texans during future natural disasters. With heat advisories expected this summer across Lubbock and the South Plains, KTTZ's Gabrielle De La Cruz has more on what to look out for and where West Texans can go for help.

State officials are asking Texans to help protect the state's white tail deer population from screwworm. Texas Public Radio's Brian Kirkpatrick reports the deer drive a nearly $10 billion annual hunting industry. Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer is hosting Coffee with the Mayor series for all districts tomorrow at 10 a.m. on the 2nd floor of Citizens Tower at 1314 Avenue K. Also tomorrow, TxDOT will host a public meeting over plans to replace the south Loop 289 bridge over Slide Road at the TxDOT training center off I-27 and Slaton Road from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Boyd Goodloe operates a rental business in Lubbock and has a background in volunteer work and youth ministry. He joined KTTZ to discuss the issues facing Lubbock's District 4 ahead of the special election.

Bill Curnow works in IT security and has served Lubbock through his nonprofit work and on citizens’ boards and commissions. He sat down with KTTZ to talk about why he decided to run in District 4's special election, and the issues he's focused on as a candidate.

Tim Green, the owner of a homebuilding business in Lubbock and a former firefighter, sat down with KTTZ ahead of early voting to discuss his campaign for District 4's city council seat.

Gary Boren is a former Lubbock city councilor, local businessman, and member of the Brazos River Authority. He sat down with KTTZ to talk about why he's returning to the local government race for City Council's District 4 representative.

Monday evening, Texas Tech University confirmed that quarterback Brendan Sorsby is parting ways with Texas Tech football to enter the NFL supplemental draft. Our Brad Burt reports the announcement came hours after the Big 12 Conference filed a complaint in federal court, seeking legal confirmation to potentially impose sanctions against Texas Tech if Sorsby was allowed to play. The Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals’ Clinically Integrated Network is terminating all contracts with United Healthcare over “unsustainable” reimbursement. The director of TORCH CIN says he wants to continue working with UnitedHealthcare, but the major insurance company isn’t treating rural hospitals fairly.

Residents of Hockley County have the opportunity to contribute to a Pop-up Museum, celebrating a century of history and creativity. Our Samantha Larned reports this year’s exhibit is focused on handmade items and family heirlooms, such as quilts, ceramics, scrapbooks, and other items that have been passed down through the generations. The museum is taking contributions through June 18, the exhibit opens June 24 and will run through July 24. Early voting is this week in a special election for Lubbock’s City Council District 4. Early voting runs through June 23, with election day on June 27. You can find a list of polling locations here.

Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA and subsequent temporary injunction allowing him to play in the 2026 season has drawn plenty of attention. Our Samantha Larned reports that includes the Office of Texas Attorney General, which sent a letter to the Big 12 on Thursday, warning the Conference against potential sanctions placed on Texas Tech. Lubbock’s Public Libraries are once again partnering with Reliant Energy to operate as ‘cooling centers’ for residents over the summer. KTTZ reporter Riley Wilson has more. You can find cooling center hours here.

Texas Tech University Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt has released a statement regarding this week’s temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in the 2026 season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court. Officials in Kerr County say they need an additional $85 million to wrap up recovery efforts following last year's floods. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports funding from the Texas Legislature and other sources is still needed to build emergency capacity.