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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.

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.

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.

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.

A common phrase you hear around Lubbock this time of year is “at least it’s a dry heat.” News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports there’s something to that. KUT's Andrew Weber says there is an uptick in requests for help at a Central Texas food bank.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us about the tornado that killed three in Perryton last week. As temperatures reach triple digits, Reporter Brad Burt shares some hot weather reminders.

Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports two people are dead after a tragic heat-related incident at Big Bend National Park. News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us how demographic shifts in Texas could affect politics.

Reporter Brad Burt shares details about the deadly tornado that hit Matador last week. News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick says this week's dangerous heat can have a hard effect on pets.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us about a sit-in demonstration at yesterday's city council meeting in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán reports on the next legislative special session.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports piles of destruction line the streets of Matador right now after a tornado killed four people. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider reports some Texans may lose Medicaid coverage.