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Brad Burt tells us about a veterans cemetery that will soon be started in Southeast Lubbock. We also hear how new rules will affect a food assistance program.

A new report says Lubbock families were more financially stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as our Brad Burt reports, experts worry that positive trend will reverse and more people will struggle to make ends meet.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us how Texas Tech is complying with a new state law about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. KUT's Becky Fogel reports a constitutional amendment will be on the ballot this fall to give a cost of living adjustment to retired educators

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.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us The Lubbock Lake Landmark is celebrating 50 years of research and public programming this week. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports on several incidents of abuse against migrants in Eagle Pass.

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.