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State Senator Jose Menendez says Texas Democrats will need to redouble their efforts following losses during the election earlier this month. Texas Parks and Wildlife will stock close to 350,000 rainbow trout throughout the state’s inland bodies of water starting this month. Many areas in the South Plains saw the first freeze of the season Wednesday morning, almost three weeks later than Lubbock's average first freeze.

The State Board of Education is expected to vote Friday on whether to approve curriculum that has drawn criticism for including Bible stories at the elementary level. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies reports on a Texas coalition's new book sharing experiences with migrants' kindness and generosity.

The Texas State Board of Education approved a controversial new Bible-infused curriculum Friday, which schools may choose to adopt. KERA's Nathan Collins reports the city of Dallas may need millions more dollars on short notice to fund the police pension system. Lubbock Area United Way launched a new website to provide local data on community issues.

Stray dogs are a concern in Lubbock, especially after a recent attack that killed one person and injured another.

Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports on a Texas committee's announcement to skip over investigating pregnancy related deaths for the years 2022 and 2023. Coffee with the Mayor, hosted by Lubbock mayor Mark McBrayer and District 3 councilman David Glasheen, will be tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Market Street at 3405 50th Street.

In yesterday’s meeting, Lubbock’s city council approved its priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. This week, Mayor Mark McBrayer also gave his support for Lubbock’s legislator for District 83 Dustin Burrows in his race for Texas' Speaker of the House, a role which he says would move the interests of West Texas forward.

Lubbock Republican representative Dustin Burrows says he has the support to become Texas’ Speaker of the House, opening a competitive race before the next legislative session. Texas Democrats chose Representative Gene Wu of Houston to chair the House Democratic Caucus for the 2025 legislative session.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that more than 93,000 Texans who have served are eligible for healthcare benefits, but unenrolled. The VA is encouraging veterans exposed to blasts during their service to pursue care. And our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on Lubbock Animal Services' donation campaign and advice for pet owners this holiday season.

Hospitals in Texas must begin asking patients for their citizenship status under an executive order that took effect on Friday. Lubbock hospitals say “any response to questions regarding citizenship status will not affect patient care.” And Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports the State of Texas will not allow federal election monitors at polling places.

The Texas Comptroller told the Senate Committee on Local Government last week that the legislature needs to take action on the rising price of housing in the state. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies has more. Here in Lubbock, the Silent Wings Museum is offering free admission in honor of Veterans Day today, with a special ceremony beginning at 11 A.M.