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The Texas Senate is poised to pass legislation that would increase the homestead exemption for property owners in the state. The exemption reduces how much of a home’s value owners can be taxed on. Without state income tax, that increase is one of the few effective ways lawmakers can provide tax relief to residents. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey reports on the exemption increase and the potential impact.

KERA’s Olla Mokhtar reports the ACLU and other advocacy organizations are urging Texas school districts to reject the state’s new K-5 curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, because of its emphasis on Christianity. On Tuesday, the City of Lubbock Animal Services is giving away free spay and neuter vouchers beginning at 1 P.M. at the Lubbock Animal Services building at 3323 SE Loop 289.

Last night, the Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission passed a recommended zoning change in the Tech Terrace neighborhood which could pave the way for a new student housing development. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more on the next steps. Work begins Monday to demolish the water tower at 74th Street and Genoa Avenue as part of the city’s long-term water infrastructure plan. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area.

From now through Feb. 14, the City of Lubbock is accepting applications for its Junior Ambassador Program, offering students a week of cultural experiences in its sister city in Japan this summer. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the program, which you can sign up for at mylubbock.us/JrAmbassador. Tonight, the Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to vote on whether or not to recommend a zoning change. Our Samantha Larned explains this would open up the possibility of a new student housing development at the site of the former Godbold building.

Many of Lubbock's city leaders traveled to the Texas Capitol for "Lubbock Day," to meet with members of the legislature and discuss West Texas issues that they feel should be addressed in Austin. The Texas Newsroom's Nina Banks reports the Texas Senate also passed three bills yesterday aimed at tightening the bail system in Texas.

The first death in relation to the region’s ongoing measles outbreak was confirmed by the City of Lubbock and Department of State Health Services yesterday morning. Our Samantha Larned has more from local health officials. The Texas Lottery is under scrutiny following two jackpot controversies that’ve raised questions about the system's integrity. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez explains the investigations.

Lubbock’s city council approved a zoning change yesterday that would allow for the construction of a high-rise student housing facility in the Tech Terrace neighborhood. Our reporter Samantha Larned gives the latest on the measles outbreak in West Texas and a free vaccine clinic hosted by Lubbock Public Health for unvaccinated individuals. The clinics run through Thursday, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. and this Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 P.M. at the public health building at 2015 50th Street.

National park advocates say parks and historic sites in West Texas could be harmed by recent federal layoffs and an ongoing federal hiring freeze. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports on a bill that would make it illegal to perform medical research on a corpse without explicit consent from family members. The public is invited to attend Coffee with the Mayor tomorrow. The event will be hosted by Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer and District 6 Councilman Tim Collins at 7 A.M. at the Market Street located at 6313 4th Street.

Our Bishop Van Buren reports on Lubbock City Council's approval to purchase a device that detects forever chemicals in drinking water. This week, Lubbock congressman Jodey Arrington, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, celebrated the passage of the House Budget Resolution. Tomorrow, Lubbock Animal Services is offering free vaccinations and microchipping for dogs and cats. The clinic starts Saturday at 8 A.M. at the LAS building at 3323 SE Loop 289.

Wednesday afternoon, The Texas Senate passed a bill authored by Lubbock’s Sen. Charles Perry, that would ban the use and sale of THC products that are currently legal across the state. After an unexpectedly early spring break — with evacuations, gas leaks, power outages, fires, and closures on campus — our Bishop Van Buren reports Texas Tech University will resume classes on Monday as planned. This weekend is Lubbock's annual Bike Rodeo to teach kids about bike safety. The rodeo is open to the public and will take place Saturday from 1 to 3 P.M. at Safety City, located at 4500 Avenue U, in the southeast corner of Clapp Park.