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A measles-positive person from West Texas visited high-traffic areas in San Marcos, San Antonio, and New Braunfels this month, prompting a public health alert in the area. After the Texas House announced their proposal to address both public education spending and the creation of a school-voucher-like program, Texas Public Radio Education Reporter Camille Phillips tells us the bills fall far short of what public education advocates say is needed for schools.

The Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey reports on a bill passed by the Texas Senate, which would provide raises to teachers and other district staff. Meanwhile, the Monterey High School girls’ basketball team returned to Lubbock from the Alamodome as state champions.

The Texas Newsroom’s Nina Banks reports on two proposed bills in the Texas Legislature, authored by Lubbock state senator Charles Perry, that would restrict THC sales. Measles cases continue to rise in the region, including here in Lubbock. Our reporter Samantha Larned says health officials expect numbers to "pick up" in more densely populated areas.

Yesterday, Lubbock’s Mayor Mark McBrayer held the city’s 43rd State of the City Address, the first during his time as mayor. He spoke with various department leaders about topics like economic development, water, recreation, road construction, and public safety.

Our Bishop Van Buren reports on the 8th annual first responders basketball game from Hub City Street Hoops. The event is tomorrow from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Mae Simmons Dream Court at 2004 Oak Avenue. Last month, Lubbock public libraries relaunched a program giving the community an opportunity to chat with a social worker the first Friday of each month. You can stop by today from 1 P.M to 3 P.M. at the Godeke Branch located at 5034 Frankford Ave or schedule a meeting through the social worker tab on the libraries' website.

The vote center program was introduced in Lubbock almost 20 years ago, allowing voters to cast a ballot from any vote center location in the county, regardless of their address. Our Brad Burt reports on the unanimous vote from Lubbock County Commissioners to oppose legislation to eliminate these centers. In the wake of this weekend's time change, The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez has more on the potential end of daylight saving in Texas.

One Lubbock Firefighter was injured, and about 25 residents were displaced after an apartment fire early Sunday. According to Lubbock Fire Rescue, the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating, and the American Red Cross is assisting residents. KTTZ's Bishop Van Buren has more on how President Trump's tariff exchange with Canada could affect some West Texas farmers. And Texas flu and RSV cases are down, according to state health officials.

Lubbock's city council gave final approval on a zoning change in the Tech Terrace neighborhood, permitting the construction of a student housing project where the Godbold building once stood. Our reporter Samantha Larned has an update on the measles outbreak in Texas in New Mexico region, plus two new cases reported in Oklahoma. Texas Tech University is hosting a free car clinic today for students, students, faculty, and staff from 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the northwest portion of the Commuter Satellite parking lot, on the corner of 10th Street and Texas Tech Parkway.

The Texas Tech men’s basketball team will begin play in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the matchup. Calmer weather helped to slow wildfires in the Texas Panhandle as crews worked toward containment, but some fires continue to burn across the state.

The Texas legislature takes up a bill today that would give parents more freedom to ignore doctors' recommendations around prescribing psychotropic medications to treat mental health conditions. Texas Public Radio's Paul Flahive reports some advocates say the bill could put kids at risk. And yesterday, state lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would require sheriffs in Texas to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce immigration law.