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The Texas Education Agency has released its annual performance reports. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren breaks down the numbers, which show a decline in standardized test scores across all three Lubbock-area school districts. KERA’s Bill Zeeble has more after Texas Senators passed legislation that further defines parental rights in education.

Yesterday, the Texas House passed a set of bills as part of the state's response to last year's panhandle wildfires, designed to improve emergency response and fire prevention. As spring starts with the hope of April showers in Lubbock, the city has issued its seasonal watering guidelines. Our Samantha Larned explains that residents are asked not to irrigate between 10 A.M. and 6 P.M. and are assigned two days a week.

Medical disinformation connected to the West Texas measles outbreak has created a new problem. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports children are being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has the recap after the Texas Tech men’s basketball team’s tournament run came to an end in the Elite Eight.

The Department of Health and Human Services is pulling back $11 billion in funds allocated to state and community health departments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as Texas is trying to slow down an ongoing measles outbreak that has spread to 15 counties. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the Lubbock VA Clinic, which is awaiting renovations that would earn it the long-sought status of a healthcare center.

The 82nd annual ABC Pro Rodeo kicks off tomorrow at Levelland’s Mallet Event Center. KTTZ's Bishop Van Buren has more on what to expect from the three days of action and events. Tomorrow is also the last day to register to vote in the May 3 local election and our Samantha Larned reports on how to register and what voters in the area can expect to see on their ballots. Applications and further details can be found at votelubbock.org.

A power outage at Texas Tech University yesterday delayed the return to classes for some students coming back after Spring Break. Our Samantha Larned reports the university says the outage is separate from those across campus earlier this month. Water is a top priority for Texas legislators this session and Lubbock's Senator Charles Perry is spearheading infrastructure efforts with his proposed bill, Senate Bill 7.

Lubbock Monterey’s Aaliyah Chavez announced yesterday that she’ll be playing college basketball for Oklahoma University. Our Bishop Van Buren reports on her signing announcement and the legacy she’s already built in the Hub City. A burn ban is in place for the Lubbock area, prohibiting outdoor burning for the next 30 days. The city will see chances of precipitation on Thursday, but warm weather will continue into next week.

A longstanding dispute over water-sharing between the U.S. and Mexico is raising concerns for farmers in South Texas. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports the U.S. government has now denied Mexico’s latest request for water, citing ongoing shortfalls in Mexico’s required deliveries. Hockley County, Garza County, and Hale County have joined the list of Texas counties reporting measles cases connected with the ongoing outbreak in the region.

It’s another big game night for Red Raider basketball, and it will probably feel nostalgic for longtime fans. KTTZ reporter Bishop Van Buren has a preview of tonight’s Sweet 16 college basketball matchup between Texas Tech and Arkansas. And KWBU’s Molly-Jo Tilton reports State Representative Pat Curry is no longer backing a bill to dismantle the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Two Texas Tech alumni and major donors, Cody Campbell and Dustin Womble, were elected chairman and vice chairman of the university's board of regents. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the appointments. The United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, was in Lubbock yesterday. After the recent tariffs from the White House, she acknowledge the uncertainty farmers are facing. Tomorrow, Lubbock’s city offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday. Libraries and city museums will also be closed on Easter Sunday.