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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.

This week, the Texas Legislature advanced a controversial bill to create Education Savings Accounts, or school choice vouchers. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey has more on the House's discussion and the preliminary approval of the program. Our Bishop Van Buren report's on Texas Tech Football’s annual Spring Game, which kicks off at 2 P.M. tomorrow at the Jones AT&T Stadium.

Cases of a highly contagious bird flu strain have been confirmed in mammals across the South Plains, including here in Lubbock County. Our Bishop Van Buren reports if you see wildlife showing signs of illness, you can contact your regional Texas Parks and Wildlife office at 806-761-4930 or by visiting the TPWD website. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again suing the City of Dallas over what he says are unlawful handgun bans on public property.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an increase of 20 measles cases since Friday. Our Samantha Larned reports that as cases continue to rise across the region, federal funding cuts are hindering response from public health departments. Today, the Texas House is expected to take up a controversial measure that would create a school voucher program for the state. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey says eyes are on rural Republicans and how they vote.

On Tuesday, the Lubbock-Cooper ISD Board of Trustees announced Aaron Waldrip as the Lone Finalist for the position of superintendent. Also this week, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban third-party couriers from selling lottery tickets in the state. The Texas Newsroom’s Nina Banks reports that the unanimous vote comes after months of heightened scrutiny against the Lottery agency. The City of Lubbock’s public health department announced that its MMR vaccine clinic will be returning from extended hours back to normal hours after this Saturday.

Voters approved Proposition A on Saturday — a $290 million bond for Lubbock ISD that will fund critical infrastructure improvements, including new campuses, safety upgrades, and enhanced learning environments. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren visited the polls and spoke with voters about the decision. Residents of Roosevelt ISD in eastern Lubbock County also approved a $58.5 million bond package, to help to build a brand-new elementary school campus in the district.

More than 120 organizations across Texas are urging state lawmakers to approve an investment to improve access to high-quality child care. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro says there are around 95,000 Texas families waitlisted for a child care scholarship. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider reports on a bill up for consideration in the Texas House, which would allow Texas schools to hold prayer and Bible reading sessions. The Buddy Holly Center is celebrating National Train Day on Saturday with with a free day of activities for history-lovers and families alike.

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has released preliminary survey results from last Thursday's storm. The survey confirmed eight tornadoes. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has details on the supercell event. Meanwhile, across Texas, demonstrators are planning a new wave of protests this weekend. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez has more on the response to the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown.

In anticipation of more anti-ICE protests here in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard to San Antonio. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports on the decision and expectations in the city. Voting is now open through June 16 to decide the fan-favorite mural from the winners of the 2025 Storm Drain Art Project. You can see the murals in person downtown on the corner of 13th Street and Texas Avenue and visit mylubbock.us/StormDrainArtProject to view them online and vote for your favorite.

Texas Tech’s softball team fell to the University of Texas in the Women’s College World Series final on Friday. Reporter Bishop Van Buren recaps the end of a historic Red Raiders run. Meanwhile, fans back in Lubbock took shelter from Thursday night’s storms and tornado threats.