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Following allegations of abuse against special needs students on campus, Midland ISD school board members have voted to terminate the school's principal. Lubbock ISD is facing an investigation of its own after a lawsuit from parents of a three-year-old who say a former Lubbock teacher abused their child. The school voucher program recently approved by the state legislature has an official name: Texas Education Freedom Account. The program is set to begin in the 2026-27 school year.

A sinkhole near Paducah has closed County Road 485 to 489 in Cottle County, and TxDOT warns it’s nearly 70 feet deep and still growing. Today is the final day to register to vote ahead of Texas’ November election, the Texas Newsroom's Lucio Vasquez reports it will feature 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Also, a new report ranks Texas second in the nation for book bans in public schools.

The Lubbock Police Department is investigating a case of vandalism at the Lubbock Lake Landmark's Wild Flower Trail which caused estimated $10,000 in damages. This weekend is the 38th annual Punkin’ Days: Floydada’s celebration of its pumpkins. Our reporter Sean Ryan has more on what to expect from this year's festivities. Click here for more on locations and times. This Sunday is also the last day of the 2025 season for Lubbock's splash pads.

Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the November 4th election, which will feature 17 constitutional amendments at the top of the ballot. Our Bishop Van Buren reports that applications must be signed and mailed by Monday or delivered in person to the Lubbock County Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Avenue. Lubbock Animal Services has received several recent reports of scammers pretending to be LAS employees. The city shared ways folks can identify a scam.

Last week, Texas Tech University's system chancellor Tedd Mitchell sent a memorandum on the universities' compliance with state and federal orders regarding discussions of sex and gender. Our Samantha Larned reached out to the chancellor’s office and has more. After identifying several rabid bats in the area, the City of Lubbock is reminding residents not to handle wildlife and what to do if you or a pet have a potential rabies exposure.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared in Lubbock Tuesday evening to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of Turning Point USA, the non-profit founded in 2012 by late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Our Bishop Van Buren reports Paxton was joined by Texas Tech University Chancellor appointee Brandon Creighton. Tomorrow night, Texas Tech’s Physics and Astronomy department is hosting AstroNight, featuring telescopes, hands-on demonstrations, and experts to answer questions. The free event will be held at Lubbock Lake Landmark from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Incumbent Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish announced his intention to run for re-election in 2026. Our reporter Sean Ryan reports on his priorities and recent accomplishments. The Lubbock Police Department is asking the public to be mindful of what’s being posted online, after a recent shooting at a party in southwest Lubbock spouted unverified information being shared on social media.

Despite high temperatures this week, the City of Lubbock is reminding residents that fall and winter lawn-watering restrictions are now in effect. Our Bishop Van Buren reports that through March 31, watering is only allowed when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The city recommends winterizing irrigation before the first freeze. And KTTZ's Sean Ryan has more on the fall medication cleanout event from the Texas Tech Health University Sciences Center. The Medication Cleanout is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion.

This past weekend, LubbockPRIDE collaborated with other local groups to provide information and resources for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Our reporter Samantha Larned spoke with an organizer who said that these conversations are especially important right now. The Shallowater ISD Board of Trustees announced yesterday that Aron Strickland will be taking over as the district’s next superintendent.

Just two weeks ago, West Texas was one of many regions hit by a snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures. Now, this week, Lubbock is experiencing highs in the 70s. Our Charley Maranville has more from a local expert on how these intense fluctuations impact your ability to stay healthy. Also following last month’s winter storm, KERA’s Avery Escamilla-Wendell reports that some Texans could see much higher electricity and gas bills.