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A coalition of citizens from District 2 have filed for a petition to recall city council member Gordon Harris. Our Brad Burt reports on the petition and Harris' response. The petition group has 30 days to collect more than 900 signatures, making the deadline October 2. The group will hold an information meeting at the Southwest Digest on Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

September is National Literacy Month and today is International Literacy Day. Our Sean Ryan reports on the nationwide and local push and to strengthen community learning. You can sign up for a card at any of the Lubbock Public Library locations or by visiting the website lubbocklibrary.com. Last week's budget discussion from Lubbock's city council ended with a 2.2% increase to the tax rate for homeowners. The council is expected to hold a final vote on the budget and tax rate in its meeting tomorrow.

After recent reports of sexual assaults involving rideshare drivers near campus, Texas Tech University is warning students to be cautious. Our new student reporter Mia Shephard has reminders for those using the services. Students can use Raider Ride from 6 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. on the TechRide app and report crimes and suspicious activity to Texas Tech Police at 806-742-3931. As of September 1, hundreds of new Texas laws are now in effect. Houston Public Media’s Matt Harab reports this includes legislation to make it illegal to sell lab-procured meat.

A fire burning at a power substation southeast of Lubbock has been contained, but officials say it’s expected to continue to burn for about 40 days. For Texans who plan to vote by mail this year, applications must be received by the local election office today. And taking place this weekend, the United Supermarkets Lubbock Marathon has events for families and athletes alike.

Our Reporter Brad Burt tells us about legislation that would fund updates to Texas' water infrastructure. We also learn more about adoption rights advocates who want to make it easier for adopted Texans to access vital birth records.

Women have had to fight for their place in country music. The Chicks, fronted by Lubbock-native Natalie Maines, are just one example of that.

KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo reports domestic violence advocates want Texas to provide better care for survivors. KUT's Olivia Aldridge tells us about the passage of a bill out of committee that aims to bring more nurses into the workforce.

Our Reporter Brad Burt reflects on the three-year anniversary of when the first COVID-19 cases were found in Lubbock. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo reports on the school shooting that happened at an Arlington high school yesterday.

Houston Public Media's Sara Wila Ernst tells us about three rural Texas hospitals that have closed in-patient services and are only offering emergency care. The Texas Standard's Sean Saldana tells us about the latest trends in the State’s economy.

Have you adjusted to the time change? Our News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick explains new research showing traffic fatality rates are higher in places where people don’t wake up with the sun.