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The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers is asking the court to bar the Texas Education Agency from investigating educators for their comments on social media after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Buddy Holly Center is hosting a lecture that coincides with the Lonesome Dove traveling exhibition currently in town. Our new student reporter Charley Maranville explains the presentation is focused on the adaptation and impact of the work. The lecture is Friday, from 6 to 7:30 P.M. at the Buddy Holly Center and the exhibition is open until March 22.

Texas officials say at least 12 people have died over the course of the winter storm that brought freezing temperatures and icy conditions across the state this week. As The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports, around half of the victims were children. Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the March 3 primary election. Our Michelle Waida reports you can find registration information, including status and applications, at votelubbock.gov. Applications can be delivered to the Lubbock County Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Avenue.

Last week, Lubbock Public Health's Prevention Resource Center partnered with StarCare for a demonstration on Naloxone, a medication which can reverse an opioid overdose. According to StarCare, opioid use is a rising issue in Lubbock, one that is complicated by stigmatization and denial. Our reporter Samantha Larned attended the training and has more on how to recognize and respond to an overdose. You can find additional information and resources from Lubbock Public Health by calling 806-775-2933.

New World Screwworm has not yet reached Texas, but as it approaches the southern border from Mexico, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office has issued a statewide disaster declaration. Today is the Day the Music Died, marking 67 years since the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. Our Charley Maranville reports the Buddy Holly Center has free events for all ages, including free admission to the museum from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. and to the J.I. Allison House from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. and a guided gallery tour at 1:30 P.M.

The University Interscholastic League, or UIL, officially revealed its new district alignments Monday, and our Bishop Van Buren has the details on the impact for Frenship High and Frenship Memorial High School. Meanwhile, San Antonio Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro is calling for a family immigrant detention center in the area to be shut down following two confirmed measles cases. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports doctors with UT Health San Antonio are also concerned with response and potential spread.

Lubbock Police officials are asking drivers to be careful on the Marsha Sharp Freeway as officers conduct accident investigations today beginning at 9 A.M. This will affect westbound traffic on the Marsha Sharp between Quaker and Slide roads and eastbound lanes near University and Avenue Q. The Texas Education Agency has provided new guidance regarding the response to student walkouts, amid recent protests over immigration enforcement. The Texas Newsroom's Lucio Vasquez reports consequences could include possible state intervention. Tomorrow, Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer is hosting Coffee with the Mayor in District 1, starting at 7 A.M. at Amigos located at 112 N. University Avenue.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center cancelled an event organized by a student group, set to take place last week featuring a conversation about third-trimester abortion. Our reporter Samantha Larned reports the decision has been met with support and criticism from free speech advocacy groups.

Avian flu continues to spread among wild birds in and around Lubbock, with hundreds of dead geese collected in recent weeks, including near local lakes and water treatment facilities. Our reporter Bishop van Buren has more on the outbreak from Lubbock City Manager Jarrett Atkinson. New data finds that around 71,000 immigrants are being held in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention as of the end of January. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports the data shows around 74% of the detainees have no criminal conviction.

Tired of the high gas prices? Senior Reporter Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us some ways to save at the next fill-up. We also learn about Idaho's new abortion bill that looks a lot like Texas'.

Reporter Jayme Lozano gives us more information on the late Lauro Cavazos. We also dive into the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Lubbock.