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Leaders in the construction industry say immigration raids at work sites are causing worker shortages in the building industry. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports on slowing projects, rising costs, and economic impact. Workforce Solutions South Plains is hosting a Leaders Career Fair today from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M at the Centerpointe Event Center located at 4925 Marsha Sharp Freeway. The event is geared towards those ages 16 to 24, but all ages are permitted, no registration needed.

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.

Yesterday afternoon, students from Lubbock’s Estacado High School and the Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders walked out of their schools and down Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd to protest actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Our Brad Burt reports this comes after guidance from the Texas Education Agency outlined the consequences for students and teachers who participate in demonstrations during the school day.

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.

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.

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.

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 newly instated Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee is responsible for creating dietary guidelines and KERA’s Abigail Ruhman reports it has until September to produce a report that could effect continuing education requirements for medical providers. In the last legislative session, Texas lawmakers finally increased funding for disabled students. KERA's Bill Zeeble explains that the TEA must now figure out where to send the new money.

Freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions here in Lubbock have continued after the weekend, prompting area school districts, colleges, and universities to cancel today's classes. Much of the country is still dealing with dangerous winter weather, putting power grids under strain from coast to coast. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports that ERCOT says the state energy grid is performing better now than in 2021's winter storm. Another severe weather event in Texas this past summer could have traumatic effects for thousands of adults and children for months or even years. Texas Public Radio's Norma Martinez has more on mental health response following the July 4th floods in Kerr County.