The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is one of many federal agencies that saw significant layoffs this spring. As Harvest Public Media’s Hope Kirwan reports, the cuts have gutted farm safety research and education programs across the country. To commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, the Silent Wings Museum will be offering free admission this weekend from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Tomorrow, Keep Lubbock Beautiful and Lubbock Compact are hosting community cleanup events. The Chatman Hill neighborhood cleanup is from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. at 902 East 28th Street. And the Aztlan Park cleanup is from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at 1019 1st Place.

Lubbock ISD announced yesterday the hiring of a new head coach for the Lubbock High School girls basketball team. President Trump has reneged on billions of dollars for states to improve broadband Internet usage. Texas Public Radio’s Paul Flahive reports Texas would have gained $55 million. The City of Lubbock Water Utilities Department is reminding residents that fats, oils and grease — or FOG — should not be poured down the drain. And along with trash, composting, or reusing, FOG can be recycled at the Southside Citizens Convenience Station on 1631 84th Street.

Texas Tech’s softball team plays in the Women’s College World Series championship tonight for the first time in program history. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the faceoff with the University of Texas, which will start tonight at 7 P.M.

Yesterday was the last day of the 89th Texas Legislature. A bill was approved by the House and Senate to remove challenged books from public school libraries until a decision is made on if they are appropriate. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports on another public education bill which missed a key legislative deadline. The bill would have replaced the STAAR test for public schools. Drivers should be aware of temporary road closures and a large number of emergency personnel around Atkins Middle School during its emergency exercise this morning until noon.

Dallas and Tarrant counties have confirmed their first mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus this year. KERA’s Katherine Hobbs has tips for Texans to avoid the disease this summer. Experts say Texas could be down to the last minute for getting ahead of a statewide water crisis, and the response from Texas lawmakers has passed just as the legislative session draws to a close.

This week, Texas lawmakers passed a bill which would make it easier for landlords and homeowners to evict squatters. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says the final version, heading to Governor Greg Abbott for approval, strikes a balance between protecting property rights and due process for tenants. Lubbock-Cooper ISD was awarded a $50,000 grant for Excellence in Education.

The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Jason Sims as Monterey High School's new football coach and athletic coordinator. Two major bills concerning the regulation of THC in Texas have cleared both chambers of the Texas legislature, one to ban THC products and another to expand Texas' compassionate use program for medicinal cannabis. These and other bills are coming as lawmakers prepare to wrap up the current session on Monday, June 2nd.

The City of Lubbock and Lubbock Fire Rescue cut the ribbon on the Eric Hill Memorial Station, yesterday. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more from the ceremony. Despite attempts from some lawmakers to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey reports the state house has instead settled on a bill to move the commission under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Texas Tech’s softball team will make the program’s first-ever appearance in the Women’s College World Series this Thursday. The Texas House has voted to allow for periods of prayer and Bible readings in public and charter schools. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says the measure may be challenged down the line. Tomorrow, Mayor Mark McBrayer and city councilman Gordon Harris will be hosting Coffee with the Mayor in District 2 at 7 A.M. at the United Supermarkets at 2630 Parkway Drive.

This Memorial Day, our Samantha Larned has tips and recommendations from the USDA to make sure backyard barbeques stay safe. Texas has already seen temperatures hitting over 100 degrees this summer. And Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports that medical experts are warning about the dangers of extreme heat for pregnancies.