Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been declared permanently ineligible to play by the NCAA. Our Samantha Larned reports that the university has announced its intentions to appeal the decision. This Saturday, a memorial will be held for longtime Lubbock radio host Chad Hasty at 2 p.m. at The Message, 5502 Auburn Street. According to his obituary, rather than flowers, folks can make contributions to the Chad Hasty Free Market Institute Scholarship Fund or the Texas Girls and Boys Ranch. Click here to find out how.

Lubbock Public Libraries’ annual summer reading program begins Monday. Our Samantha Larned reports there are challenges and events for children and adults alike. The Patterson Branch is also hosting a ‘Summer Reading Kick-Off Party’ tomorrow at 1836 Parkway Drive from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

More than 24,000 Lubbock County voters cast ballots in Texas' joint primary runoffs between early voting and Election Day yesterday. Our Samantha reports on local results. Meanwhile at the state level, Vikki Goodwin won the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor, Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton will go onto compete for Texas Attorney General in November, and current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his race for U.S. Senator.

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Election Day in the Texas primary runoffs. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider reminds voters for in which party primaries they can cast ballots. With shorter, more mild winters, tick season is getting longer. Emergency room visits for tick bites were the highest in April than they’ve been in nearly a decade. Harvest Public Media’s Jess Savage reports on how to protect yourself from tick-borne diseases.

On Friday, The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel event intended to get communities involved in conversations about data centers. West Texas is a popular place for data center proposals, but many in the region have reservations about water and energy use, return on investment, and environmental impact. Our Samantha Larned reports on what panelists had to say about the viability of these projects.

A team of researchers at Texas Tech University was awarded an approximately $4.5 million grant to develop semiconductors to be used in harsh environments. According to the university, the research from the College of Engineering aims to increase development for high-power electronics, such as broadband amplification and light detection. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Meta and WhatsApp. As The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports, he’s accusing the companies of misleading users about how private their messages really are.

Judge Phillip Hays with the 99th District Court has recused himself from the lawsuit filed by Texas Tech quarterback Brendon Sorsby against the NCAA, after the NCAA declared Sorsby ineligible to play while they investigate accusations of online sports betting that violates the NCAA’s anti-gambling rules. From April 2025 to April 2026, nearly half a million Texans lost SNAP eligibility, according to data from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Our Samantha Larned reports federal changes to SNAP in 2025 could put financial pressure on the states.

President Trump has endorsed state Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says the endorsement is likely to give Paxton a boost in his efforts to win the GOP nomination next Tuesday, but it could complicate Republican efforts to hold onto the Senate in the midterms. Several buildings on 34th Street were vandalized this past weekend, including Lubbock Meals on Wheels. According to a release from the nonprofit, damage included two windows – one of which was shattered. You can find more information on how to support the organization at lubbockmealsonwheels.org.

Following last months announcements of his leave of absence, Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is suing the NCAA, seeking eligibility for the 2026 football season. KTTZ’s Samantha Larned reports on the lawsuit. Texas firefighters continue to monitor conditions in the Plains and Panhandle region after four straight days of fighting wildfires from eastern New Mexico to the Caprock Canyons. Fire danger conditions are expected to decrease as the week progresses.

Early voting in Texas’ joint primary runoff elections begins today and runs through Friday. The initial election took place in March, but the races that ended without a candidate receiving more than 50% of the votes are back on the ballot. Voters will determine which candidates will go on to represent their parties in the November general election. Our Samantha Larned reports on the races. Lubbock Animal Services is accepting newspapers donations to its shelter at 3323 Southeast Loop 289.