August 3rd, 2026

This weekend, Tim Green was elected as the new representative for Lubbock City Council District 4 in the special runoff race to replace outgoing representative Brayden Rose. Doctors and public health officials are urging parents to check that their children's vaccinations are up to date ahead of the new school year. KERA's Abigail Ruhman reports measles cases nationwide have reached their highest point in 30 years.