October 8th, 2026

Lubbock ISD has announced that there was a data security incident that exposed some employee information, including Social Security numbers, emails, and physical addresses. Those with compromised information will begin receiving notifications on Oct. 26. Frontline’s dedicated hotline for the incident can be reached at 833-516-8792, Monday through Friday. At the end of September, the E.L. Reed Herbarium at Texas Tech held its 100th anniversary celebration. Our Riley Wilson reports on how the facility has served as a record of plant life in West Texas since 1925.