Lawmakers have a list of priorities to get through - and more money to do it.

The Lubbock-Cooper and Slaton school districts have received national news coverage for reports of racist bullying.

A November earthquake in West Texas was felt hours away from its epicenter. Turns out, it was the third-largest quake in Texas history.

As nonprofit organizations, churches are not allowed to endorse or oppose political candidates. They could lose their tax-exempt status for doing so. But a recent investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that law is not really enforced.

Three million Texans live in rural communities across the state. Their towns might be small, but they face big challenges.

Lubbockites are once again voting on a road bond package. This one’s for $200 million and would pay for rebuilding work that’s needed on 22 miles of roads throughout town.

Texas is one of a dozen states that still have restrictive laws on marijuana. But the conversation around cannabis is changing. As public opinion on the issue shifts, politicians are taking notice and talking about their plans for the plant while on the campaign trail.

Stray dogs are a concern in Lubbock, especially after a recent attack that killed one person and injured another.

Maines was the first woman TV news anchor in Lubbock.

It’s officially election season in Texas. Voters will choose representatives for a wide range of offices, mostly at district and statewide levels. We might still be several weeks away from Election Day, but with such a long ballot to prepare for, it’s a good idea to start researching and asking questions. We’re here to help with that.