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A fire burning at a power substation southeast of Lubbock has been contained, but officials say it’s expected to continue to burn for about 40 days. For Texans who plan to vote by mail this year, applications must be received by the local election office today. And taking place this weekend, the United Supermarkets Lubbock Marathon has events for families and athletes alike.

A team of linemen from Lubbock Power & Light was recognized this week for their assistance in restoring power to Florida after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. And KERA’s Katherine Hobbs has more after an attorney for those who filed a lawsuit over the Texas foster care system says the group will appeal a ruling to remove the judge in the case.

A new Keller ISD policy requires approval by the superintendent before students can produce and perform a play. Some parents call it censorship because previously approved plays are no longer ok.

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails.

Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.

Lubbock has a busy weekend ahead and our team has a rundown of events happening across the city this Saturday. Click here for more information.

After a community event hosted by the East Lubbock Art House bringing further attention to disparities in Lubbock's housing, we took a look at the data to break down what's making it harder for citizens to own a home.

Frenship Independent School District cut the ribbon on its newest elementary school campus yesterday. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more from the event. And the City of Lubbock is holding a joint public hearing for the Unified Development Code tonight at 6 p.m. at Citizens Tower.

The 62-year-old South Texas native talks about his journey from barbecuing at work at a car dealership to making cooking videos that get millions of views.

The East Lubbock Art House is hosting the Parkway Mural Fest tomorrow, September 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art House at 405 MLK Jr. Boulevard, carrying a theme of housing and land justice in Lubbock. KERA’s Toluwani Osibamowo reports the Texas State Fair's ban on guns at this year's event will stay in place after surviving a legal challenge from the Texas Attorney General. And today marks the first official day of the 107th annual South Plains Fair.