Holidays

President Joe Biden has granted 39 pardons and nearly 1,500 commutations for prisoners, including former Lubbock businessman Benny Judah. Houston Public Media’s Gail Delaughter looks at how Texas Christmas tree growers keep supplies strong despite a drought over the summer. Between this weekend and the new year, AAA projects 9.1 million people in Texas will travel more than 50 miles from home.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that more than 93,000 Texans who have served are eligible for healthcare benefits, but unenrolled. The VA is encouraging veterans exposed to blasts during their service to pursue care. And our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on Lubbock Animal Services' donation campaign and advice for pet owners this holiday season.

City of Lubbock’s Animal Services have confirmed an investigation is underway after reports from citizens over the treatment of a “critically injured dog.” The holidays can be stressful times, especially for families. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more from a local mental health expert on being patient and forgiving with others and with ourselves.

Día de los Muertos is meant to celebrate those who have passed, but one local mental health expert says grieving has become more isolated in recent years. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more. This week, Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt flagged the issue of unencrypted helmet communication frequencies in the Power 4.

The Buddy Holly Center’s annual Celebración exhibition is a tradition dating back to the 1980s, helping the Lubbock community celebrate life, death, and culture. We spoke to museum staff and artists about what the Day of the Dead and the art at the exhibit means to them.

Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports on a 1400 acre ranch acquired by Star County to build a border wall in the Rio Grande Valley. Our Bishop Van Buren has more on how to stay safe this Halloween.

Ho-ho-ho! Let’s talk about Christmas tree farms. Learn about the differences between fresh-cut, live, and plastic trees, and some alternative, non-traditional decoration ideas that may fit you just right for the holidays.

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more from a health expert on how to cope with a common form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Texas Public Radio's Brian Kirkpatrick has a look at favorable weather and cheaper gas expected across the state for Thanksgiving Day.

The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments today in the case of a Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo reports the case centers on whether her role is protected by a Texas religious freedom law. Our Reporter Samantha Larned has more from a Lubbock physician on how to stay safe as you celebrate this Halloween.

Escorted by motorcycles, a rainbow Mustang convertible pulled up in front of Smallcakes Cupcakery in North Lubbock.Santa Claus is in the driver’s seat,…