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The Texas Tech Innovation Hub recently hosted Red Raider Startup, a competition where teams pitched their ideas for a chance to win a thousand dollars while networking and gaining valuable experience in the process.

The EPA is currently facing a lawsuit on behalf of farmers from Johnson County, Texas, after the presence of PFAS in fertilizers allegedly infected crops and resulted in the death of livestock.

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.

Texas Tech University released its annual Security and Fire Safety Report last week, revealing campus crime statistics for the calendar year 2023.

Texas Tech Public Media helped organize a Public Education Panel on September 9 about the current state and potential future of public education in Texas, covering topics such as teacher retention, religion, vouchers and funding, and more. We have provided a recording of the event and a transcript of the panelists’ responses.

A panel of Texas lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday about the investigation into what caused the largest wildfire in Texas history, which burned more than one million acres of the panhandle in late February and early March.

A joint effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement led to the arrest of eight people in Lubbock on Wednesday. Officials are using the takedown to underline issues with stolen guns, modified weapons, and enforcing current gun laws in Texas.

An animal rights advocacy group has raised concerns after a court-ordered release of public records revealed controversial details about an experiment at Angelo State University.

According to grower Lucinda Mann, supporting local farmers and agriculture is important because without these farmers, there is no food. Employees at Idalou Harvest work to establish meaningful connections between families, farmers, and food.

As the budget season draws to a close, some city leaders are concerned about cuts and commitments that could impact the future of Lubbock's quality of life. At the same time, some are still working to pull departments like Parks and Recreation out of the Pandemic's recession.