Local Resources

Our Bishop Van Buren reports on the 8th annual first responders basketball game from Hub City Street Hoops. The event is tomorrow from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Mae Simmons Dream Court at 2004 Oak Avenue. Last month, Lubbock public libraries relaunched a program giving the community an opportunity to chat with a social worker the first Friday of each month. You can stop by today from 1 P.M to 3 P.M. at the Godeke Branch located at 5034 Frankford Ave or schedule a meeting through the social worker tab on the libraries' website.

Updated data and information from public health officials on confirmed measles cases in the region.

With more people looking for clarity on what to do if they are confronted by immigration agents, Lubbock lawyers spoke to a local advocacy group encouraging citizens and immigrants alike to know their rights.

The priorities identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan are access to health care; mental health, substance use and homelessness; addressing chronic conditions; STIs and teen pregnancy; and improved coordination of information services and resources. Last month, Lubbock Public Health’s director presented the reports before city council, but after pushback from representatives, the vote to approve was rescheduled to Jan. 14.

Severe winter weather can be a cause of both fear and danger for travelers. According to AAA, winter storms and sloppy road conditions factor into more than 2,000 road deaths every winter.

Yesterday, Broadway Festivals announced it will not be supporting this year’s 4th on Broadway celebration, after more than 30 years in downtown Lubbock. Tonight from 6 to 8 P.M., the Groves Branch Library will be hosting a Medicare education workshop at 5520 19th Street. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more on the program and what attendees can expect.

While those using Lubbock city water do not have much to worry about in terms of potability, one local expert says those outside of the city — on well water — are at risk of ingesting high levels of arsenic.

The Texas State Board of Education approved a controversial new Bible-infused curriculum Friday, which schools may choose to adopt. KERA's Nathan Collins reports the city of Dallas may need millions more dollars on short notice to fund the police pension system. Lubbock Area United Way launched a new website to provide local data on community issues.

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren reports on this year's Alzheimer's Symposium from the Garrison Institute on Aging and its focus on caregivers. When it comes to children, climate change-driven weather disasters, such as wildfires, can have a big impact on their health. Lubbock Public Health is hosting a vaccine clinic for uninsured children and children receiving Medicaid or CHIP from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lubbock Public Health building at 2015 50th Street.

Voter ID information, vote center locations, and more on the November 5 election in Lubbock County can be found here.