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Lubbock county has been under drought conditions for over a year, making some concerned about water conservation.

Election Day is Saturday, May 7, and four District 5 candidates in Lubbock are raising concerns over the Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association's campaign contributions to candidate Dr. Jennifer Wilson.

The South Plains is known for its bountiful crops, but growers have battled the elements for years - a problem gotten worse as natural resources, like water, dwindle. In response, some West Texas farmers are looking for an alternative.

As Texas continues to face a shortage of nurses from the COVID-19 pandemic, an NPR analysis shows new nurses have had to wait extended periods of times due to delays by the state Board of Nursing.

The results are in for Lubbock's primary elections and there were several close races on the ballot.

With hundreds of candidates vying for local or statewide office, there is a chance a winner won’t be declared after the primary. Here's a simple breakdown of what triggers a runoff election and when they will be held.

Think of County Judge as the CEO of the county. They also handle several judicial matters. There are two Republican candidates vying for the seat in Lubbock, and they faced off before in 2018. For our conversations with candidates series, we've invited both of the contenders to our studio for discussions about key issues in the community. Gary Boren is one of the candidates.

Update: On Thursday the Pac-12 announced that it will not expand its membership and the Big 12 athletic conference is exploring options for expansion. The…

Our community has been living with COVID-19 for a year and while we've learned a lot in that time, there's still a lot we don't know...and may never know.…