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Today is the last day to register for the Garrison Institute on Aging's Alzheimer's Awareness Symposium. Our Samantha Larned says this year’s free event has a focus on the family members acting as caregivers. You can RSVP by calling 806-743-7821 or visiting TTUHSC's website. KERA's Pablo Arauz Peña has more on estimates that Texas’ population reached 30.5 million people this year.

A political science professor with McMurry University says that with factors like uncontested races — of which Lubbock had 13 — the Democratic Party in West Texas is in shambles. The future of the region's major industries like oil and gas, may be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s approach to foreign affairs.

The Texas Comptroller told the Senate Committee on Local Government last week that the legislature needs to take action on the rising price of housing in the state. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies has more. Here in Lubbock, the Silent Wings Museum is offering free admission in honor of Veterans Day today, with a special ceremony beginning at 11 A.M.

KERA's Katherine Hobbs reports that conservationists at the Fort Worth Zoo released a record-breaking number of Texas horned lizards in the month of October. Texas Parks and Wildlife says now is the time to plant wildflowers to help our pollinators. You can find more information on what to plant in your region from the Native Plant Society of Texas at npsot.org.

Lubbock’s public transportation provider, Citibus gave a route study presentation at Tuesday’s city council meeting about adjustments, improvements, and expansions to its services. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more on the council’s response to the proposed next steps.

Tuesday was election day in Lubbock and across the country, our news team has the results and data that matter for the city and the county.

It's election day, we've got everything you need to know to vote in Lubbock County. Early voting turnout has already broken records for the county. More than 99,000 people checked into polls for early voting in Lubbock County, according to the elections office. The Texas Newsroom's Rachel Osier Lindley has more on early voting turnout across the state of Texas.

Hospitals in Texas must begin asking patients for their citizenship status under an executive order that took effect on Friday. Lubbock hospitals say “any response to questions regarding citizenship status will not affect patient care.” And Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports the State of Texas will not allow federal election monitors at polling places.

This election season is taking a bitter toll on couples and families with political differences. But Texas Public Radio’s Kayla Padilla says there are a few things you can do to avoid letting the partisan divide wreck your love life and keep the peace at family gatherings.

While energy experts say the Texas energy grid is more reliable than three years ago, KERA’s Pablo Arauz Peña reports the grid still faces challenges as providers transition to clean energy sources. Last week, school districts across Lubbock County took part in the seventh annual United we read event to encourage a love of reading in their students.