Politics

Lousiana's Ten Commandments mandate for public schools was struck down by a federal district court, this week. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says that’s not likely to stop Texas lawmakers from taking up their own version. Lubbock has one of the highest rates of aggravated domestic violence in U.S. cities with a population over 250,000. A program by U.S. attorneys from the state focused on prosecuting domestic abusers may be at risk once president-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session.

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.

From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close.

Assistant professor of government for South Plains College, Drew Landry, came by the KTTZ studio to discuss early voter turnout, local propositions and county races, public education in Texas and the impact of these elections on next year’s school voucher fight, and how voters can approach the anxiety of election season.

At East Caney Baptist Church outside Sulphur Springs, which has been in operation for over 160 years, we asked worshippers what’s on their minds as they prepare to head to the polls.

Families, friends, and church communities have increasingly found themselves divided along politically partisan lines, either unable to discuss important issues or estranged. Is there a way to come back from the current status quo?

A majority of American Muslims have been voting for Democratic presidents since 2004, but their support for the blue party is cracking.

After a few successful script readings last year, Brently Heilbron is presenting a full-scale staging of his satiric musical Young Greg Abbott.

The government contends that ghost guns kits count as a firearm under a 1968 law. But those challenging the rule contend “a kit of parts is not a weapon.”