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Texas officials look to Arizona cities when creating crisis mental health centers.

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was reported east of Snyder late Monday night, which could be felt as far south as San Angelo and as far north as Amarillo, and tied for the 8th strongest to impact Texas in recorded history. And Texas Public Radio's Kayla Padilla reports the FBI released their active shooter report for 2023, with California, Texas and Washington ranked highest for active shooter incidents.

Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department are asking for the public’s help locating the mother of a newborn child found in a dumpster. And Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more after West Texas citizens helped raise money for Ruidoso residents to support those still dealing with the effects of wildfires and flooding in eastern New Mexico.

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren attended Playa Field Day in the west Texas town of Nazareth to hear from experts on the environmental importance of playa lakes amid declining groundwater levels. And Texas Public Radio's Brian Kirkpatrick reports the Uvalde school district and sheriff's department must release crucial records sought by the media in connection with the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting.

The lost water costs the cities millions and heightens the state’s water supply challenges.

Texas has lost more rural hospitals than any other state in recent years, and many counties lack adequate primary care services. In response to the challenges faced by rural communities and disaster-stricken areas, mobile health clinics are rolling out to provide vital medical services where they're needed most. These clinics could help residents of the Big Country and beyond.

Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports a new Center for American Progress analysis shows the distance Texans have to travel to access abortion care is proving to be a barrier for many women. And Ruidoso residents are returning after being forced to evacuate from fast-moving fires approaching the New Mexico mountain town.

Two wildfires near the village of Ruidoso in the Lincoln National Forest are growing. The entire Village of Ruidoso and multiple surrounding communities are under evacuation orders.

Residents of the New Mexico village of Ruidoso along the Texas-New Mexico Border, about four hours due west of Lubbock, have been ordered to evacuate their homes after two active fires have threatened the community. And KTEP’s Angela Kocherga has details after a state judge heard arguments from the Texas Attorney General office about its attempt to close a Catholic nonprofit that provides temporary shelter for migrants in El Paso.

Officials say a tornado that touched down in the small West Texas town of Sanderson Sunday night heavily damaged buildings and left at least 10 injured. Following the storm, resources began pouring in to help residents. And Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports Texas Democrats are promising to make the November election all about reproductive rights.