Sports

Texas is once again looking at legalizing sports gambling during this years’ legislative session, and supporters are being backed by some of the most influential people in Texas sports.

The Texas Tech men’s basketball team will begin play in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the matchup. Calmer weather helped to slow wildfires in the Texas Panhandle as crews worked toward containment, but some fires continue to burn across the state.

Forecasters say West Texas is bracing for another round of intense wind and high fire danger on Friday. Potential gusts across the south plains could reach up to 80 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. The No. 9 ranked Red Raider men's basketball team kicks off Big 12 Tournament play tonight. KTTZ reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the efforts to build on the program’s 100th season.

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.

The Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey reports on a bill passed by the Texas Senate, which would provide raises to teachers and other district staff. Meanwhile, the Monterey High School girls’ basketball team returned to Lubbock from the Alamodome as state champions.

Lubbock Public Health has confirmed a school-aged child recently treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility has tested positive for measles. Our Bishop Van Buren reports on a Lubbock Monterey High School basketball player who has been recruited for the country’s most prestigious high school all-star game.

State law prohibits schools from making direct name, image and likeness deals with athletes. Texas Tech says it puts them at a disadvantage as the university recruits athletes for fall 2025.

Día de los Muertos is meant to celebrate those who have passed, but one local mental health expert says grieving has become more isolated in recent years. Our reporter Samantha Larned has more. This week, Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt flagged the issue of unencrypted helmet communication frequencies in the Power 4.

Texas Tech University's men's basketball team agreed to a neutral-site exhibition game with an old rival in December. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on what this means for their previous scheduling agreements. And the Texas Newsroom’s Julian Aguilar reports on reimbursement applications to cover goods lost or destroyed in Hurricane Beryl's aftermath for Texans enrolled in food assistance programs.

Tomorrow, Lubbock will celebrate “Juneteenth,” a federal holiday marking the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas and the end of slavery after the American Civil War, with a parade and festival in Mackenzie Park. And Texas Public Radio's Camille Phillips has more on a Texas high school student invited to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team.