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Last week, Texas Tech University’s president Lawrence Schovanec was named Big 12 Conference representative on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on what the position entails. Texas school districts have until September 1 to comply with Senate Bill 13. KERA’s Bill Zeeble explains the new library law, which critics worry could become a book ban policy.

The Lubbock ISD Athletics Hall of Honor Class of 2025 was inducted this weekend. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren details the seven individuals and two teams who were celebrated. The Lubbock mayor’s office is trying to boost turnout for the city’s monthly Coffee with the Mayor events. Our Samantha Larned reports the next event is in District 4 tomorrow at 7 a.m. at the Market Street at 4205 98th Street.

More than 140,000 patients could be left without in-network access to Covenant Health facilities depending on the results of negotiations between the system and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Those with questions can call Covenant’s contracting team at (806) 725-6663. The Big 12 Conference announced the winners of its Athlete of the Year award yesterday. Our Bishop Van Buren reports on a Red Raider earning the honor for the first time ever: star softball pitcher Nijaree Canady.

Lubbock ISD is adopting a new policy regarding students' cell phone usage, in compliance with state law. KTTZ's Bishop Van Buren breaks down what students and their parents can expect. Our Sean Ryan reports on the 29th Annual Charles and Rose Hankson Fishing Derby taking place tomorrow at Mae Simmons Lake from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. Fishing gear donations are being accepted at the lake this morning around 9 A.M.

Lubbock’s professional soccer team has been crowned champion of the Lone Star Conference after defeating a Midland-based football club Saturday night. KTTZ's Bishop Van Buren reports the Lubbock Matadors will face the Jacksonville Armada Football Club tomorrow at 6 p.m. The winner will advance to the national semifinals scheduled for next weekend. Replacing the old mosquito hotline, the City of Lubbock's Vector Control Department is now accepting online requests for neighborhood mosquito spraying services. A link to the requests can be found at mylubbock.us/vector-control.

Though their season ended last week, Texas Tech University’s softball team is still making headlines. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on developments in the program and what Tech fans have to look forward to in the coming year. The Texas Department of Transportation is notifying individuals impacted by a data breach, which has compromised hundred of thousands of Texans' crash reports.

Texas Tech’s softball team fell to the University of Texas in the Women’s College World Series final on Friday. Reporter Bishop Van Buren recaps the end of a historic Red Raiders run. Meanwhile, fans back in Lubbock took shelter from Thursday night’s storms and tornado threats.

Lubbock ISD announced yesterday the hiring of a new head coach for the Lubbock High School girls basketball team. President Trump has reneged on billions of dollars for states to improve broadband Internet usage. Texas Public Radio’s Paul Flahive reports Texas would have gained $55 million. The City of Lubbock Water Utilities Department is reminding residents that fats, oils and grease — or FOG — should not be poured down the drain. And along with trash, composting, or reusing, FOG can be recycled at the Southside Citizens Convenience Station on 1631 84th Street.

Texas Tech’s softball team plays in the Women’s College World Series championship tonight for the first time in program history. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the faceoff with the University of Texas, which will start tonight at 7 P.M.

The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Jason Sims as Monterey High School's new football coach and athletic coordinator. Two major bills concerning the regulation of THC in Texas have cleared both chambers of the Texas legislature, one to ban THC products and another to expand Texas' compassionate use program for medicinal cannabis. These and other bills are coming as lawmakers prepare to wrap up the current session on Monday, June 2nd.