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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.

Student athletes would be able to receive a slice of the billions of dollars Texas colleges generate in revenue from their sports teams.

Texas Tech’s softball team will make the program’s first-ever appearance in the Women’s College World Series this Thursday. The Texas House has voted to allow for periods of prayer and Bible readings in public and charter schools. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says the measure may be challenged down the line. Tomorrow, Mayor Mark McBrayer and city councilman Gordon Harris will be hosting Coffee with the Mayor in District 2 at 7 A.M. at the United Supermarkets at 2630 Parkway Drive.

The winners will compete in the national championships this summer.

This week, the Texas Senate gave final approval to the Uvalde Strong Act, a bill focused on improving school safety training and coordination between officers and schools. After the retirement of longtime head coach Jill Schneider, Lubbock ISD has announced a new head girls basketball coach at Monterey High School. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren breaks down the hire. Civic Lubbock, Inc. has extended sign-up deadlines to June 15 for volunteers, sponsors, and both food and non-food vendors for the 4th on Broadway event. More information can also be found at LBKJuly4th.org.

The City of Lubbock recognized graduates of its annual citizen education program, Lubbock 101, at Tuesday's council meeting. Schools are also taking this time to celebrate their students' accomplishments. Our Bishop Van Buren reports on Lubbock Monterey's graduating basketball star Aaliyah Chavez receiving her 2025 Naismith High School Girls Player of the Year trophy yesterday.