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As confirmed measles cases in Texas plateau, New Mexico has officially reached 100 cases since the regional outbreak was identified. The board for a West Texas school district has voted to change the name of two schools again. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on the return to names paying tribute to a Confederate general. Entering the new school year, all Lubbock ISD athletic events will be cashless. Tickets can instead be purchased online, via app, or in-person using a QR code.

Lubbock City Council has set aside 20 acres at Bill McAlister Park for a proposed $50 million indoor sports complex. The nonprofit Lubbock Game Changers plans to build the 140,000-square-foot facility with volleyball and basketball courts, a championship arena, and other amenities — without using city funds.

Last week, Texas Tech’s football team landed a commitment from a five-star prospect and top recruit in the class of 2027. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more on LaDamion Guyton. A Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is set to take effect September 1. However, Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider reports a court hearing on Friday could block that law from taking effect.

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.