Texas Parks & Wildlife

The virus was discovered in an animal that had been tested for rabies.

Cases of a highly contagious bird flu strain have been confirmed in mammals across the South Plains, including here in Lubbock County. Our Bishop Van Buren reports if you see wildlife showing signs of illness, you can contact your regional Texas Parks and Wildlife office at 806-761-4930 or by visiting the TPWD website. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again suing the City of Dallas over what he says are unlawful handgun bans on public property.

It’s another big game night for Red Raider basketball, and it will probably feel nostalgic for longtime fans. KTTZ reporter Bishop Van Buren has a preview of tonight’s Sweet 16 college basketball matchup between Texas Tech and Arkansas. And KWBU’s Molly-Jo Tilton reports State Representative Pat Curry is no longer backing a bill to dismantle the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

State Senator Jose Menendez says Texas Democrats will need to redouble their efforts following losses during the election earlier this month. Texas Parks and Wildlife will stock close to 350,000 rainbow trout throughout the state’s inland bodies of water starting this month. Many areas in the South Plains saw the first freeze of the season Wednesday morning, almost three weeks later than Lubbock's average first freeze.

White tail deer season is underway