Texas Tech Athletics

After 20 years as AT&T Stadium and nearly 80 years bearing the name of former university president Clifford Jones, Texas Tech Athletics has announced that the Red Raiders will now play from “Galaxy Stadium.” The 15-year naming rights deal between Texas Tech and data center developer Galaxy is just the latest in a push from university leadership to join in on high-tech research, large-scale data, and AI.

Cody Campbell, a major Texas Tech booster and GOP megadonor, has vocally defended Brendan Sorsby’s right to play amid a legal battle stemming from his betting scandal.

Monday evening, Texas Tech University confirmed that quarterback Brendan Sorsby is parting ways with Texas Tech football to enter the NFL supplemental draft. Our Brad Burt reports the announcement came hours after the Big 12 Conference filed a complaint in federal court, seeking legal confirmation to potentially impose sanctions against Texas Tech if Sorsby was allowed to play. The Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals’ Clinically Integrated Network is terminating all contracts with United Healthcare over “unsustainable” reimbursement. The director of TORCH CIN says he wants to continue working with UnitedHealthcare, but the major insurance company isn’t treating rural hospitals fairly.

Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA and subsequent temporary injunction allowing him to play in the 2026 season has drawn plenty of attention. Our Samantha Larned reports that includes the Office of Texas Attorney General, which sent a letter to the Big 12 on Thursday, warning the Conference against potential sanctions placed on Texas Tech. Lubbock’s Public Libraries are once again partnering with Reliant Energy to operate as ‘cooling centers’ for residents over the summer. KTTZ reporter Riley Wilson has more. You can find cooling center hours here.

Texas Tech University Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt has released a statement regarding this week’s temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in the 2026 season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court. Officials in Kerr County say they need an additional $85 million to wrap up recovery efforts following last year's floods. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports funding from the Texas Legislature and other sources is still needed to build emergency capacity.

A judge heard from attorneys representing the NCAA and Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby yesterday in a temporary injunction hearing for Sorsby’s ineligibility lawsuit. The player was declared ineligible to play indefinitely after it was announced at the end of April that Sorsby was seeking treatment for gambling addiction. The judge did not make a public decision in Monday’s hearing. If the ineligibility stands, Sorsby could still enter the NFL supplemental draft and potentially become the first player chosen from there since 2019.

Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been declared permanently ineligible to play by the NCAA. Our Samantha Larned reports that the university has announced its intentions to appeal the decision. This Saturday, a memorial will be held for longtime Lubbock radio host Chad Hasty at 2 p.m. at The Message, 5502 Auburn Street. According to his obituary, rather than flowers, folks can make contributions to the Chad Hasty Free Market Institute Scholarship Fund or the Texas Girls and Boys Ranch. Click here to find out how.

Judge Phillip Hays with the 99th District Court has recused himself from the lawsuit filed by Texas Tech quarterback Brendon Sorsby against the NCAA, after the NCAA declared Sorsby ineligible to play while they investigate accusations of online sports betting that violates the NCAA’s anti-gambling rules. From April 2025 to April 2026, nearly half a million Texans lost SNAP eligibility, according to data from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Our Samantha Larned reports federal changes to SNAP in 2025 could put financial pressure on the states.

Following last months announcements of his leave of absence, Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is suing the NCAA, seeking eligibility for the 2026 football season. KTTZ’s Samantha Larned reports on the lawsuit. Texas firefighters continue to monitor conditions in the Plains and Panhandle region after four straight days of fighting wildfires from eastern New Mexico to the Caprock Canyons. Fire danger conditions are expected to decrease as the week progresses.

Even as policymakers and athletic administrators say the new era of student-athlete compensation has thrown a wrench into college sports, it’s hard to get information about how much public universities are paying their players.