The city of Lubbock hosted a public meeting on AI data centers. About 500 people turned out and 67 people spoke up to express concerns and offer feedback.

A handful of Texas cities have decriminalized having small amounts of marijuana. Lubbock could be next. Local activist Adam Hernandez joined Sarah Self-Walbrick in the studio to tell us more about Freedom Act Lubbock, a citizen-led petition…

Tonja Hagy Valdine has lived in houses around Lubbock. But she found a home in South Overton. “I was thrilled because I was moving back into older Lubbock,” she said. “It was like coming home. We found our house on Avenue X a little over three years…

Reporter Brad Burt tells us the City of Lubbock's Animal Services will reopen today after a distemper outbreak. News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports a federal judge in Amarillo will hear a case today about a fraud lawsuit the state and an…

A formal complaint from the North and East Lubbock Coalition and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas has been filed with federal officials, claiming the city’s acceptance of federal money without addressing racist zoning is in violation of the Civil Rights…

Reporter Brad Burt tells us the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office will receive another round of funding to send inmates out of the county due to overcrowding at the jail. News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports electric vehicle drivers in Texas will…

Two tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle this season have shaken up many West Texans. But the chance of surviving that kind of event is high if you take proper precautions in a safe structure. Reporter Reece Nations tells us more.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick shares advice from a horticulturist on how to keep plants alive in the intense heat. KUT's Rebecca Noel reports children's advocates and public education experts from around the state say they're generally…

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us how Texas Tech is complying with a new state law about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. KUT's Becky Fogel reports a constitutional amendment will be on the ballot this fall to give a cost of living…

When you go to the doctor for an annual visit, you know they’ll check vital signs, like your blood pressure. An American health task force now recommends doctors add another step to routine check-ups for adults - anxiety screenings. The U.S.…

Lions and camels and mammoths - oh my! Those are just some of the critters who have roamed the South Plains. Animals and people have traversed the region’s harsh conditions for thousands of years, searching for water. They left their marks - bones,…

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick warns car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes during today's excessive heat. Texas Public Radio's Dan Katz reports a new CNBC survey ranks Texas as the worst state in the country to live…

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick tells us how Lubbock cyclists are handling the heat. KERA’s Toluwani Osibamowo reports on data that shows more than 2,000 Texans died from fentanyl poisoning last year.

The Lubbock Police Department is having open talks about law enforcement in our neighborhoods. Our Reporter Reece Nations recently attended a community meeting hosted by LPD and tells us more about the conversations that were had.

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports on a 500% increase in syphilis cases diagnosed in Lubbock. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider tells us state lawmakers have reached an agreement on an $18 billion deal to cut property taxes.

Many renters in Texas are struggling this year, including in Lubbock. If you’re looking for help paying rent, Brad Burt reports the waitlist for Section 8 financial assistance re-opens today. Also, Texas is getting more than $60 million in federal…

News Director Sarah Self-Walbrick reports the Lubbock Police Department got almost 600 calls over the long holiday weekend about illegal fireworks. Texas Public Radio's Camille Phillips looks at an increase in the number of students dropping out of…

The Texas Newsroom's Sergio Martínez-Beltrán reports on the latest Texas legislature negotiations for property tax relief. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says The City of Houston is suing the state of Texas to overturn a law that was led by…

Independence Day is coming up on Tuesday. Did you know that Lubbock hosts one of the largest free festivals in the state to celebrate the holiday? Leslie Cranford recently talked with Sarah Self-Walbrick in the studio about this year's Fourth on…