State News

With Texas Tech University hitting a record enrollment of over 45,000 students, business leads as the most popular degree path at 21%, while education and social sciences sit at the bottom with 4% each.

An anonymous tip led Texas DPS to arrest Ronnie Matthew Velarde, a documented West Texas Tango gang member on the state's Most Wanted list, in Midland. The tipster is now eligible for a cash reward up to $5,000.

Local anglers are heading to Buffalo Springs Lake Saturday, September 26th to fish for a cause, with all the money going straight to kids fighting cancer right here in Lubbock.

Texas Tech has reached a historic milestone with a record 45,812 students enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year, driven by a massive influx of first-time college students and five consecutive years of summer growth.

A 20-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire on Lubbock police officers during a traffic stop on MLK Boulevard. Following a brief car chase, officers returned fire when the suspect pointed a gun at them.

A 32-year-old Midland father faces a manslaughter charge after his 1-year-old daughter was found dead under him while he was intoxicated. Guillermo Juarez remains held on a $1,005,000 bond following the tragic incident.

Violinist Lindsey Stirling brings her Snow Waltz Tour to Lubbock's Buddy Holly Hall on Dec. 23 with special guest ARKAI. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind holiday show.

Texas dove season is going statewide on September 1st for the first time ever, and the numbers heading into this season are hard to ignore.

Texas Tech has announced it will honor former president Clifford B. Jones and his wife Audrey by naming the football student section "The Jones Student Section at Galaxy Stadium," keeping their historic 100-year legacy alive.

Lubbock voters approved a property tax increase, bringing the proposed 2026 rate to $0.513421 per $100 valuation. Learn how to calculate your bill and share your feedback at the public hearing on September 1 at Citizens Tower.