During a press conference, Governor Greg Abbott gave an update on how Texas is responding to wildfires in West Texas, the chance of flash flooding in East Texas, and the severe winter weather hitting parts of the state.
As dangerously cold temperatures hit the South Plains area this week, the City of Lubbock is opening all public libraries as emergency warming centers to help people stay warm.
Texas Tech sophomore JT Toppin has been named both the Big 12 Player of the Week and Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, becoming the first player in the conference this season to sweep both awards.
Texas Tech’s surge into national prominence continues, as the Red Raiders climbed to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 and No. 10 in the Coaches Poll, both released Monday.
Authorities are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that left one person dead and another injured in north Lubbock on February 15.
