State News

Three Texas Tech softball stars earned Academic All-America honors, led by pitcher NiJaree Canady, who was named Division I Team Member of the Year for the second straight season alongside teammates Jackie Lis and Mia Williams.

An Odessa man with a criminal history dating back to 1998 faces first-degree murder charges after admitting to fatally shooting his 71-year-old mother during a heated argument at their Rawhide Road home.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is leaving the NCAA to enter the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft. After a legal battle over gambling violations, Sorsby is choosing the pros over a contested college season in Lubbock.

Texas Tech volleyball is eyeing a major comeback in 2026. With a fresh schedule starting in August and the addition of All-American Maggie Boyd, the Red Raiders are ready to turn the tide after a difficult season.

This year, Texans are in for a treat with an extra day of fireworks for Independence Day — just imagine the sky lighting up in celebration!

More rain and storms are targeting Lubbock and the South Plains through the weekend. Expect potential golf-ball size hail, 70 mph winds, and a strong cold front that will drop Sunday's high to a cool 80 degrees.

Midland Police are searching for Victor Mata Villarreal, who is wanted for attempted capital murder after fleeing a traffic stop, firing a rifle at an officer, and escaping on foot. He is armed and dangerous.

Three Texas Tech men's golf stars earned Golfweek All-America honors for the 2025-26 season, marking a historic achievement for the Red Raider program after a dominant run in the national rankings.

After a Texas court granted an injunction allowing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite gambling violations, rival powerhouse programs are threatening a massive boycott against the Red Raiders.

There's a buzz in Texas about AI, but not just in tech circles. This surge in electricity demands could change the way we think about power, especially with the summer heat.

A Lubbock driver was swept away after attempting to cross floodwaters on Cesar Chavez Drive. Officials warn that just a foot of water can carry a car, making it vital to avoid rushing water during West Texas storms.

Texas has expanded its newborn screening panel to 60 conditions, adding a rare enzyme deficiency called GAMT. Here is what the new test means for Texas parents and how the screening process works.