5 things to know: Monday; How Damien Cortez impacted the people who inspired him, no. 7 Texas Tech beats Kansas State to take sole Big 12 lead, TTU student and DACA Dreamer recognized on Senate floor, Congressional budget includes protections for cotton, the White House defends decision to block memo release

5 things to know: Monday; How Damien Cortez impacted the people who inspired him, no. 7 Texas Tech beats Kansas State to take sole Big 12 lead, TTU student and DACA Dreamer recognized on Senate floor, Congressional budget includes protections for cotton, the White House defends decision to block memo release

Saba Nafees was born in Pakistan and brought to the U.S. by her parents when she was 11-years-old. She is just one of the thousands of immigrants who applied for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy when it was first introduced during the Obama administration. 

Saba Nafees was born in Pakistan and brought to the U.S. by her parents when she was 11-years-old. She is just one of the thousands of immigrants who applied for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy when it was first introduced during the Obama administration. 

Texas DPS worked to carve a truck out of a metal building. The truck went through the side of a building near the Lubbock-Cooper High School campus.  

Texas DPS worked to carve a truck out of a metal building. The truck went through the side of a building near the Lubbock-Cooper High School campus.  

Multiple fire departments respond to a reported structure fire in New Home.

Multiple fire departments respond to a reported structure fire in New Home.

Keenan Evans scored 19 points in the win.

Keenan Evans scored 19 points in the win.

Lubbock Police Department reports it has received several inquiries today regarding a Facebook post that seems to be making its rounds across social media.

Lubbock Police Department reports it has received several inquiries today regarding a Facebook post that seems to be making its rounds across social media.

As police continue investigating what led up to the 12-year-old Damien Cortez’s death at a Mcdonalds drive thru, those who knew Damien are mourning.  

As police continue investigating what led up to the 12-year-old Damien Cortez’s death at a Mcdonalds drive thru, those who knew Damien are mourning.  

LFR battled a cotton warehouse fire Saturday that started in the early morning hours. 

LFR battled a cotton warehouse fire Saturday that started in the early morning hours. 

Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department’s Persons Crimes Unit is investigating the death of a 12-year-old male who was shot outside a restaurant at the corner of 50^th Street and Interstate 27. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department’s Persons Crimes Unit is investigating the death of a 12-year-old male who was shot outside a restaurant at the corner of 50^th Street and Interstate 27. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

These 93 days without any rain are wreaking havoc for volunteer fire fighters and wildfires now are becoming an everyday occurrence. An unexpected blaze near Salton on highway 84 ravaged about 20 acres of land.

These 93 days without any rain are wreaking havoc for volunteer fire fighters and wildfires now are becoming an everyday occurrence. An unexpected blaze near Salton on highway 84 ravaged about 20 acres of land.

Nearly 530 venues around the world host a “Night to Shine” prom for special needs students, including the Springs Fellowship church right here in Lubbock. 

Nearly 530 venues around the world host a “Night to Shine” prom for special needs students, including the Springs Fellowship church right here in Lubbock. 

The budget deal passed through Congress included more than just money to keep the government running. 

The budget deal passed through Congress included more than just money to keep the government running. 

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – A high school teacher in a small West Texas town has been sentenced to almost 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to enticing a 16-year-old male student.
 

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – A high school teacher in a small West Texas town has been sentenced to almost 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to enticing a 16-year-old male student.
 

Crews are battling a grass fire near Wayne’s on eastbound 84 near County Road 7260. 

Crews are battling a grass fire near Wayne’s on eastbound 84 near County Road 7260. 

Around noon today, a Lubbock Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 4300 block of 53rd Street.

Around noon today, a Lubbock Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 4300 block of 53rd Street.

MIDLAND, Texas (AP) – An autopsy on the skeletal remains of two people discovered in a West Texas trash pit has determined they were homicide victims who suffered gunshot wounds to the head.

MIDLAND, Texas (AP) – An autopsy on the skeletal remains of two people discovered in a West Texas trash pit has determined they were homicide victims who suffered gunshot wounds to the head.

Twenty central Lubbock homes have been evacuated after a city employee doing maintenance work hit a gas line. 

Twenty central Lubbock homes have been evacuated after a city employee doing maintenance work hit a gas line. 

In October, Lubbock’s Breedlove Foods sent thousands of dehydrated meals to hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico but they did not make it to the island.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mission was to deliver 30 million meals as soon as possible.

In October, Lubbock’s Breedlove Foods sent thousands of dehydrated meals to hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico but they did not make it to the island.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mission was to deliver 30 million meals as soon as possible.

Broadway veteran David Gaschen returns to perform in a Moonlight Broadway concert this weekend. Watch his interview from “Good Day Lubbock.”

Broadway veteran David Gaschen returns to perform in a Moonlight Broadway concert this weekend. Watch his interview from “Good Day Lubbock.”

Plainview Firefighter Chief Rusty Powers was named the South Plains EMS (SPEMS) Educator of the Year at the 41st Annual SPEMS Conference in Lubbock. 

Plainview Firefighter Chief Rusty Powers was named the South Plains EMS (SPEMS) Educator of the Year at the 41st Annual SPEMS Conference in Lubbock. 

Mary with The Triple D shows us another sweet option for your Valentine’s Day plans in today’s Friday Wine Day!

Mary with The Triple D shows us another sweet option for your Valentine’s Day plans in today’s Friday Wine Day!

TRAXXAS Monster Truck Tour invades the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum on February 9th. See…

TRAXXAS Monster Truck Tour invades the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum on February 9th. See…

5 things to know: Friday; Breedlove unable to ship thousands of meals to Puerto Rico, the ‘JUUL’ vaporizer: The lesser evil? Or a risky bandwagon vaping trend? Man found with fatal gunshot wound in car outside McDonald’s, David Carrillo convicted for capital murder in double homicide, Congress stumbles into gov’t shutdown, budget deal stalled

5 things to know: Friday; Breedlove unable to ship thousands of meals to Puerto Rico, the ‘JUUL’ vaporizer: The lesser evil? Or a risky bandwagon vaping trend? Man found with fatal gunshot wound in car outside McDonald’s, David Carrillo convicted for capital murder in double homicide, Congress stumbles into gov’t shutdown, budget deal stalled

While vaping has been around for a few year, smoke shops in Lubbock are seeing an uptick in sales of little vape devices called the ‘JUUL.’

While vaping has been around for a few year, smoke shops in Lubbock are seeing an uptick in sales of little vape devices called the ‘JUUL.’

Texas Tech is commemorating the Scientific Revolution this week. 

Texas Tech is commemorating the Scientific Revolution this week. 

Lubbock ISD Trustee Mark Blankenship will not run for re-election.

Lubbock ISD Trustee Mark Blankenship will not run for re-election.

Lubbock City Council members approved the second reading on re-zoning in the Guadalupe neighborhood in northeast Lubbock.

Lubbock City Council members approved the second reading on re-zoning in the Guadalupe neighborhood in northeast Lubbock.

The future of Municipal Coliseum and Auditorium will be on the May 5th ballot.

The future of Municipal Coliseum and Auditorium will be on the May 5th ballot.

A Lubbock jury convicted David Carrillo of capital murder for the deaths of his former common-law wife Jennifer Cruz and her boyfriend, Albert “Bo” Martinez Thursday afternoon after a little more than an hour of deliberation.

A Lubbock jury convicted David Carrillo of capital murder for the deaths of his former common-law wife Jennifer Cruz and her boyfriend, Albert “Bo” Martinez Thursday afternoon after a little more than an hour of deliberation.

UMC Children’s Hospital unveiled a new $1.4 million renovation project funded by the Children’s Miracle Network Fund and other community donors.  

UMC Children’s Hospital unveiled a new $1.4 million renovation project funded by the Children’s Miracle Network Fund and other community donors.  

After a year of planning and negotiating, Covenant Health officially purchased the two stand-alone West Texas ERs 

After a year of planning and negotiating, Covenant Health officially purchased the two stand-alone West Texas ERs 

Investigators with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested a person of interest on unrelated charges, to be questioned about the murder of Katrina Castillo.

Investigators with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested a person of interest on unrelated charges, to be questioned about the murder of Katrina Castillo.

(LUBBOCK, TX) – One person is in custody after crashing a stolen SUV into an unmarked Lubbock Police Department car. One officer and another occupant in a pickup truck were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

(LUBBOCK, TX) – One person is in custody after crashing a stolen SUV into an unmarked Lubbock Police Department car. One officer and another occupant in a pickup truck were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

Covenant Health acquires West Texas ER Effective February 1, Covenant Health acquired West Texas ER, which will now be in-network with most major insurers.

Covenant Health acquires West Texas ER Effective February 1, Covenant Health acquired West Texas ER, which will now be in-network with most major insurers.

Lubbock National Bank will presented a $35,000 title sponsorship donation to Moonlight Musicals, prior to the opening weekend of their 2018 season. The first show will be Moonlight Pops: Serenade to Broadway, starring David Gaschen.

Lubbock National Bank will presented a $35,000 title sponsorship donation to Moonlight Musicals, prior to the opening weekend of their 2018 season. The first show will be Moonlight Pops: Serenade to Broadway, starring David Gaschen.

SWAT teams respond to anything from felony warrant services, barricaded situations, hostage situations, whether it happens to be in a vehicle or at a residence.

SWAT teams respond to anything from felony warrant services, barricaded situations, hostage situations, whether it happens to be in a vehicle or at a residence.

Texas Tech is the first Big 12 team to reach 20 wins overall and is tied with No. 10 Kansas (19-5, 8-3) atop the conference standings.

Texas Tech is the first Big 12 team to reach 20 wins overall and is tied with No. 10 Kansas (19-5, 8-3) atop the conference standings.

5 things to know: Thursday; Carrillo Capital Murder Trial: Carrillo admits killing victims in interview with detectives, Man arrested after DPS pursuit in south Lubbock, SWAT: Not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, No. 7 Texas Tech wins 5th straight, 76-58 over Iowa State, Senate leaders’ budget deal faces opposition in both parties

5 things to know: Thursday; Carrillo Capital Murder Trial: Carrillo admits killing victims in interview with detectives, Man arrested after DPS pursuit in south Lubbock, SWAT: Not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, No. 7 Texas Tech wins 5th straight, 76-58 over Iowa State, Senate leaders’ budget deal faces opposition in both parties

Instead of athletes, the Golden Tornadoes focus on their college-bound seniors.  

Instead of athletes, the Golden Tornadoes focus on their college-bound seniors.  

Day two of testimony starts out setting the scene as officers arrive at Jennifer Cruz’s house.

Day two of testimony starts out setting the scene as officers arrive at Jennifer Cruz’s house.

South Plains EMS has named a Plainview man its Paramedic of the Year.

South Plains EMS has named a Plainview man its Paramedic of the Year.

One person is in custody after a DPS pursuit Wednesday afternoon.  

One person is in custody after a DPS pursuit Wednesday afternoon.  

LUBBOCK, Texas – Every year the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joins the nation in recognizing the agriculture community. 

LUBBOCK, Texas – Every year the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joins the nation in recognizing the agriculture community. 

Schlotzsky’s, is opening its newest location on 82nd Street February 15. The Schlotzsky’s at Liberty Park will kick-off its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 15 by rewarding the first 100 guests who purchase a CinnaPack of six Cinnabon Classic rolls with free Schlotzsky’s for a year. The free sandwiches for a year prize entitles each winner to one small original sandwich per week for a year at this Schlotzsky’s locati…

Schlotzsky’s, is opening its newest location on 82nd Street February 15. The Schlotzsky’s at Liberty Park will kick-off its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 15 by rewarding the first 100 guests who purchase a CinnaPack of six Cinnabon Classic rolls with free Schlotzsky’s for a year. The free sandwiches for a year prize entitles each winner to one small original sandwich per week for a year at this Schlotzsky’s locati…

5 things to know: Wednesday; 20-year-old homicide victim identified by LSO, LP&L move to ERCOT could pave the way for green energy, crumbling rural healthcare system affecting expecting mothers, recovering from DOW’s downfall, lawmakers try to push through fifth short-term spending bill to avoid a shutdown

5 things to know: Wednesday; 20-year-old homicide victim identified by LSO, LP&L move to ERCOT could pave the way for green energy, crumbling rural healthcare system affecting expecting mothers, recovering from DOW’s downfall, lawmakers try to push through fifth short-term spending bill to avoid a shutdown

It is a problem with colossal implications.  Access to healthcare in rural America is dwindling. 

It is a problem with colossal implications.  Access to healthcare in rural America is dwindling. 

It’s Christmas in February for Wayland Baptist University. 

It’s Christmas in February for Wayland Baptist University. 

United Supermarkets makes a $500,000 investment to LCU’s latest construction project.  

United Supermarkets makes a $500,000 investment to LCU’s latest construction project.  

South Plains Rural Health Services is urging Congress to renew the Health Center Trust Fund. 

South Plains Rural Health Services is urging Congress to renew the Health Center Trust Fund. 

Lubbock Power and Light’s proposed move to ERCOT could make way for more green energy and environmental protection. 

Lubbock Power and Light’s proposed move to ERCOT could make way for more green energy and environmental protection. 

It was an emotional first day of testimony for the families of Jennifer Cruz and Albert Martinez.  

It was an emotional first day of testimony for the families of Jennifer Cruz and Albert Martinez.  

The DOW’s 1,175 point implosion on Monday was the biggest decline in a single day ever.

The DOW’s 1,175 point implosion on Monday was the biggest decline in a single day ever.

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico sheriff’s deputy says authorities have found two bodies and a vehicle in remote eastern New Mexico, and investigators are awaiting a medical examiner’s report to determine whether the remains are those of a missing elderly couple. 

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico sheriff’s deputy says authorities have found two bodies and a vehicle in remote eastern New Mexico, and investigators are awaiting a medical examiner’s report to determine whether the remains are those of a missing elderly couple. 

During the February 8, 2018 meeting, the Lubbock City Council will consider the 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to call a Special Election on May 5, 2018. This election would give citizens the opportunity to vote for or against authorization to abandon the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium and Coliseum. In 1961, the citizens of Lubbock voted to amend the City Charter to state: “The City of Lubbock shall not permanently abandon the land, or buildings used and known as the Lubbock Mu…

During the February 8, 2018 meeting, the Lubbock City Council will consider the 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to call a Special Election on May 5, 2018. This election would give citizens the opportunity to vote for or against authorization to abandon the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium and Coliseum. In 1961, the citizens of Lubbock voted to amend the City Charter to state: “The City of Lubbock shall not permanently abandon the land, or buildings used and known as the Lubbock Mu…

Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department Persons Crimes Unit are investigating a late night shooting that sent one victim to the hospital. 

Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department Persons Crimes Unit are investigating a late night shooting that sent one victim to the hospital. 

Horsing around puts local teen in a coma for seven days. He came out of it with a new life philosophy. It’s a Covenant Children’s Story of Strength.

Horsing around puts local teen in a coma for seven days. He came out of it with a new life philosophy. It’s a Covenant Children’s Story of Strength.

If you’re feeling stressed out, some psychiatrists say helping others may soothe your soul. 

If you’re feeling stressed out, some psychiatrists say helping others may soothe your soul. 

Today, Texas House Representative Dustin Burrows hosted “Donuts with Dustin” at the Slaton Bakery.

Today, Texas House Representative Dustin Burrows hosted “Donuts with Dustin” at the Slaton Bakery.

Levelland area leaders gathered today to demand that Congress renew funding for community health centers – a critical part of the nation’s health care infrastructure.

Levelland area leaders gathered today to demand that Congress renew funding for community health centers – a critical part of the nation’s health care infrastructure.

Beginning Thursday, February 8th, Lone Star Dirt and Paving, under contract with the City of Lubbock, will begin an asphalt and concrete paving improvement project on 66th and Iola Ave.

Beginning Thursday, February 8th, Lone Star Dirt and Paving, under contract with the City of Lubbock, will begin an asphalt and concrete paving improvement project on 66th and Iola Ave.

Bodyworks has completed the acquisition of the Freedom Fitness location at 19th & Quaker, and will be bringing it into the Bodyworks family of…

Bodyworks has completed the acquisition of the Freedom Fitness location at 19th & Quaker, and will be bringing it into the Bodyworks family of…

LUBBOCK, Texas – Immigrants question whether to file taxes or not, teen pregnancy rates in Texas at historic low, police identify victim of last week’s fatal hit-and-run crash, men’s basketball matches program best ranking, US economy fundamentally strong despite stock market plunge

LUBBOCK, Texas – Immigrants question whether to file taxes or not, teen pregnancy rates in Texas at historic low, police identify victim of last week’s fatal hit-and-run crash, men’s basketball matches program best ranking, US economy fundamentally strong despite stock market plunge

Ledesma recommends to always file regardless of what temporary legal status you may have whether it be DACA, TPS, or an employment visa, paying uncle Sam could prove to beneficial down the line. 

Ledesma recommends to always file regardless of what temporary legal status you may have whether it be DACA, TPS, or an employment visa, paying uncle Sam could prove to beneficial down the line. 

Teen pregnancy and childbearing are at historic lows. According to the organization, Power to Decide, between 1991 and 2016, teen birth rates declines by 67% nationwide and in Texas, 60%.  

Teen pregnancy and childbearing are at historic lows. According to the organization, Power to Decide, between 1991 and 2016, teen birth rates declines by 67% nationwide and in Texas, 60%.  

(LUBBOCK, TX) – Police identify last week’s deadly hit and run crash as 18-year-old Joey Aguero.

(LUBBOCK, TX) – Police identify last week’s deadly hit and run crash as 18-year-old Joey Aguero.

Opening statements begin tomorrow in the capital murder trial for the man accused of shooting and killing his estranged common law wife and her boyfriend.

Opening statements begin tomorrow in the capital murder trial for the man accused of shooting and killing his estranged common law wife and her boyfriend.

After four years on the LISD Board of Trustees, Laura Vinson is announcing she will not seek re-election. 

After four years on the LISD Board of Trustees, Laura Vinson is announcing she will not seek re-election. 

This week’s ranking ties a couple school records.

This week’s ranking ties a couple school records.

Mary Wilmeth, owner of The Triple D in Brownfield, prepares us for Valentine’s Day with this Rosato!

Mary Wilmeth, owner of The Triple D in Brownfield, prepares us for Valentine’s Day with this Rosato!

Llano Estacado Winery hosts it’s 21st Wine and Chocolate Fantasia on February 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine & Chocolate Fantasia will feature over two dozen competitors that spend weeks designing a chocolate sculpture of their own creativity along with …

Llano Estacado Winery hosts it’s 21st Wine and Chocolate Fantasia on February 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine & Chocolate Fantasia will feature over two dozen competitors that spend weeks designing a chocolate sculpture of their own creativity along with …

Lubbock Fire Rescue reports a fire at a cotton warehouse Sunday afternoon.

Lubbock Fire Rescue reports a fire at a cotton warehouse Sunday afternoon.

Texas DPS reports a man is arrested following a high speed chase.

Texas DPS reports a man is arrested following a high speed chase.

The Super Bowl is commonly known as the single largest human trafficking event in this country but advocates believe is is a year round issue.  Texas Tech student Anna Clair Beasley has made it her mission to raise awareness ever since she met a survivor of human trafficking.  

The Super Bowl is commonly known as the single largest human trafficking event in this country but advocates believe is is a year round issue.  Texas Tech student Anna Clair Beasley has made it her mission to raise awareness ever since she met a survivor of human trafficking.  

The Red Raiders have won their last four games and move into a first place tie in the Big 12 standings. 

The Red Raiders have won their last four games and move into a first place tie in the Big 12 standings. 

February 3rd marked the 59th anniversary of the “Day the Music Died”, remembering the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot, Roger Peterson.  Jacqueline Bober with the Buddy Holly Center said it is a somber day. 

February 3rd marked the 59th anniversary of the “Day the Music Died”, remembering the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot, Roger Peterson.  Jacqueline Bober with the Buddy Holly Center said it is a somber day. 

After days of suspense of whether the Nunes Memo was going to be released, it is finally made public

After days of suspense of whether the Nunes Memo was going to be released, it is finally made public

We interviewed a man who battled gambling for years and overcame it, we agreed not to identify him. So how can you tell if you have a gambling problem? Dr. George Comiskey with Texas Tech Center for Collegiate Recovery Community said that there are telling signs. 

We interviewed a man who battled gambling for years and overcame it, we agreed not to identify him. So how can you tell if you have a gambling problem? Dr. George Comiskey with Texas Tech Center for Collegiate Recovery Community said that there are telling signs. 

A young farmer and Entrepreneur now faces major obstacles after part of his farm burned last Friday. Ethan Carter, owner of Ethan’s Earthy Edibles and E3 Farms said his workshop caught on fire after a plug exploded. 

A young farmer and Entrepreneur now faces major obstacles after part of his farm burned last Friday. Ethan Carter, owner of Ethan’s Earthy Edibles and E3 Farms said his workshop caught on fire after a plug exploded. 

(LUBBOCK, TX) – Detectives with the Persons Crimes Unit are investigating an early morning altercation where two individuals were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

(LUBBOCK, TX) – Detectives with the Persons Crimes Unit are investigating an early morning altercation where two individuals were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Newly released federal figures show a sharp rise in child abuse fatalities in the U.S., with the bulk of the increase occurring in two states, Indiana and Texas, where child-welfare agencies have been in disarray. 

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Newly released federal figures show a sharp rise in child abuse fatalities in the U.S., with the bulk of the increase occurring in two states, Indiana and Texas, where child-welfare agencies have been in disarray. 

Since its creation in 2005, Texas Tech University’s Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research has been a leader in training, resources and support. 

Since its creation in 2005, Texas Tech University’s Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research has been a leader in training, resources and support. 

The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee has released a memo based on classified information that alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. 

The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee has released a memo based on classified information that alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. 

The Cactus Theater cast honors The Day the Music Died this weekend

The Cactus Theater cast honors The Day the Music Died this weekend

The Texas Tech University Companion Animal Science Program will host the first of several pet adoption events throughout the spring in an effort to not only find forever homes for lovable pets but also study the effectiveness of community adoption events.

The Texas Tech University Companion Animal Science Program will host the first of several pet adoption events throughout the spring in an effort to not only find forever homes for lovable pets but also study the effectiveness of community adoption events.

Officers are responding to a one-vehicle rollover at 19th Street and West Loop 289. The vehicle is located between the ramp and access road of W Loop 289, southbound on 19th. No injuries have been reported at this time. Drivers should be aware of traffic in the area. This story will be updated.

Officers are responding to a one-vehicle rollover at 19th Street and West Loop 289. The vehicle is located between the ramp and access road of W Loop 289, southbound on 19th. No injuries have been reported at this time. Drivers should be aware of traffic in the area. This story will be updated.

Lubbock ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are organized into career clusters, providing students an introduction to specific career areas and options for further education or immediate employment.  These programs offer students the opportunity to..

Lubbock ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are organized into career clusters, providing students an introduction to specific career areas and options for further education or immediate employment.  These programs offer students the opportunity to..

Two area schools closed due to flu outbreak; students learning what it takes to be a skilled worker; child development experts ask Facebook to pull the plug on new messaging app; man charged with murder from Lubbock nightclub parking lot shooting; and President Trump approves the release of FBI memo on Russia investigation, Comey weighs in

Two area schools closed due to flu outbreak; students learning what it takes to be a skilled worker; child development experts ask Facebook to pull the plug on new messaging app; man charged with murder from Lubbock nightclub parking lot shooting; and President Trump approves the release of FBI memo on Russia investigation, Comey weighs in

The Boston based group called Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood signed a letter and shared their concerns with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stating that pre-teens just aren’t ready to navigate the complexities of social media.

The Boston based group called Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood signed a letter and shared their concerns with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stating that pre-teens just aren’t ready to navigate the complexities of social media.

Students are getting prepared for a career not just college. With an evolving workforce, more and more of the jobs are going to trained workers who have a proven skill set.

Students are getting prepared for a career not just college. With an evolving workforce, more and more of the jobs are going to trained workers who have a proven skill set.

Smyer ISD and Loop ISD are both closed for the weekend after the flu virus infected the student population. 

Smyer ISD and Loop ISD are both closed for the weekend after the flu virus infected the student population. 

It’s been fifteen years since the space shuttle Columbia left Cape Canaveral. 

It’s been fifteen years since the space shuttle Columbia left Cape Canaveral. 

Police in Clovis are negotiating with an armed man inside the Curry County Adult Detention Center, according to The Eastern New Mexico News. 

Police in Clovis are negotiating with an armed man inside the Curry County Adult Detention Center, according to The Eastern New Mexico News. 

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is raising the pay for state prison correctional officers with less than eight months of service.    

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is raising the pay for state prison correctional officers with less than eight months of service.    

The Texas Workforce Commission wants to make sure students can get paid internships that provide academic credit and help students get marketable skills while helping employers fill high demand jobs. 

The Texas Workforce Commission wants to make sure students can get paid internships that provide academic credit and help students get marketable skills while helping employers fill high demand jobs.