Lubbock warns residents to avoid bats after rabies confirmed in several found in homes.

Health officials in Lubbock are warning residents to avoid contact with bats after several were confirmed to have rabies. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports the rabid bats were found in residential areas, raising concerns about potential exposure. Authorities urge the public to keep pets vaccinated, secure homes to prevent bat entry, and immediately report any bat sightings or encounters to local health departments. No human cases have been reported, but officials stress the importance of caution due to the fatal nature of rabies if untreated.