A bomb threat led to a lockdown and evacuation of Lubbock High School on Feb. 20, 2026, with no explosives found and no suspect identified.

UNT faces $45M budget gap due to falling international enrollment and state funding cuts, prompting program cuts and enrollment reforms.

A Texas judge blocks a law requiring warning labels on foods with synthetic dyes and bleached flour, citing First Amendment concerns.

A wrong-way crash on the Dallas North Tollway killed one and injured several others early Monday.

Louisville, led by freshman Mikel Brown Jr., faces SMU in a pivotal ACC game affecting tournament seeding.

The San Diego Padres extended GM A.J. Preller's contract, recognizing his role in four playoff trips and sustained competitiveness since 2014.

Early voting starts Feb. 17 in Lubbock County for March 3 primary; vote 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, except Feb. 22.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins top college quarterback award, eyes NFL Draft.

Texas Tech baseball defeated UTRGV 21-12 in a high-scoring season opener, overcoming an early deficit behind strong performances from freshman Linkin Garcia and Connor Shouse.

UT Austin relocates its $2.5B medical center from downtown to Northwest Austin’s Domain area due to space and integration issues.