Texas Panhandle

The state fire marshal’s office is investigating.

“There have been lots of studies that have shown that when there is no source of local news or when this area does not have a local newspaper, that people don’t vote as much, that there is much more corruption in local politics. Most of the issues they cover are about making communities a good place to live.”

Nearly one out of every 100 people living in Lamb County died of COVID-19. It’s one of the highest death rates in the nation.

High Plains residents are used to wind and dust, but an ongoing drought and recent tropical-storm-level winds have brought some epic dust storms.

Online racism tied to a Lubbock school might have greater implications for students and parents than imagined.

In 2020, Texas had an estimated 65,000 victims of child abuse, and the two cities with the highest rates in the state - Abilene and Lubbock - are in West Texas.

The drought could drive up the price of beef. One agronomist explains why, and what farmers might do to adapt.

In many places in Texas, staffing shortages are forcing already burnt out teachers to cover for sick coworkers. The workload is pushing educators to leave the profession, and forcing school districts to do what they can to retain them.

Cases of the highly contagious omicron COVID-19 variant are skyrocketing across Texas. While it’s disrupting everything from travel to education, the healthcare industry is facing staffing struggles of its own.

While the Holidays are associated with celebration and joy, they can be a difficult time for some. Local experts weigh in on how to support those coping with grief and find mental health support over the holidays.