June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, for aging patients as well as formal and unpaid caregivers across West Texas and the country, the struggle brings reminders every day.

This week, Texas lawmakers passed a bill which would make it easier for landlords and homeowners to evict squatters. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says the final version, heading to Governor Greg Abbott for approval, strikes a balance between protecting property rights and due process for tenants. Lubbock-Cooper ISD was awarded a $50,000 grant for Excellence in Education.