Good morning, Lubbock.

UMB Bank announced Eddie Broussard as West Texas Market President to lead the bank's 17 branches in the region, with Broussard bringing over 42 years of banking experience (a Texas Tech grad from Lockney) and deep local ties.

Navy veteran Jay Ellis, a Texas Tech grad, will coordinate the All-American Color Guard at three Red Raider home games this season.

Their first performance is scheduled for Galaxy Stadium on September 5 (with about 61,000 expected) to honor military service.

Thirteen thousand years ago, mammoths and giant bison roamed Lubbock’s streams and wetlands while Spanish explorers set stakes to mark endless grasslands.

Cowboys drove cattle in the 1800s as the area grew into Hub City (a nod to its evolving spirit) with the arrival of the railroad.

Data center firm QTS and partner Lancium announced plans to invest $250 million in replacing Turkey’s aging water tower and updating its water system after recent outages forced residents to boil water.

The project will use offsite water during construction and support a campus development five miles south of town.

Lubbock ISD is accepting applications for its Community Leadership Academy for district parents and community members.

The seven-session series runs from Oct. 7 to April 21, beginning with breakfast at the Central Office (1628 19th St.) and campus tours; applications close at midnight on Sept. 18.

Kurt Kiser interviewed Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec on KCBD Now on Thursday, Sep.

3 at 10:11 a.m. where he discussed local South Plains topics.

Residents can drop off old mattresses at four Citizens Convenience Stations (1631 84th Street, 208 Municipal Drive, 7308 Milwaukee Avenue, or 4307 Adrian Street) Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm if they bring a driver's license to prove residency.

Governor Abbott announced today a $1.7M grant to six organizations in West Texas (helping nearly 1,800 veterans access housing, legal aid and counseling services).

Joanna Moore became the first Hockley County homeowner to complete repairs with the General Land Office’s Homeowner Assistance Program after severe storms damaged her home more than two years ago; Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham toured the rebuilt home today and said the program helps homeowners restore their primary residences.

University Medical Center said Medicaid funding cuts could cost the hospital up to $107M each year — a change expected to lead to longer wait times and a review of spending.

Texas officials are working with CMS to resolve the issue and maintain care for Medicaid patients.