Recently released research is showing that there are many other pressing issues that rural households in Texas are facing, besides the ongoing drought.

Lubbock's unemployment rate has shifted for the month of April, while the state of Texas as a whole remains steady for the third month in a row.

The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that the U.S. and Russia are still engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying devices and specialized training.

Police said Friday that a mother who was found drowned in a southern Indiana creek, along with her two children, killed them before committing suicide.

Workforce Solutions gives teens a helping hand in finding summer employment. Video

Atmos Energy customers who use automatic drafting to pay their bills might see their bank accounts impacted severely due to an overcharge. The company blames an information technology problem and reports that overcharges are being reversed and overdraft fees are being covered. Video

Cargill workers transferred from the idled Plainview plan to the company's plan in Friona are getting some help with the commute. Video

Amid a possible rate increase, Mayor Glen Robertson said the city has also been thinking about future electricity needs. Xcel's contract runs out in 2019. He said there is a request for a proposal out right now to have third parties come in and look at providing generation for Lubbock. Video

Wendell Barnhouse from Big12Sports.com takes a look at the 2013 Texas Tech Red Raider Football Team.

14 Red Raiders and 9 Lady Raiders qualify for first round of NCAA Championships

Lady Raiders Close Out Season With 20-6 Record, Big 12 Title And Trip To NCAAs.