Budget discussions are underway in Lubbock. City staff and the council are preparing for the next fiscal year. A proposal has been made to increase staff pay, as well as water and waste fees.

In other news, Texas Tech Physicians has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare. This deal allows customers to receive care at certain clinics. Further details on these stories are available from local news sources, including information on a salmonella outbreak linked to a food item that has affected multiple states.