In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Carson Fowler and Evan Ray are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the fight against COVID-19 in Lubbock is creating new issues, but state officials are stepping in to help with the situation. Find out what new measures are being put in place to give the Hub City a fighting chance against the outbreak. Also, for a certain group of students, college may be a new experience for not just themselves, but their entire family. MCTV’s Anakin Rayos has a look at one campus group who put on a set of events this week to let those students know they aren’t alone. Later, National Signing Day made the headlines in the sports world yesterday, and Texas Tech had plenty of news regarding additions to the roster. We have a rundown of new athletes who are hoping to make an impact as Red Raiders. And water sports and water-related activities are lacking on the South Plains, but that’s not the case at the Texas Tech Rec Center. Reporter Lauren Savage recently stopped by the Rec’s Aquatic Center, and had a chance to find out about a unique class that anyone can enjoy. All this and more in today’s newscast!