In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kamryn Mendoza and Bryant Torres are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, after a surge of COVID-19 cases in late fall and early winter, the Lubbock area is finally seeing a drop in an important statistic that could have a big impact on the community. We’ll have a look at the latest stats and details on how the Hub City is slowly returning to normal. Also, Texas Tech is back in session with many students on campus, but there’s still not a lot of activity outside the classrooms. However, there are two venues, both on and off campus, that are giving students in Lubbock the chance to have some fun beyond their computer screen. And Super Bowl 55 is making headlines this week as the NFL prepares for their annual end of the season extravaganza. Find out about this year’s epic matchup and what you can expect when the action stops and the entertainment begins. All this and more in today’s newscast!