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All City of Lubbock Public Library Locations to Serve as Cooling Centers

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

All four branches are available for citizens to cool off during normal business hours.

Free Community Immunization Clinics at Local High Schools

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

In order to ensure area kids are up-to-date on their vaccinations and ready for the next school year, the Public Health Department will hold two community-wide immunization events at Lubbock high schools. Vaccines protect our children and our community from a number of illnesses, and they are an important part of keeping our kids healthy. The vaccines that will be available meet the state of Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for students Grades K-12.

LPSIA Says Tsa Experiencing 'unacceptable' Traveler Wait Times

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

Airport officials encourage summer travelers to arrive two hours prior to their scheduled departure.

City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation: Movies in the Park Summer Series

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

The Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back the Movies in the Park Summer Series for Park and Recreation Appreciation Month. This series will include three movie showings starting with Lightyear at Charles Guy Park on July 15.

Public Input Needed to Help Close the Digital Divide in Texas

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking for public input on internet accessibility, affordability and usage. BDO, which is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will use the public survey results to develop a Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which is required to receive federal funding for connecting Texans to reliable, high-speed internet.

City to Test Outdoor Warning System Sirens This Friday / La Ciudad Prueba Las Sirenas De Advertencia Exteriores Este Viernes

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

The City of Lubbock will conduct a test of the Outdoor Warning System (OWS) on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. This will be a three (3) minute activation of the Outdoor Warning System sirens.

H.R. 4473 the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (Mpact) Act Introduced by Congressman Arrington

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 7, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H.R.4473 the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act of 2023, alongside Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) and Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26). This bill is designed to realign payment incentives within Medicare to save money for Cancer patients and Taxpayers.The Problem: When a hospital acquires a community cancer clinic, it often becomes an off-campus hospital outpatient department (HOPD).

Temporary Hours of Operation - Burgess-rushing Tennis Center

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

Effective July 3, 2023, the City of Lubbock’s Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center will have temporary operational hours until September 1, 2023. The pro-shop will be open during the following times:

Arrington Praises SCOTUS Decision Overturning Biden Student Loan Bailout

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 30, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19), House Budget Chairman and former Vice Chancellor of the Texas Tech University, commented on the Supreme Court ending Biden’s student loan forgiveness program which would have added billions to the national debt.

Rep. Arrington attends Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford, TX

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 28, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the 93rd Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion.

Rep. Arrington Commends SCOTUS on Ruling Against Affirmative Action

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 29, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19), former Vice Chancellor for Research and Commercialization for the Texas Tech University System, a major national research institution with nearly 60,000 students in its system, released the following statement on the 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court finding systematic consideration of race in the college admissions process is unconstitutional.

Rep. Arrington Visits Garza County

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 28, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited his friends and fellow West Texans in Garza County to discuss the latest challenges facing hard-working families, agriculture producers, mom-and-pop businesses, and community leaders in West Texas and across the nation.

Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Growth and Taxes

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 22, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled, "Reigniting American Growth and Prosperity: Incentivising Economic Excellence Through Tax Policy." To watch the full remarks, click here.

Rep. Arrington Statement on Separation of Powers Restoration Act

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 15, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in support of the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA).

Rep. Arrington Statement on Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act and Save our Stoves Act

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

This week, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in support of the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act and Save our Stoves Act.

Arrington Statement on REINS Act

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement in support of the REINS Act.

Arrington Celebrates Lubbock Veterans Cemetery Announcement

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 9, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined the City of Lubbock for the State Veterans Cemetery Announcement Celebration. He provided remarks at the event highlighting his gratitude for the teamwork and determination of our local leaders, state officials, and veterans’ community for making this a reality.

Arrington Applauds USMCA Request for Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexico’s Agricultural Biotechnology Measures

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 2, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement regarding U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s announcement that the United States will file a request for consultations with the Government of Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to challenge Mexico’s import restrictions on U.S. grown corn and other American biotech crops.

Arrington Celebrates Veterans at South Plains Honor Flight Send-Off Luncheon

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 11, 2023

on June 2, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) participated in the Texas South Plains Honor Flight Trip Send-Off Luncheon. Rep. Arrington led the Pledge of Allegiance and visited with Lubbock veterans before they embark on their 7th Annual Honor Flight Trip to Washington, D.C.

The City Of Lubbock, Lubbock Power & Light Warn Citizens Of Unauthorized Electric Sales Promotions

By Lubbock Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) is making the public aware of illegal door-to-door electric sales being conducted by electric companies and brokers with no affiliation or registration with the City of Lubbock

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