In an op-ed carried by the Dallas Morning News, Dr. Ralph Heaven discusses how site neutrality policies can increase healthcare and drive down costs. Dr. Heaven praises the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Arrington, alongside Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) and Rep. Burgess (R-TX), to align payment incentives within Medicare to save money for cancer patients and taxpayers.
On August 16, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited with his friends and fellow West Texans to discuss legislative opportunities in Washington, including the 2023 Farm Bill.
City of Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) has received preliminary pathology reports back regarding the recent illness that has spread through the LAS shelter. Specialists at West Texas A&M University in Canyon have confirmed distemper as the cause of the illness. Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs and other animals by attacking the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. Tests are pending to determine if there is an underlying reason for the increase in distemper.
On August 9, Rep. Jodey Arrington filed an amicus brief, with 21 Members of Congress – including House Border Security Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Brian Babin and Rep. Andy Biggs – in opposition to the Biden Department of Justice suing the State of Texas for placing buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.
National Water Quality Awareness Month highlights the importance of accessible, clean water. City of Lubbock Water Utilities is committed to providing accessible, clean drinking water. We encourage the public to learn more about the quality of Lubbock’s drinking water. Every year, water utilities staff prepares a water quality report, also referred to as a consumer confidence report.