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News from August 2023

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Dallas Morning News: Arrington MPACT Act Will Protect Access to Affordable Cancer Care in Texas

By Lubbock Times Report | Aug 29, 2023

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.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Aug 26, 2023

The following parishes in the Lubbock Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Arrington Tours West Texas

By Lubbock Times Report | Aug 22, 2023

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.

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How many students were enrolled in Crosby County schools in the 2021-2022 school year?

By Lubbock Times | Aug 21, 2023

Crosby County was ranked 200th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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How many students were enrolled in Lynn County schools in the 2021-2022 school year?

By Lubbock Times | Aug 20, 2023

Lynn County was ranked 176th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the Lubbock Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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161 schools across Lubbock County welcome 87,812 students in 2021-2022 school year

By Lubbock Times | Aug 18, 2023

Lubbock County was ranked 16th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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City of Lubbock Animal Services Identifies Cause of Illness Among Shelter Animals

By Lubbock Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

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.

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Arrington Leads Colleagues in Filing Texas Border Lawsuit Amicus Brief

By Lubbock Times Report | Aug 14, 2023

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.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Aug 12, 2023

The following parishes in the Lubbock Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lynn County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Lubbock Times | Aug 12, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Aug. 5

By Lubbock Times | Aug 11, 2023

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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Crosby County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 5

By Lubbock Times | Aug 10, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Crosby County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Lubbock Times | Aug 9, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Lubbock Times | Aug 8, 2023

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.

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August is National Water Quality Awareness Month

By Lubbock Times Report | Aug 8, 2023

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.

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Cheapest e85 gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Aug. 5

By Lubbock Times | Aug 7, 2023

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 5

By Lubbock Times | Aug 6, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Aug 5, 2023

The following parishes in the Lubbock Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.