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News from July 2023

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63 apprentice electrician licenses set to expire during August in Lubbock County

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2023

There are 63 apprentice electrician licenses held by individuals and organizations from Lubbock County that are set to expire during August, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

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Three property tax appraiser licenses set to expire during August in Lubbock County

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2023

There are three property tax appraiser licenses held by individuals from Lubbock County that are set to expire during August, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

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29 journeyman electrician licenses set to expire during August in Lubbock County

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2023

There are 29 journeyman electrician licenses held by individuals and organizations from Lubbock County that are set to expire during August, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

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One tow truck operator (incident management) license set to expire during August in Crosby County

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2023

There is one tow truck operator (incident management) license held by from Crosby County that is set to expire during August, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

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Lubbock County schools enroll 86,381 students in the 2020-2021 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jul 27, 2023

Lubbock County was ranked 16th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2020-2021 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Jul 22, 2023

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

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Stakeholder Groups Nationwide Recognize Rep. Arrington for MPACT Act Introduction

By Lubbock Times Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 17, several key stakeholders released statements in support of the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Arrington (TX-19), Rep. Burgess (TX-26), and Rep. Lesko (AZ-8) on Friday, July 7th.The MPACT Act will:

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2 companies in a city within Lubbock County received two inspections in Q2 2023

By Lubbock Times | Jul 21, 2023

There were two companies in a city associated with Lubbock County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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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.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Jul 15, 2023

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Lubbock County schools enroll 4,482 gifted and talented students in the 2021-2022 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jul 9, 2023

Lubbock County enrolled the 17th highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties 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 | Jul 8, 2023

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

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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:

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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.