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Arrington Passes Bipartisan Bill to Name Ports-to-Plains Corridor "I-27"

By Lubbock Times | Dec 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington and Congressman Henry Cuellar celebrated the passage of their bipartisan legislation renaming the interstate-designated segments of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor to "I-27". The project aims to connect the ports of South Texas to the plains of West Texas and beyond, stimulating substantial economic growth and providing a competitive edge to producers and manufacturers throughout the region.Arrington delivered a speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives in support of the measure, emphasizing the...

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Arrington Passes Bipartisan Bill to Name Ports-to-Plains Corridor "I-27"

By Lubbock Times | Dec 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) have successfully passed a bipartisan legislation renaming the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as "I-27". This corridor connects the ports of South Texas to the plains of West Texas and beyond, and its renaming marks a significant milestone in the project's development.Chairman Arrington spoke passionately about the importance of transportation infrastructure, stating, "Transportation infrastructure is critical to the future prosperity of Rural America." He emphasized the...

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Lubbock-Cooper ISD Education: 7,592 students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Dec 5, 2023

There were 7,592 students enrolled in Lubbock-Cooper ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Arrington Leads Bicameral Letter Calling Out USDA Discriminatory Disaster Relief Payment Model

By Lubbock Times | Dec 5, 2023

Yesterday, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with 65 members of Congress, expressed their concerns about the implementation of new changes to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments for losses incurred in 2022. In a letter addressed to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the lawmakers urged the USDA to return the ERP back to the 2021 guidelines that were aligned with Congressional intent.Chairman Arrington highlighted the discriminatory nature of the 2022 ERP,...

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Arrington Passes Bipartisan Bill to Name Ports-to-Plains Corridor "I-27"

By Lubbock Times | Dec 5, 2023

Yesterday, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington and Congressman Henry Cuellar celebrated the passage of their bipartisan legislation renaming the interstate-designated segments of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor to "I-27". The passage of this bill marks an important step in the project that connects the ports of South Texas to the plains of West Texas and beyond, stimulating substantial economic growth and providing a competitive edge to producers and manufacturers throughout the region. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn introduced companion legislation in the Senate....

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Dec. 2 2023

By Lubbock Times | Dec 4, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Frenship ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Lubbock Times | Dec 4, 2023

There were 10,877 students enrolled in Frenship ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Analysis: 1 of 26 student at Crosbyton CISD Schools not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Lubbock Times | Dec 4, 2023

Of the 26 students in Crosbyton CISD's schools, one (3.8%) wasn't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Lubbock Municipal Museums To Participate In Holiday Giving

By Lubbock Times Report | Dec 4, 2023

In this season of holiday giving, the Buddy Holly Center and the Silent Wings Museum invites the public to donate to the Community Outreach team with the City of Lubbock. They partner with the Salvation Army and Open Door to help provide necessities for the homeless, especially with these chilly months upon us.

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2020-21 school year: 6.7% of 45 students at New Deal ISD Schools not on "college track"

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

Of the 45 students in New Deal ISD's schools, three (6.7%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 2 2023

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 25,659 students enrolled in Lubbock ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

For the 2021-22 school year, Lubbock ISD reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 792 fewer students being enrolled.

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On Saturday, December 2, Highland Park standout Dylan Walker competed in NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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Trinity Christian School standout Ethan Duncan’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Saturday, December 2

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The Lubbock Christian Chaparrals won 73-69 in their NCAA D2 game against the Arkansas–Fort Smith Lions on Saturday, December 2.

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On Saturday, December 2, former Jayton Schools standout Nathaniel Williams’ college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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On Saturday, December 2, former Rider High School standout Ty Caswell’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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Kendall Dow, former Johnson High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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Jalen Nettles, former Richland High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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On Saturday, December 2, former Reagan High School standout Trey Thompson’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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Najeeb Muhammad, former Democracy Prep at Agassi High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D2 game

By Lubbock Times | Dec 3, 2023

The Lubbock Christian Chaparrals won 73-69 in their NCAA D2 game against the Arkansas–Fort Smith Lions on Saturday, December 2.