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Centennial Elementary School: 76% of the 632 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Feb 29, 2024

Of the 632 students at Centennial Elementary School in Lubbock, 481 (76%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Arrington Responds to Federal Judge Blocking Texas’ SB 4

By Lubbock Times | Feb 29, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) expressed disappointment but not surprise at U.S. District Judge David Ezra's decision to block Texas' SB 4 law, which criminalizes illegal border crossings. Arrington stated, "This ruling by the Federal District Judge in Austin is disappointing, but not surprising. It is clear to me and the majority of Americans that what’s happening at our southern border is ‘an actual invasion’ or ‘imminent danger’ per the US Constitution, Article 1 Section 10."Arrington, who led 45 colleagues in an Amicus Brief supporting SB...

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Crosby County in 2021

By Lubbock Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Crosby County received $2.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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``` House Budget Health Care Task Force Chair Burgess' Statement on Rare Disease Day

By Lubbock Times | Feb 29, 2024

```House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force Chair Michael C. Burgess, M.D. released a statement in recognition of Rare Disease Day, emphasizing the importance of supporting Americans impacted by rare diseases. Burgess expressed gratitude towards patient advocates stating, "Your voices are needed now more than ever." He also raised concerns about the impact of policies proposed by Congressional Democrats and President Biden on innovative research and development in the field of rare diseases.Burgess specifically highlighted the potential negative effects of the...

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Center Point High School standout Mimi Blackledge’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Wednesday, February 28: Slaton High School standout Kamryn Gibbs’ college team wins to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Portales, New Mexico.

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Wednesday, February 28: Slaton High School standout Kamryn Gibbs’ college team wins to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaparrals won 11-2 in their NCAA Division II game against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Wednesday, February 28.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Grand Oaks High School standout Gabby Rawls’ college team won in an NCAA Division I game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Berkner High School standout Ella Hill’s college team won in an NCAA Division I game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I game against the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, February 28.

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Sachse High School standout Dee McClarity’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Wednesday, February 28

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I game against the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, February 28.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Martins Mill High School standout Abbie Orrick’s college team won in an NCAA Division I game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I game against the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, February 28.

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Riley Love, former Keller High School standout, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division I game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Wednesday, February 28: Pebble Hills High School standout Victoria Owens’ college team wins to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Portales, New Mexico.

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Wednesday, February 28: Pebble Hills High School standout Victoria Owens’ college team wins to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaparrals won 11-2 in their NCAA Division II game against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Wednesday, February 28.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Pryor High School standout Olivia Rains’ college team won in an NCAA Division I game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I game against the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, February 28.

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Arriana Villa, former Brandeis High School standout, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division I game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I game against the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, February 28.

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Wednesday, February 28: Levelland High School standout Chloe Constantino’s college team wins to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaparrals won 10-7 in their NCAA Division II game against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Wednesday, February 28.

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On Wednesday, February 28, former Levelland High School standout Chloe Constantino’s college team won in an NCAA Division II game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaparrals won 11-2 in their NCAA Division II game against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Wednesday, February 28.

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Monterey High School standout Shelby Robinson’s college team won in NCAA Division II game on Wednesday, February 28

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The game took place in Portales, New Mexico.

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Shelby Robinson, former Monterey High School standout, played on Wednesday, February 28 in NCAA Division II game

By Lubbock Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaparrals won 11-2 in their NCAA Division II game against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Wednesday, February 28.