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News from July 2024

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There were 3,247 students enrolled in Frenship High School in 2022-23 school year in Lubbock County

By Lubbock Times | Jul 31, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Frenship High School reported the largest enrollment among Lubbock County schools.

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Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic concerns

By Lubbock Times | Jul 31, 2024

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve's (Fed) committee responsible for determining the future path of interest rates, announced today that there will be no immediate change to interest rates. The rates remain at a 23-year high.

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Bipartisan group urges swift approval of LNG export permits after court blocks ban

By Lubbock Times | Jul 31, 2024

Congressman Jodey Arrington (R, TX-19) and his co-chairs of the House Energy Export Caucus have led a bipartisan group of over 50 Members of Congress in urging the Biden-Harris administration to authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits. This call follows a federal judge's decision to block the administration’s ban on new permits.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending July 27?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending July 27?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House Budget Committee examines impact of American energy independence on fiscal sustainability

By Lubbock Times | Jul 30, 2024

The House Budget Committee convened a member roundtable today to examine how enhancing American energy independence could contribute to a sustainable fiscal future. The session aimed to provide committee members with insights into the domestic energy industry's potential for fostering economic growth.

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Consumer confidence drops amid concerns over national debt and inflation

By Lubbock Times | Jul 30, 2024

The Conference Board released its report on the Consumer Confidence Index for July 2024, revealing a decline in consumers' views of the present economic situation. The index remains significantly below pre-COVID levels, indicating growing anxiety among Americans about their financial futures.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending July 27

By Lubbock Times | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. national debt surpasses $35 trillion

By Lubbock Times | Jul 29, 2024

The United States' national debt has reached a significant milestone, now standing at $35 trillion. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) commented on this development in a recent statement.

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Concerns rise over potential national adoption of California's policies under Harris presidency

By Lubbock Times | Jul 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, President Joe Biden announced he is not seeking another four years in office and intends to pass the torch to his Vice President and Open-Border Czar, Kamala Harris, a Democrat from California.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lubbock County in week ending July 27?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crosby County in week ending July 20?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Crosby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 20

By Lubbock Times | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending July 20?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lynn County in week ending July 20

By Lubbock Times | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending July 20?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairman Arrington criticizes Biden-Harris administration over rising inflation

By Lubbock Times | Jul 26, 2024

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index was 2.5 percent for June. Since the Biden-Harris Administration took office, prices have risen nearly 20 percent, with Americans paying approximately $17,000 more per year for the same goods and services.

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Congressman highlights urgent need for action against antimicrobial resistance

By Lubbock Times | Jul 26, 2024

House Budget Committee Member Drew Ferguson (R-GA) has raised concerns about the increasing scarcity of antibiotics and its potential impact on local health care systems. This week, Rep. Ferguson led a bipartisan Budget Committee roundtable titled “Threats to Modern Medicine: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Antimicrobial Resistance and the Broken Antibiotic Development Pipeline.” Experts at the roundtable emphasized the urgency of addressing this health care issue.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crosby County in week ending July 20?

By Lubbock Times | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crosby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.