Lubbock Times

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered a statement of support during the floor debate on H.R. 766, the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act. The bipartisan bill passed by a voice vote, marking a historic accomplishment as the first time in history that a bipartisan bill with sole Budget Committee jurisdiction has been brought to the floor under a suspension of the House rules.During his speech, Chairman Arrington expressed his gratitude towards his colleagues and highlighted the importance of working...

Former high school guard Warren Washington’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

On March 12th, Forward Warren Washington’s collegiate team the Texas Tech Red Raiders were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.

Arrington Responds to SCOTUS Allowing S.B. 4 to Take Effect

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) expressed his thoughts following the Supreme Court's decision to permit Senate Bill 4 (S.B. 4) to be enacted in Texas.In his statement, Chairman Arrington emphasized the constitutional principles at play, stating, “The Constitution is clear: Section IV Article 4 says the federal government ‘shall protect each of [the states] against Invasion.’ When the federal government fails to fulfill this constitutional duty, Article 1 Section 10 expressly guarantees states the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend...

Former Putnam Science Academy guard D'Maurian Williams’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

On March 12th, Putnam Science Academy Guard D'Maurian Williams’ collegiate team the Texas Tech Red Raiders were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.

Medium commissioner of education mike morath 2023

2021-22 School Year: 66% of the 459 students at Legacy Elementary School not on "college track"

By Lubbock Times | Mar 18, 2024

Of the 459 students at Legacy Elementary School in Wolfforth, 303 (66%) 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).

Report: 59% of students at Rise Academy's only school not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Mar 18, 2024

Of the 305 students in Rise Academy's only school, 180 (59%) 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).

Biden’s Labor Department Fails to Address Oversight Request on Unemployment Insurance

By Lubbock Times | Mar 18, 2024

The House Budget Committee Oversight Task Force (OTF) sent a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) requesting clarification on the mismanagement of pandemic Unemployment Insurance (UI) funds. The DOL missed the deadline to address this issue by March 18, 2024, a week after receiving the President’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025.According to the House Budget Committee, the Biden administration needs to take action to stop wasting taxpayer dollars on improper payments and protect Americans from fraud within the UI program. The administration is seeking $313 million...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Report: 60% of students at New Home ISD's only school not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 586 students in New Home ISD's only school, 352 (60%) 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).

Analysis: 209 of 311 students at Idalou Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 311 students at Idalou Middle School in Idalou, 209 (67%) 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).

Which former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

These former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

Lynn County Education: 24 Multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

There were 24 Multiracial students enrolled in Lynn County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Report: 68% of the 753 students at Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 753 students at Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary School in Lubbock, 513 (68%) 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).

Texas Tech University K-12's only school: 61% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 977 students in Texas Tech University K-12's only school, 596 (61%) 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).

Medium tim mossholder grlgtekn5s unsplash

Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

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

Lubbock County Education: 1,277 Multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

In Lubbock County schools, 2.5% of students identified as Multiracial in the 2021-22 school year.

Analysis: 593 of 859 students at Frenship Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 859 students at Frenship Middle School in Wolfforth, 593 (69%) 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).

Analysis: 593 of 859 students at Frenship Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 859 students at Frenship Middle School in Wolfforth, 593 (69%) 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).

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending Mar. 9?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Chairman Arrington Discusses Biden’s Four Years of Fiscal Failure on Fox News Radio