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Last week, the House of Representatives made history by advancing the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act to the Senate. This bipartisan bill, championed by Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), aims to improve how Congress estimates the benefits of preventive health care by creating a mechanism for the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide budgetary savings estimates over a 30-year window.During the committee markup process, Chairman Arrington led the effort to rename the bill the "Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health...

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Heritage Middle School: 61% of the 826 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 826 students at Heritage Middle School in Wolfforth, 504 (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).

Heritage Middle School: 61% of the 826 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 826 students at Heritage Middle School in Wolfforth, 504 (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).

Arrington & Comer Statements on GAO’s Improper Payments Report

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have commented on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report, “Improper Payments: Information on Agencies’ Fiscal Year 2023 Estimates.”“This past fiscal year, the federal government made $236 billion in fraudulent and wasteful payments - more than we spent on Homeland Security, the Department of Education, and NASA combined. In fact, since 2003, nearly $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars have been squandered on improper payments, a...

Whiteside Elementary School: 63% of the 495 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 495 students at Whiteside Elementary School in Lubbock, 312 (63%) 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).

Arrington Celebrates His Legislation to Name Ports-to-Plains Corridor “I-27” Being Signed into Law

Chairman Jodey Arrington of Texas's 19th district is celebrating the signing into law of his bipartisan legislation to rename the interstate-designated segments of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor to “I-27.” This legislative milestone marks a significant advancement in the project aimed at linking the ports of South Texas to the plains of West Texas and beyond.In a statement, Chairman Arrington expressed his enthusiasm for the potential impact of the I-27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor, stating, “The I-27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor will be a game-changer for West Texas and America’s...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Mar. 23

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Adlee Blacklock, former Lubbock Cooper High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The game took place in Corvallis, Oregon.

Report: 63% of the 291 students at Idalou High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Mar 24, 2024

Of the 291 students at Idalou High School in Idalou, 184 (63%) 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 could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending Mar. 23?

By Lubbock Times | Mar 24, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Lubbock Times | Mar 24, 2024

These former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

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

2021-22 School Year: 64% of the 848 students at Hutchinson Middle School not on "college track"

Of the 848 students at Hutchinson Middle School in Lubbock, 543 (64%) 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).

2021-22 School Year: 64% of the 848 students at Hutchinson Middle School not on "college track"

Of the 848 students at Hutchinson Middle School in Lubbock, 543 (64%) 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).

Adlee Blacklock, former Lubbock Cooper High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Their team entered the tournament as a 3 seed.

2021-22 School Year: 65% of the 270 students at Wolffarth Elementary School not on "college track"

Of the 270 students at Wolffarth Elementary School in Lubbock, 176 (65%) 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).

1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

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

Chairman Arrington Statement on President Biden’s Latest Student Loan Scheme

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) has voiced his concerns over President Biden's recent student loan actions, stating that the President's moves do not result in loan cancellations but rather a shift of financial burden onto taxpayers. Arrington highlighted that $143.6 billion in loans has been transferred to hardworking Americans, a cost that is ultimately being borne by taxpayers, many of whom do not hold college degrees.Arrington emphasized, "As too many families struggle to make ends meet, and as our nation faces an unprecedented debt crisis, one...

Arrington Continues Fight to Lower Energy Costs for Families, Bolster American Energy Independence

Chairman Jodey Arrington from Texas-19 has been actively working towards lowering energy costs for families and strengthening American energy independence. In a recent statement, Arrington criticized the Biden administration's energy policies, stating that they have harmed American energy independence and benefited energy-producing adversaries like Russia and Iran. Arrington emphasized the importance of defending American energy independence and reducing energy prices for consumers.Arrington highlighted the efforts of House Republicans in streamlining permitting,...

76% of Lubbock County residents old enough to vote in 2021