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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Leading Economic Index drops again; House Budget Chair criticizes current administration

By Lubbock Times | Oct 23, 2024

The Conference Board has released its Leading Economic Index (LEI) report for September 2024, revealing a decline of 0.5 percent to 99.7. This follows a 0.3 percent decrease in August and marks a continued downward trend over the past year. From March to September 2024, the LEI fell by 2.6 percent, which is greater than the previous six-month decline of 2.2 percent from September 2023 to March 2024.

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How many companies in cities in Lubbock County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 21, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Lubbock County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lynn County in week ending Oct. 12

By Lubbock Times | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 20, 2024

These former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lynn County in week ending Oct. 12

By Lubbock Times | Oct 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Oct 19, 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 Lubbock County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, 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 Oct. 12?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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CBO analysis questions impact of expanded SNAP benefits on workforce

By Lubbock Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released an analysis on the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration's expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), revealing a potential decrease in labor force participation. The report, requested by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, estimates that the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) increase could cost $300 billion over the next decade and may discourage work among benefit recipients.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

By Lubbock Times | Oct 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, 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 Oct. 12

By Lubbock Times | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crosby County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crosby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many white students were enrolled in Rise Academy School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Lubbock Times | Oct 16, 2024

Rise Academy School District had two white students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Report warns of economic impact from proposed Biden-Harris LNG export ban

By Lubbock Times | Oct 16, 2024

The National Association of Manufacturers has released a report titled "Economic Benefits of U.S. LNG Exports," detailing the impact of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the economy and the potential consequences of the Biden-Harris administration's ban on LNG export permits.

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Swing state voters express concern over national debt

By Lubbock Times | Oct 16, 2024

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation has released a report indicating that voters in key swing states view the rising national debt as a significant issue in the upcoming presidential campaign. The survey highlights that over 90 percent of voters from Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin believe it is crucial for presidential candidates to present a plan addressing the national debt.

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Swing state voters see national debt as crucial election issue

By Lubbock Times | Oct 16, 2024

Recently, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation published a report indicating that voters in swing states are significantly concerned about the rising national debt as a critical campaign issue. The report reveals that over 90 percent of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin believe it is essential for presidential candidates to present a plan to address the national debt.

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South Plains Academy Charter District schools Education: 15 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Oct 15, 2024

White students made up 6.6% of South Plains Academy Charter District schools' student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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There were 27 white students enrolled in Wilson ISD schools in 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Oct 14, 2024

White students made up 21.6% of Wilson ISD schools' student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Oct. 5

By Lubbock Times | Oct 13, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.