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    Growing pains: Texas Tech addresses challenges due to record enrollment - KCBD

    Texas Tech enrolled roughly 4,000 more students than expected this year, pushing total enrollment to nearly 46,000 and leaving the university scrambling to find space for a class twice the size it planned for. President Lawrence Schovanec said Tech projected about 2,000 additional students coming in, so the final number caught even the administration off guard.

    education · via KCBD

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    Lubbock ISD sets new property tax rate for school year - fox34.com

    Lubbock ISD's property tax rate for the new school year dropped compared to last year's rate but will still generate more revenue, and the district says even that won't be enough to cover its costs. The new rate sits at roughly 86 cents per $100 of property valuation.

    education · via FOX34

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    Community warning after case reports of West Nile in Lubbock

    Lubbock health officials are investigating a reported case of West Nile Virus in the city, a reminder that mosquito season does not end when the back-to-school rush does. West Nile spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito, and late summer into early fall is historically when case numbers climb across the South Plains.

    local · via EverythingLubbock

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    Texas Tech Tuition Rates Compared to Other State Colleges - KFYO

    Texas Tech University's in-state tuition and fees currently hover around $11,800, a specific number KFYO recently highlighted in its comparison of state colleges across Texas. This figure strictly covers the direct cost of university tuition and various fees.

    education · via KFYO

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    Watch highlights of the 2026 high school football season in Lubbock - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

    The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is giving local high school football fans an early look at the 2026 season with a new series of videos.

    sports · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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    174 jobs coming to Lubbock in connection to LEDA assistance - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

    Five businesses tied to Lubbock Economic Development Alliance projects plan to add 174 jobs and $11 million in combined annual pay to the local economy, LEDA announced Thursday. LEDA president and CEO John Osborn credited the city's ability to attract a range of industries, saying the growth creates openings for both Lubbock residents and recent graduates.

    business · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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