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    Lubbock County commissioners propose no-new-revenue tax rate as budget talks grow tense - KCBD

    Lubbock County commissioners are proposing to hold the property tax rate flat through a no-new-revenue rate, but County Judge Curtis Parrish says keeping taxes down now could cost the county down the road. The no-new-revenue rate is consistent with what commissioners have adopted in recent years, meaning homeowners would not see a higher tax bill tied to rising property values.

    politics · via KCBD

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    ‘There’s Not Going to Be Any Excuse’ — Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire Takes Subtle Shot at USC’s Pathetic Turnout for Home Opener - Yahoo Sports

    Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire called out the contrast between Lubbock's sold-out Jones AT&T Stadium crowds and USC's sparse home opener at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, telling reporters "there's not going to be any excuse" for empty seats when the Red Raiders take the field. McGuire made the comparison two days after USC opened its season in front of a visibly thin crowd in Los Angeles.

    education · via Yahoo Sports

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    Two years into deregulation, Lubbock customers urged to review electricity plans - KCBD

    Two years after Lubbock joined the deregulated electricity market, many customers are hitting their first or second contract renewal window and facing a choice they may not have expected to make. Anna Delano, community relations manager for Reliant Energy, says renewal season has arrived for a large portion of Lubbock customers.

    local · via KCBD

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    New Texas laws going into effect Sept. 1 cover electronics repairs, special education funding and more - KSAT

    Several new Texas laws take effect September 1, giving Lubbock consumers, schools, and businesses a fresh set of rules to navigate. The biggest change for everyday folks here is the right-to-repair law, House Bill 2963, which requires electronics manufacturers to make certain parts, tools, and repair manuals available to independent repair shops and consumers.

    regional · via KSAT

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    Plainview police investigating stabbing at Kidsville Park - fox34.com

    Plainview police are investigating a stabbing that sent a teenage male to Covenant Hospital's emergency room Saturday night after a disturbance at Kidsville Park in the 3600 block of W.

    local · via FOX34

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    Plainview police seek info after teen stabbed Saturday night

    Plainview police are investigating a late-night stabbing near Kidsville Park that left a teenage male with multiple wounds Saturday. The attack happened around 11:40 p.m.

    local · via EverythingLubbock

On the calendar

That day in Lubbock

  • 9:30 AMYoga4020 30th StreetLubbock, TX 79410
  • 12:30 PMBingo3200 Amherst StLubbock, TX 79415
  • 6:00 PMZumba4020 30th StreetLubbock, TX 79410
  • 6:30 PMAdult Coloring Night5520 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79407

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