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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about donating plasma? See every Lubbock location and what happens.
  • Why a Lubbock commissioner lost his seat after launching a campaign
  • Is Lubbock really under investigation for “illegal” tax hikes?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny; breezy this afternoon, with a high of 73 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What Happens When You Donate Plasma in Lubbock? (kkam.com) — If you’ve ever thought about donating plasma in Lubbock, this guide breaks down exactly where you can go and what happens to your blood during the process. It highlights seven specific Lubbock donation centers and explains how your plasma is separated, stored, and ultimately used to help patients in need.
   

2. A Lubbock County commissioner announced his congressional campaign. Then he was removed from office. (hppr.org) — Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley was removed from office after County Judge Curtis Parrish ruled his early congressional bid triggered Texas’ resign-to-run rule, and Corley is now suing to get his seat back. The clash follows a year of bitter budget fights over taxes and county employee pay, and the outcome could shape how future Lubbock-area officeholders run for higher office.
   

3. What does city think about Paxton press release mentioning Lubbock, pledging to ‘stop illegal tax increases'? (lubbocklights.com) — Lubbock’s city manager says a recent Ken Paxton “illegal tax increases” press release sounds more alarming than the routine compliance email the city actually received. He explains Lubbock’s small property tax increase above the no‑new‑revenue rate, outlines transparency requirements under SB 1851, and stresses that Lubbock’s financial reports are already public and up to date.
   

4. Thunder Sun's bankruptcy case dismissed for second time (kcbd.com) — A Lubbock judge has dismissed Thunder Sun Inc.’s bankruptcy case for the second time, opening the door to possible foreclosures on its local properties and mobile home park near the Lubbock airport. Ongoing utility shutoffs, water outages, and insurance concerns have left tenants in a precarious spot as legal aid attorneys and the court press for better living conditions and accountability.
   

5. Lubbock landmark closes as redevelopment moves forward (everythinglubbock.com) — Cafe J, the longtime restaurant and bar across from Texas Tech, has closed permanently as its historic 19th Street building is cleared for a new high-density student housing project. The redevelopment, tied to the nearby Godbold Center, is drawing concern from Tech Terrace neighbors over traffic, parking, and preservation, while former owners say the aging structure had simply become too costly to maintain.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors,
    Happy Holidays I want to say 1st.. We swapped out our old school normal bulbed christmas lights on our tree and outside, this year. We have ALOT now… (Nextdoor Heart of Lubbock)
  • FOUND AND BACK HOME!
    Pumpkin is Missing off of 900 block Bangor Ave. wearing pink collar with purple name tag. She has a medical condition that needs medication. She has… (Nextdoor 4th and Frankford)
  • H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Clerk in Lubbock. Apply here.
  • Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Lubbock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lubbock here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lubbock

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