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The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved a new $260 million budget, a 2% average teacher pay increase, and a new instructional technology director during its June 25 meeting. District leaders acknowledged a significant budget deficit but outlined plans to improve enrollment, attendance, and spending efficiency.

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Lubbock residents will get a break from the heat as a cold front moves in Monday night, dropping temperatures, sparking scattered thunderstorms, and setting up a cooler, fall-like stretch for much of the week.

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Jul 9, 2026

Cold Front to Bring Rain, Cooler Temperatures to Lubbock This Week

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After a mild, calm Thursday, Lubbock is expected to experience a rapid drop in temperatures and the arrival of a wintry mix late Friday, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain possible. Forecasters warn of slick roads, dangerous wind chills, and overnight lows dipping into the teens and single digits.

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Lubbock has recorded about 1.62 inches of rainfall so far in 2026, slightly above the typical early-year average as the South Plains prepares for its wetter spring storm season.

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Jul 9, 2026

Lubbock Sees Modest Rainfall Early in 2026 as Storm Season Nears

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The City of Lubbock has extended the deadline for its Summer Field Services and Summer Office Services internships to May 15, giving applicants ages 17–22 more time to apply for positions running June through July.

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