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The Lubbock Law Enforcement Citizens Academy lets community members experience police work firsthand in a program run by the Lubbock Police Department with local agencies.

The academy offers clear insight into daily law enforcement duties and helps foster public understanding of safety.

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Texas Tech is hosting two temporary exhibits celebrating America’s 250th.

The Southwest Collection shows historical documents until July 4 while the Museum at Texas Tech will open a community-curated exhibit on July 3 through Sept. 7 after a collection day on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Lubbock ISD’s Board appointed two new trustees (Mitzi Ziegner and James Perrin) on May 14 and reappointed Trustee Jason Ratliff while electing Nancy Sharp as board president and Lala Chavez as board secretary.

All candidates ran unopposed, setting a new chapter in local education.

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Over 100 South Plains students received over $431,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation of West Texas at its annual dinner (more awards are forthcoming) to ease the financial load for those pursuing higher education.

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Mariia Syzonenko, who fled Ukraine four years ago, will graduate from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview tomorrow at 2 p.m. and plans to apply for Optional Practical Training work authorization to stay in West Texas.

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Mariia Syzonenko, a Ukrainian student who fled conflict in Dnipro, will graduate from Wayland Baptist University on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Plainview (she credits her faith and community for her success and awaits work authorization to remain in west Texas).

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Lubbock Police Department, teaming with local agencies, is offering a Citizens Academy that lets residents experience law enforcement work firsthand (from traffic checks to courtroom procedures).

Interested community members can apply soon for sessions held locally.

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Prevention Resource Center and Lubbock Public Health are hosting Hidden in Plain Sight, a free event helping parents spot drug dangers in teens' bedrooms.

The session will be held Tuesday, May 19 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Lubbock Public Health Department (2015 50th Street).

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Locals enjoy cheap fun by visiting free art trails, browsing thrift shops, watching prairie dogs at parks, and taking in West Texas sunsets as smart budget tips show ways to appreciate everyday charm without spending extra cash.

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Teddy Jacks in Lubbock is introducing a soft serve margarita that blends tequila + lime into a creamy cocktail for social media moments.

Visitors can try the innovative drink at 7205 Milwaukee Ave as this trend grows locally.

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Texas Tech will face TCU in a Thanksgiving football game on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. on ESPN in Lubbock.

Season tickets are sold out (general public single-game tickets go on sale May 18).

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