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Lubbock ISD said on Tuesday, Oct.

6 that a security breach by Frontline Education exposed employee Social Security numbers, email addresses and home addresses, though no student data was affected. Affected employees will be contacted beginning Monday, Oct. 26 and offered credit monitoring while the district investigates further.

Lubbock ISD announced on Tuesday, Oct.

6 that a security breach by Frontline Education exposed sensitive employee data on Aug. 14 but did not affect student records. Affected staff will be notified on Oct. 26 (employees are advised to check their credit and accounts closely).

Texas Tech is offering free applications for in-state undergrad, eligible grad, and current undergrad students applying to graduate programs from October 12 through October 18 (law and veterinary programs remain excluded).

Bullying persists into adulthood as local experts advise residents to avoid reacting to workplace, neighbor, or online taunts and to set clear boundaries (documenting incidents if needed) to maintain control over their emotions.

Dr. Karla Daniele, a breast surgical oncologist at UMC (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center), urged women under 50 to get early breast cancer screenings as cases slowly increased since 2012.

She stressed that earlier detection makes treatment easier and advised women with a family history to consult their health care provider.

Christy Savino, who was diagnosed 18 years ago, credited plasma derived medicine for saving her life and now receives regular plasma infusions at a local facility.

Vitalant continues to collect plasma donations during International Plasma Awareness Week, Oct. 5-9.

Lubbock patients struggle to get OB-GYN appointments after two doctors resigned amid a dispute between University Medical Center and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center over hiring policies.

The ongoing conflict leaves women's health access in short supply, and a prompt resolution is needed.