02-05-2025
What are people saying about the Lubbock, Roosevelt ISD school bonds? Here's what to know
This election cycle in Lubbock County is solely focused on local issues and races that directly impact you.
With two contentious school bonds up for a vote in this May's elections, several entities and individuals have openly endorsed or opposed each bond measure.
Others are reading: Where to vote in Lubbock County on 2025 Election Day? Here's what you need to know about
So, before you head to the polls on Election Day — Saturday, May 3 — here's a look at how some are weighing in on the issues.
A $290 million bond is set to go to the voters to help the school district build three new schools as it consolidates six schools, aiming to move them out of aging infrastructure.
This bond has drawn both criticism and praise from the public, with many signs appearing around town in favor of and against the school bond.
Dig Deeper: What is the 2025 Lubbock ISD bond on the May election ballot? Here's what you need to know
Before you head to the polls, read the A-J's to-the-point coverage about the school bond and read what readers have submitted for and against to help you make an informed decision.
Kathy Rollo: Understanding the Lubbock ISD bond election.
Vera Rose Giemza: A Lubbock student's case for supporting Proposition A.
Melynn Henry: Voting for Lubbock ISD Prop A supports students, community, maintains tax rate.
Mikel Ward: Lubbock ISD Prop A raises taxes, harms neighborhoods.
Letter to the editor: Deanne Clark responds to Lubbock ISD's $290M Prop A bond package.
Just outside of Lubbock, a rural district is looking to capitalize on the recent construction from the Leprino factory just down the street to help construct a new elementary.
Dig Deeper: What is the Roosevelt ISD 2025 bond? What you need to know about the $58.5 million ask
Here's what people are saying, along with a news story from the A-J about what you need to know about the bond.
Letter to the editor: Urging Roosevelt ISD voters to support school bond.
Letter to the editor: We parents are urging you to vote FOR the bond.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: What people are saying about Lubbock ISD, RISD 2025 school bonds
