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Lubbock’s Unemployment Rate Fell to 3.6 in Nov. 2021

Job statistics released in December by the Texas Workforce Commission showed the local unemployment rate in Lubbock fell during the month of November 2021. The local unemployment rate was reported at 3.6 percent, down from the reported 3.8 percent in October. An estimated 161,000 residents in the Lubbock metropolitan statistical area (MSA) were employed during the month. The civilian labor force was estimated at 166,900.

Lubbock’s unemployment rate one year ago (November 2020) was measured at 5.3 percent. The Texas Workforce Commission reported the state’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in November. The state will release the December report on January 21, 2022 at 9 a.m.

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USAGov en Español responde preguntas sobre requisitos de entrada a EE. UU. para viajeros

Si está planificando un viaje internacional dentro de los próximos meses es importante que esté al tanto de los últimos cambios en los requisitos para viajeros que ingresan al país. USAGov en Español, su guía oficial de información del Gobierno responde las preguntas frecuentes sobre viajes a Estados Unidos. ¿Cuáles son los viajeros con prohibición de entrada a Estados Unidos? De acuerdo a un decreto presidencial establecido con el objetivo de detener la propagación del COVID-19, actualmente se prohíbe el ingreso al país de personas que no son ciudadanos estadounidenses y que estuvieron físicamente en ciertos países. Encuentre la información detallada en el sitio web de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de enfermedades (CDC, por su sigla en inglés). ¿Cuáles son los nuevos requisitos de viaje para los ciudadanos, residentes de EE. UU. y extranjeros que viajan internacionalmente? • Todos los pasajeros deben mostrar un resultado negativo de la prueba de COVID-19 realizada no más de un día antes de abordar un vuelo a Estados Unidos antes de abordar un vuelo a Estados Unidos. • Todos los pasajeros que no son ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes legales deben presentar un comprobante que acredite que está totalmente vacunado al ingresar al país. ¿Cuáles son los requisitos de entrada al país para las personas que ingresan por tierra o puertos marítimos? Todos los viajeros extranjeros que ingresen al país por fronteras terrestres y los puertos de entrada de las terminales de ferry deben presentar un comprobante que acredite su vacunación contra el COVID-19 y deben estar preparados para testificar verbalmente sus intenciones de viaje. Los ciudadanos estadounidenses y los residentes legales pueden ingresar independientemente de su estado de vacunación. ¿Qué otras recomendaciones tiene el Gobierno para viajes internacionales? • Antes de planificar su viaje, debe verificar la situación de COVID-19 y los requisitos de viaje de su destino. Cada país tiene una política diferente para entrar y salir del país. Independientemente de su destino, los CDC recomiendan no viajar hasta que esté completamente vacunado. • Antes de viajar considere hacer un plan de emergencia para estar preparado en caso de que se enferme y debe extender su viaje. Considere obtener un seguro médico de viaje e infórmese sobre la atención médica y la venta de medicamentos en el lugar de destino.

(In English at www.usa.gov)

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CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org.

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for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!!

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES

Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

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GUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE

ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409.

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REFERRAL FOR QUALITY

CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

Business & Opportunity Updates

TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. Instruction books are available in English only at the moment. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs.

gov. BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 7451637.

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EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-aTest, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, available.

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IC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For more info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409.

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Texas Home Sales Increase 90 Percent

The number of Texas homes that sold for $1 million or higher from November 2020 to October 2021 increased 89.6% compared to the previous reporting period to 11,980 sales, according to the 2021 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report released today by Texas Realtors. The annual report examining housing statistics for homes that sold for $1 million or higher across the state showed total sales dollar volume reached $19.9 billion, a 93.3% increase from the previous year. While the number of luxury home sales accounted for less than 3% of all homes sold in Texas, the dollar amount represented 13% of all residential sales dollar volume across the state. "Home price increases in Texas have led to a strong spike in the number of homes sold in the million-dollarand-up range," said Marvin Jolly, chairman of Texas Realtors. "The price increase has shifted the profile of homes that were historically listed in this category. We are seeing more neighborhoods with homes selling for above $1 million. In many cases, homes that would have sold for under a million dollars last year are topping that mark this year." The median price for Texas luxury homes during the first 10 months of 2021 was $1,360,133, which is 0.1% more than the previous year. The average price per square foot for luxury homes increased 9.5% to $395, more than double the $166 average price per square foot for all residential Texas homes. From January to October 2021, luxury homes in Texas spent an average of 55 days on the market, a decrease of 31 days from the same time frame in 2020. On average, luxury homes spend more time on the market than lower-priced homes. Jolly concluded, "What defines a million-dollar home is rapidly evolving across the state. There is strong demand in the luxury home market in Texas as many buyers from out of state are finding that they can afford a larger or higher-end home compared to the area they came from. Anyone considering buying or selling a luxury property can better understand and navigate this market by working with a Realtor." Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

Observations for MLK Day Scheduled in Lubbock

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968. The Martin Luther King Commemorative Council of Lubbock, Inc. invites the public to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, from Friday, January 14, 2022 thru Monday, January 17, 2022.

Events for this celebration will be as follows: Friday, January 14th – Individual of Distinction Award Banquet, 6:30 P.M. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane); Saturday, January 15th – Youth Night, 6 P.M. Civic Center; Sunday, January 16th – Citywide Service, 5

P.M. Civic Center; Monday, January 17th – Gospel Night, 6 P.M. Civic Center (. MLK Day of Service will be observed Monday, January 18, 2022. For additional information, please contact Karen Brown at (806) 239-6983.

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