City Libraries Serving as Cooling Centers

Volunteers of all ages needed - email us at loshermanosfamilia@ gmail.com

A complete list of calendar events, projects, dates and details or online registration can be found at www.loshermanosfamilia.org. For sponsorship or call (806)792-1212.

With summer temperatures forecasted this week to be at dangerous levels, the City of Lubbock is offering citizens a place to get out of the sun at all public library locations. All four library branches will also serve as Cooling Centers during their normal operating hours with water, free Wi-Fi and charging stations for anyone needing to safely get out of the heat. The Summer Reading Program is currently underway, so the City asks all patrons to please be mindful and respectful of others and scheduled programming. Library locations include:

• Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street

• Godeke Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue

• Patterson Library, 1836 Parkway Drive

• Groves Library, 5520 19th Street

You can find more information regarding the Lubbock Public Libraries at https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/ departments/library

Mow Weeds, or Pay Fee

Although the Codes Section of the city does not give tickets, they do enforce the city ordinance. If weeds are not mowed after warning, the city will hire a contractor to mow the weeds –especially in alleys where the weeds get in the way of meter reading. As such, the property owner gets a hefty bill from the City of Lubbock for the cost of the mowing plus $150 administrative fee.

If you see weeds that exceed the city ordinance of 8 inches. Call the Weed Hotline at (806) 7752290. For pest control issues call Vector Control at (806) 775-3110. To inquire about cutting weeds as a contractor for the city, call 806775-3000 (or 3-1-1) and ask for the Codes Section. Additionally, citizens can issue complaints online.

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day - July 27

National Buffalo Soldiers Day - July 28 Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary - July 29

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

DISABILITY.GOV This website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov

HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE

9-8-8

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420

Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387

2-1-1

Information and Referral Información y referencia

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