2-1-1 Texas South Plains

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

The latest 2026 Map the Meal Gap report shows what we see every day across the South Plains: the need is growing. 💙

Across our 19-county service area:
• 99,160 people—1 in 5—are experiencing food insecurity.
• 32,020 children—more than 1 in 4—are facing hunger.
• Food insecurity has increased 46% in just three years, with child food insecurity up 55.8%.

These aren’t just numbers—they represent children, families, seniors, and neighbors who need our help. You can make a difference. Your donation helps provide nutritious food to people facing hunger across the South Plains. Donate today and help us feed hope and fight hunger. Every gift makes an impact: https://www.spfb.org/donate/

08/17/2026

Regulated child care in Texas helps protect your child’s health, safety and well-being through proven standards and trained providers.

Find a regulated provider near you: txchildcaresearch.org

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟮𝟭𝟭 (𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡) - 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴

🟢 Route 211 (Green) connects Cherry Point, 4th Street, and West End, providing convenient access to healthcare, shopping, education, employment, and some of Lubbock's busiest destinations. The route serves neighborhoods including Arnett Benson, Parkway, and Cherry Point.

Key destinations include TTUHSC, the VA Clinic, Goodwill Resource Center, United Supermarkets, Parkway WIC Clinic, Costco, West End Shopping Center, Estacado High School, and Talkington School. Route 211 also offers convenient connections to Routes 5, 9, 34, 205 (Pink), 214 (Red), and 025 (Purple).

🚌 Beginning Monday, September 28
⏰ Service: Monday–Saturday, 5:55 AM–8:15 PM • Every 50 minutes

🗺️ Explore the new routes and plan your trip with our interactive map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d78ce66e1acc46fcacc21c3fc0803efd =id%3AdataSource_23-19fc87bb48d-layer-90%3A7

Visit one of our community outreach events to learn more, ask questions, and get personalized trip-planning assistance before the new routes begin.

08/15/2026

Back to school starts with vaccinations.
https://immunizeusa.org/ask-learn-protect/
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08/15/2026

The HHSC Executive Council will meet on August 20 at 10 a.m.

Agenda will include agency updates on:
- Baylor Scott & White Transitioning Medicaid/CHIP Contracts for Central and West Texas.

📝 Full agenda: https://bit.ly/4fQ6oHm
💻 Watch live: bit.ly/4roKrl6