In addition to the Cinco De Mayo parade downtown and lemonade stands across the city for Lemonade Day, Lubbock's other main event this weekend was the school bond election.
Around 66% of voters approved Proposition A on Saturday — a $290 million bond for Lubbock ISD that will fund infrastructure improvements, including three new elementary schools, two middle schools, safety upgrades, and enhanced learning environments.
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Lifelong Lubbock resident Barry Keith said the decision wasn’t easy, and he changed his opinion with new information.
"I want to see schools on the east side get their fair share," Keith said. "I’m not sure that will happen, but without this bond passing, I think they’re not going to get any part of it anyway.”
Keith noted that political advertising about the bond was relentless but added that the constant barrage may have had the opposite of its intended effect for him.
Maggie Gilchrest, a Lubbock resident of 20 years and proud LISD parent, said her vote reflected both her confidence in the district and a strong belief in civic responsibility.
With misinformation around this bond and how it will affect the tax rate for Lubbock homeowners, Gilchrest said this election season sparked conversation with her graduating daughter about being informed voters and “performative activism.”
“People can post all day long on social media that they’re for or against this," Gilchrest said. "But if they’re not out here voting, then what are you doing?”
According to the Lubbock County Elections Office, around 8% of the county's registered voters turned out for this election.
The bond was approved unanimously by the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees in February 2025.
For more details on the bond, you can visit LISD's website.