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SPAG, in partnership with the @TexasVeterans, is hosting a Women Veteran’s Mixer on April 10th! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity for women who have served in the military to network and connect with one another, and find resources in the community that support them. Please email cmcneely@spag.org to RSVP or if you need more information.

Give back in a way that truly matters. ❤️ Join us for our upcoming Blood Drive on Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at SPAG. Every donation makes a difference and helps save lives. Plus, donors will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree. @vitalant

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Our own Kelly and Chelsey presented at the High Ground Conference to share how Councils of Governments help build regional capacity to advance local opportunity by connecting with partners, supporting smart planning, and turning local priorities into real projects. #regionalism @HighGroundTX

The Area Plan for the South Plains Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is available for public review and comment starting 3/11/26 to 4/13/26. Please provide any feedback. bit.ly/4bQKXTk

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the SPAG Board of Directors! ☘️ A little extra green at today’s monthly meeting as we continued working together on important regional business. #regionalism

Kelly and Chelsey spent the week in DC with @NADOPolicy and making visits to Capitol Hill to touch on our important federal partnerships and programs! @SBAgov @US_EDA @USDOT @USDOTFHWA @fema @HUDgov @ACLgov @DeptVetAffairs

Kelly and Chelsey are National Association of Development Organizations (@NADOPolicy) in Washington DC this week sharing updates and success stories about our @SBAgov 504 program with #CaprockBFC, @US_EDA RLF and Public Works projects, Aging programs, Public Safety and more! #regionalism

🍀 March is bringing a little luck for small business financing through the #SBA504 loan program Small businesses can lock in long term, fixed rate financing for commercial real estate or major equipment with with as little as 10% injection. Reach out to #CaprockBFC to see if your project is a good fit. #TheLocalChoice @SBAgov

SPAG is seeking community input to guide the development of the South Plains 5 Year Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan. Public feedback helps identify transportation needs, service gaps, and opportunities to improve mobility for workers, seniors, students, and those who rely on transit and human service transportation programs. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey, available in English and Spanish. bit.ly/46TaV6L @CitibusLubbock #SPARTANTransportation #PublicTransportation #RegionalPlanning #CommunityInput

Thanks to the Still Water Foundation and @TTURawlsCollege for working for ways to further rural #economicdevelopment and partnering with SPAG!

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting virtual public meetings to gather input on District Bicycle Plans across Texas, including the Lubbock District Bicycle Plan. Your feedback will help identify bikeway improvements that support mobility, safety, connectivity, and tourism in the region. If you walk, bike, or use a mobility device, we encourage you to review materials and share your input online. 🗓 Virtual Public Meeting Open Comment Period: Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Comments may be shared online through a survey, email or mail. bit.ly/4kK4LLX #TxDOT #PublicInput #BicyclePlan #Lubbock #ActiveTransportation

SPAG is seeking community input to guide the development of the South Plains 5 Year Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan. Public feedback helps identify transportation needs, service gaps, and opportunities to improve mobility for workers, seniors, students, and those who rely on transit and human service transportation programs. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey, available in English and Spanish. bit.ly/46TaV6L @CitibusLubbock #SPARTANTransportation #PublicTransportation #RegionalPlanning #CommunityInput

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s Texas Gang Investigators Association Panhandle Training. Special thanks to Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA), Texas Violent Gang Task Force, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, Lamesa Police Department, Texas Municipal Police Association, and Texas Anti-Gang Center, Lubbock. #TGIA #PanhandleTraining #GangInvestigations #TexasLawEnforcement

#CaprockBFC February #SBA504 Funding! We are proud to have funded a $2,013,000 straight purchase project for a Tires Sales and Repair business in Odessa, Texas. Congratulations to the borrowers and our lending partner, UMB Bank, on bringing this project to life. #economicdevelopment @SBAgov

“The contributions of 2-1-1 staff and partners truly make a difference in the lives of West Texans every day," said the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) everythinglubbock.com/news/local-new…

Business Owners, looking to lower your monthly payments or unlock equity in your commercial property? The #SBA504 Refinance Program offers long term, fixed rate financing for commercial real estate and equipment, with options to access eligible business expenses. Let’s talk about whether refinancing is right for your business. #CaprockBFC @SBAgov #Refinance #SmallBusiness #TheLocalChoice #EconomicDevelopment

The SPAG Board of Directors met yesterday to hear important updates regarding the @TexasTech programs at the newly developed Reese National Security Complex, our @TXSpaceComm feasibility study final report and much more! #Regionalism #westtexasbesttexas