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Hobbs board approves robotics team travel to Texas regional competition

Hobbs Municipal Schools Board of Education · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Board approved out‑of‑state travel for the Hobbs Hive/C‑Tech robotics team to the Texas BEST regional competition in Dallas, Dec. 11–13, 2025, with district staff estimating costs at no more than $7,500.

The Hobbs Municipal Schools board voted to approve travel for the C‑Tech/Hobbs Hive robotics team to the Texas BEST regional robotics championship in Dallas, scheduled Dec. 11–13, 2025.

A district presenter said the team earned qualification through a live robot competition and an engineering notebook submission. Staff estimated total travel, lodging and meal costs would be "no more than $7,500." The board moved, seconded and approved the request by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Superintendent and board members praised the students' efforts; one board member said, "Y'all have fun. Good job. Good luck." The presenters emphasized this is the district's first year fielding a robotics team and highlighted the learning and resilience students demonstrated.

The approved travel will require customary trip logistics and staff oversight; board members instructed staff to proceed with arrangements.