Texas Republicans silent amid Paxton Miller scandals
Texas Republicans stay quiet as Attorney General Ken Paxton faces two felony counts and SEC fraud allegations while Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller faces questions over a $300 Jesus shot trip and $1,000 in travel reimbursements. Observers cite party silence harming the GOP brand in a once-dominant state.
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Two year teacher development program aims to boost local pipeline
The board heard a presentation on a two year accelerated teacher preparation plan involving Koot County Independent School District Odessa College and Texas Tech University. The program would start July, recruit community teacher candidates, and require a three year district commitment with mentorship and online coursework.
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Two Killed in Nighttime Crash on FM 2020 West of Odessa
Odessa man Jason Acosta Valenzuela, 24, and passenger Michael James Espinoza, 29, died at the scene after Valenzuela's 2007 Chrysler 300 collided with a westbound 2000 Ford F-150 on FM 2020 about a mile west of Odessa. Valenzuela failed to yield while turning left. pickup driver Mark Anthony Sigala, 18, suffered minor injuries and was treated. Espinoza did not wear a seat belt.
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