OSHA probes gas plant blast in Permian Basin
OSHA has opened a probe into the explosion at the Western Gas Resources natural gas processing plant near Midkiff in Midland County. Regional director Richard Tapio said investigators will assess cause, collect samples, interview witnesses, and take hours to days at the site. Three workers were injured and officials cited an internal equipment failure as a possible source.
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ECISD convocation kicks off new school year in Odessa
ECISD officials hosted a Tuesday convocation at the Ector County Coliseum with about 3,400 employees in attendance. Lorraine Monroe urged educators to be the one who makes a difference, stressing the sacred nature of teaching and the need to raise standards while Interim Superintendent Wendell Sollis outlined goals for accountability and collaboration. The district noted 214 new teachers and a budget proposal with more than four million dollars in pay increases for teachers and eight hundred thousand for other staff.
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New choral group Allegro aims for multicultural music
Nyela Basney, former Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale director, launches Allegro a multicultural choral project for the Odessa Midland area Basney serves as artistic director and conductor saying auditions will occur later this month and a minimum of 20 singers is sought The group aims to unite the community and reach out to outlying towns with rehearsals and performances distinct from the existing ensemble.
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