Odessa Officials Defend Water Rate Increase Amid Resident Backlash
Odessa City Council defends a 20 percent water rate hike to cover CRMWD costs and drought impacts. City leaders cite revenue shortfalls, past underpayment risk, and the need to fund water supply and pipeline expenses while residents express concern over higher bills and taxes.
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Hood Junior High adopts block scheduling with expanded English math time
Hood Junior High will shift to longer class periods and fewer daily classes to improve student performance. Ninth graders will no longer share the high school bell schedule, and English and math receive about an hour more instructional time per week. New electives include dance and introductory engineering. Project Based Learning will be piloted with assistance from New Tech Odessa teachers and student panels.
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