United Way Odessa Kickoff Launches 2017 Campaign
The United Way of Odessa will host a 9 30 a m kickoff at the MLK Jr Building Courtyard 128 E Second Street. Hank Herrick will state 2017 goals and events as Medical Center Hospital CEO Bill Webster speaks and a balloon release closes the event. Free refreshments.
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E. Second Street
United Way of Odessa
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Medical Center Hospital
Bill Webster
United Way
Barn Door
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ECISD board weighs $286.7 million bond plan
The Bond Advisory Committee favors a $286,672,291 bond issue and tax ratification election for Nov. 7 to fund multi year campus improvements. Trustees meet at 6 p.m. in the administration building to decide on the bond, tax election, and related budget amendments including $18.3 million restored to cover the RAT. Lifecycle projects totaling $29,563,545 include roofing HVAC and window replacements with some roof costs reduced after hail insurance.
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Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees
N. Sam Houston Ave
Tom Crowe
Fencing Camp Demonstrates Techniques at Montesori Mastery School
Margaret DeLong of El Paso, a fencing instructor, demonstrates techniques for a week long fencing camp at Montesori Mastery School. Students learn standard guards footwork and blade work during the session.
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Margaret DeLong
el Paso
Montessori Mastery School
Montessori Mastery Launches School Fencing Program
Montessori Mastery School of Odessa starts a weeklong fencing camp that will run through the school year and be open to the public. Head coach Margaret De Long, president of Salle De Long Inc., demonstrated with nine students as parents and staff praised fencing for its physical and mental benefits and gender neutrality.
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Salle de Long Inc
Salle de Long Ram
Montessori Mastery School
Odessa
Margaret de Long
el Paso
Montessori Mastery
Brenda Mills
de Long
West Odessa fire chief Jimmy Ellis ousted amid funds probe
West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department chief Jimmy Ellis was voted out after allegations of misused funds. Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis said a complaint led to the Texas Rangers takeover for investigation. Firefighters cited money handling and property concerns. Ellis refused to resign and says he will recruit to fill vacancies. He expressed shock and said there was no loss of service during the turmoil.
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West Odessa
Ector County
Mike Griffis
Griffis
Jimmy Ellis
Ellis
Texas Rangers
CBS7
Odessa area districts meet standard in state ratings
Texas Education Agency released statewide accountability ratings showing about 95 percent of districts and charters met standard. In Odessa area, districts Midland, Andrews, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote, Kermit, Crane, and Mc Camey met standard overall, with Ector County ISD also meeting standard. Kermit ISD reports discrepancy at high school by one point in student achievement and progress, with TEA data showing 329 of 555 tests passed.
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Odessa
Texas Education Agency
Midland
Andrews
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote
Kermit, Crane
McCamey
Ector County Independent
Kermit Isd
Denise Shetter
Shetter
DMAC
IWE TODAY Start a tart Enjoy the full flavor of tomatoes
Enjoy a tomato basil and mozzarella tart recipe with a crusty base. The Food page also features a complementary side salad recipe to complete the meal.
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