Baylor settles in rape lawsuit amid university shakeup
The first woman to sue Baylor University over mishandled rape allegations has settled her case. Jasmin Hernandez filed suit in 2016, amid internal findings and personnel changes, but details of any financial terms were not disclosed. Hernandez’s lawyer confirmed a weekend settlement with all parties, with no public court filing of terms.
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Baylor University
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Baylor
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Odessa district outlines $287 million bond plan to ease aging schools
Ector County ISD charted a bond package totaling 287 million dollars to replace and upgrade middle and high schools. Projects include a new high school for 31,000 students, a new middle school, plus safety upgrades, a district wide fiber network, front entry vestibules, and welcome centers at administration and Odessa High. Officials estimate tax impacts and discuss potential E-Rate funds to offset costs while stressing urgent need and capacity pressures at OHS and PHS.
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Crowe
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Harwell
Chris Stanley
Ector County
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PBE
Karen Howard-Winters
ECISD
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Buice
Downing
Jordan
West
Hortencia del Bosque
Howard- Winters
OHS
Permian High School
PHS
Odessa High
Gene Collins
Collins
Ector Middle
South Odessa
Ector
General Fund
Tom Crowe
Travis
Odessa College leader expects bond issue success and growth
Williams, president of Odessa College and bond committee member, says the college will partner with ECISD and is near completing a successful bond issue while stressing rising costs with delay. Collin Sewell notes earlier plans for more schools faced readiness limits, urges due diligence with contractors as Odessa grows and prepares for future investment.
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Strong Due Diligence
Midland ISD ratings show most campuses met standards
District data review proceeded with a fine to the high school focus. Shetter said the district will appeal after last Thursday's findings, with a turnaround plan unchanged. TEA ratings cover 1200 districts and 8700 campuses statewide, with appeals due August 15 and final results in December.
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Andrews
Devonian
Bath
Crane
Monahans
Monahans High School
Chad Smith
McCamey Primary School
McCamey High School
McCamey Middle School
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Stem Academy
Compass Academy
TEA Information
TEA
Staar Accountability System Defines Four Indices
The STAAR system measures student achievement and progress across four indices. It also assesses closing performance gaps and postsecondary readiness to determine if campuses meet standard or alternative standard targets.
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Texas House adjourns without tax bill in sight
The Texas House abruptly adjourned with one day left in the special session. The dispute centers on a property tax bill requiring local elections for increases, with Democrats favoring six percent thresholds and the Senate pushing four percent. If no agreement, Gov Abbott may call a second special session.
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Texas
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