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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 2015

Page

15

Permian Basin Gun Show At Ector County Coliseum

A Midland Odessa area roundup lists a three day Texas Thunder Music Festival in Gardendale with Brad Paisley and other acts Aug 21 to 23. Also notes a Midland County Fair 10 am to 7 pm at Horseshoe Pavilion and a gun show at Ector County Coliseum with books, knives, ammunition, reloading gear and trade options.

Permian Basin Ector County Coliseum Andrews Highway Texas Thunder Music Festival Texas Thunder Festival Chinaberry Ave Gardendale

Medieval Fantasy Combat and Community Events in Odessa

Shire of Burning Skies hosts weekly Sunday foam weapon battles at Sherwood Park Pavilion with 10 character classes and monsters, plus safety supervision for youth. Also listed are God’s Back Yard Bible Camp at Tanglewood Church of Christ, a seminar Lead Me to the Cross at Odessa Adventist Center, a Curves Strength Training Festival, and Boomerz jam sessions with contact numbers.

Shire of Burning Skies Odessa Amtgard Sherwood Park Pavilion 45Th Street Dixie Boulevard Deason Hogan Facebook God's Back Yard Bible Camp Tanglewood Church of Christ Tanglewood Lane

New truancy laws take effect this September

A municipal update cites new truancy laws to begin in September. Officials emphasize stricter attendance rules for students and potential penalties for guardians. The measure aims to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve school performance across districts.

Truant students eyed by ECISD under new Texas truancy law

ECISD officials describe shifts after Texas House Bill 2398 ends criminal sanctions for students skipping school while placing emphasis on districts and parents to ensure attendance. The district will use parent classes, calls, and letters to prevent truancy and will warn and engage guardians when absences occur.

Ector County Independent Texas Texas Public School Greg Abbott Scott Randolph Ector County Independent School District Randolph ECISD

Salvation Army to host first banquet in 15 years

Salvation Army in Odessa plans an Aug 31 banquet to show the public their year round work. Capt. Joe Contreras says the event educates about funds and programs while featuring Rep. Mike Conaway as guest speaker. Proceeds could reach about 50,000 aiding shelter, store, and building maintenance. Gloria Apolinario helps organize the fundraiser.

Joe Contreras Salvation Army Mcm Grandé Hotel FunDome Contreras Mike Conaway Apolinario U.S

County Commissioners Set Second Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Ector County Commissioners Court will hold a second and final public hearing on the new fiscal year tax rate during its regular meeting Monday at 10 a.m. The current rate is 29.7296 cents per $100, with a proposed maximum of 31 cents and total 34.1828 cents. The board aims to adopt the budget by Sept. 14, amid a 4.81 percent drop in net taxable value to 13.969 billion.

Ector County Commissioners’ Court Ector County 10Th St Susan Redford

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