ECISD enrollment rises to 30,871 with closures
The Ector County Independent School District reports enrollment at 30,871, up 466 from last year. Downing Murry Fly and Jordan Elementary schools closed to new enrollment, while Buice and West Elementary still accept students. Permian High is at 3,690 and Odessa High at 3,586 per district release.
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Health fair set for Thursday fundraiser at North Side Center
The Southside Senior Center schedules its sixth annual Health Fair Fundraiser from 9 to 11 30 a m Thursday at 1225 N Adams Ave. The event is open to the public. For more information call 337 981 ybp8ynbg Breast cancer awareness run planned by Women’s Center and 7 Pink the Basin h : at CrossRoad Fellowship 6901 E Highway 191. The 10K 5K and 1K Kid’s Fun Run raise breast cancer awareness. The event starts at 8 a.m. for the Kid’s Run and 9 a.m. for the long races. Registration online tinyurl com y9dl76ta.
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Odessa City Council debates tax rise to fund services
Odessa officials back a 2.26 cent property tax increase to support an $86.6 million general fund and a 3.3 percent rise in the fiscal year budget, aiming to reduce reliance on lagging sales tax amid approval of about $2.2 million in departmental spending. Mayor Turner and three supporters defend the plan as necessary, while some attendees question the hike as county and school officials also consider higher taxes.
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Police train on handling underage drinking party dispersals in Odessa
Odessa police officers practice dispersing a simulated teen party Tuesday morning during Controlled Party Dispersal Training hosted by Here 2 Impact Ector County Coalition and Texans Standing Tall. The session followed the Social Host Accountability Ordinance approved by the City Council.
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Civil War lessons vary by location in US schools
In American classrooms Civil War education shifts by state district and even school. Some emphasize states rights and economic factors, others praise Confederate and Union leaders, while some note abolition as a founding ideal. Perspectives differ across regions and generations amid current debates over Confederate symbols. A Confederate Soldier Statue shown at the Texas State Capitol underscores ongoing discussions.
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Odessa College to receive 8 million grant for upgrades
Odessa College President Gregory Williams announced an $8 million grant from the Odessa City Council to fund a range of projects. The program includes bringing the trucking program in-house, purchasing two simulators and trucks, renovating the auto dealership building at 2425 E Eighth St, and boosting the radiologic technology program with equipment for hospital like training. The college will use about $3 million for renovations and total funding around $8 million, with additional upgrades to instrumentation and electrical programs.
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