ECISD enrollment rises to 30,405 students
ECISD reports 30,405 students currently enrolled, an increase from Monday but about 791 fewer than a year ago. Spokesman Mike Adkins says the district is reviewing schools and classrooms to decide on campus closures and class leveling to handle high enrollment areas. Website: ectorcountyisd.org.
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Odessa Christian to mark 50 years celebration
Odessa Christian School will host its 50th anniversary from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. September 17 at 2000 Doran Drive. An auction features oil and watercolor paintings by Frank Gervasi donated in the late 1970s by Dr. James A. Daves. All former teachers and students are invited. info via Teresa Ford at 432 352 8599.
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Salvation Army Odessa Opens Angel Tree Appointment Slots
The Salvation Army Odessa will begin accepting in person appointments for the Christmas Angel Tree Program from September 6 to September 30 on weekdays. Appointments run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. No phone calls will be accepted.
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Odessa bars lose off duty police security change
Odessa Police Department will ban off duty officers from working security at any bar with a mixed beverage license starting Sept 1. Bar owners, including Sarah Ramirez of 10 Sports Bar and Grill, fear higher costs and shifted liability, with private security likely replacing police presence. An Odessa Professional Police Officers Association meeting is planned as officials cite liability and image concerns.
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Odessa City Council Hears Budget Amid Oil Bust
Odessa City Council opened the first public hearing on an $83.8 million general fund budget for the coming fiscal year amid leaner spending due to an oil bust. They weighed options for park and fire station projects, road work, and Animal Control upgrades, with talks of voter approval for repurposing sales tax for economic development or issuing up to $100 million in debt. Mayor and staff suggested a May election could decide, while the proposed budget keeps a flat property tax rate and forecasts around $25.8 million in revenue and $30.6 million in sales tax receipts, with no citizen comments and new blight demolition funding.
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