Odessa Midland shapes future traffic with community visioning
The Odessa Midland MPO advances long range transport planning using a new community visioning process urged by the Federal Highway Administration. An online survey seeks public input on spending, infrastructure, and future growth with public meetings planned this fall. city officials weigh delaying growth plan updates to reflect the study outcomes.
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Obama Clinches Democratic Nomination as Race Casts Shadow
Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination amid a roar of cheering and chants. Delegates noted lingering white voter and union skepticism about his race. He will face John McCain, who will accept the Republican nomination next week in St Paul, as Obama appeals for a united party and broad support ahead of the fall race. Biden praised Obama and pledged change, while Michelle and Bill Clinton joined in the celebration on stage.
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Barack Obama McCain Campaign on the Net Heads Online
The article notes Barack Obama and John McCain launching official campaign sites at www barack obama com and www john mccain com detailing party platforms and voter outreach efforts. The piece assesses online presence as a key element in the 2008 race strategy.
AVID program aims to boost average students toward college
The agreement requires students to limit absences to nine, return textbooks to their AVID teacher, and maintain at least a 70 percent GPA in the program. AVID challenges students through advanced coursework and targets those middle of the pack, often first generation college hopefuls seeking a boost to reach college success.
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Dual credit classes bolster AVID and college prep
AVID encourages enrollment in advanced courses and dual credit options in high school. Dual credit provides college credit for rigorous high school work, aiding postsecondary goals. Collin Sewell of the Education Foundation highlights confidence gains and broader admission factors include TAKS and grades.
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