TxDOT plan faces local pushback in West Texas
City and county leaders in the Permian Basin push back on a TxDOT proposal to shift road control to local governments with compensation of one year’s maintenance costs. Midland Odessa officials warn of long term maintenance burdens and higher costs, while Ector County calls it a financial blow.
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Counties take charge of more local roads opinion
In a San Antonio letter to the editor the writer argues counties should assume greater responsibility for maintenance and improvements on local roads, citing funding, efficiency, and regional planning benefits for communities across the area.
Mounting tensions with Syria sink stocks
Financial markets fell on Tuesday as Syria tensions raised fears of U S military action disrupting energy trade. The Dow dropped 170.33 points to 14776.13, the S P 500 slid 26.30 to 1630.48, and the Nasdaq fell 79.05 to 3578.52 amid broad selling across all 10 S&P 500 sectors.
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ECISD to use Fly Cavazos and North Odessa schools to ease crowding
Jordan Elementary Principal Linda Voss said the district will relocate students to Fly and Cavazos and a north Odessa school to relieve crowding near Jordan. Jordan reports nearly 1,000 students while Cavazos has 783. Fly nearing capacity. Carver Early Education Center caps enrollment as prekindergarten noneligible students are turned away, though exceptions remain for bilingual, economically disadvantaged, and special education groups.
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Private and Charter Schools Add Spaces in Ector County
ECISD reports public schools crowded but private and charter options still accept new students in Ector County. Odessa Christian School has small classes around 12 to 18 with aides. St John’s Episcopal near capacity with limited openings. Sherwood Christian enrolling more. Compass Academy reports about 22 to 25 students per teacher with a waiting list as new grades are added.
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