District weighs Teen Parent Center renovation or new campus
ECISD trustees discuss whether to renovate the Teen Parent Center or relocate to a new site as the building’s issues persist. Finley and Mendez note cost and future options, with a final proposal to be considered after thorough study. The center remains a district pride, funded in part by ECISD.
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Finley
TPC
Advanced Technical Center
Jones
Mendez
Wendell Sollis
ECISD
Texas
Silver Bells fundraiser appeals to all ages for elders
Sotelo and Oglesby urge community help as nursing home residents are described as essential like bank tellers and teachers. They stress younger patients also need support, with 24 volunteers already and a need for 10 more in Fort Stockton Pecos and La Mesa.
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Sotelo
Oglesby
Buena Vida
Ruben
Salazar
Fort Stockton
Pecos
la Mesa
Silver Bells
A&M system pushes to make all campuses military friendly
The Texas A&M University System plans to have every school designated military friendly by April by expanding online classes distance learning and credit transfer. Five campuses already meet criteria and counseling for veterans will be added if needed to align with Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges. The move aims to leverage new GI Bill benefits starting next fall and could raise enrollment without stated estimates while in-state tuition access remains restricted to Texas residents or veterans previously residing here.
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College Station
Texas A&m University System
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Consortium
A&m System
Rod Davis
Davis
A&m
Rick Perry
Texas
Odessa Exports Rise as Oil Tigs Influence 2006 Figures
In 2006 Odessa exports reached 171.469 million, up from 57.227 million the prior year, with director Dan Swart predicting higher 2007 2008 figures though 2009 remains uncertain due to oil price drops. Swart notes export activity often grows when the economy falters and stresses buyer due diligence with Middle Eastern and Russian markets, while local councils emphasize networking and shared learning to navigate rules and improvements in export practices.
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Odessa
Dan Swart
Commerce Department
North Texas
West Texas
Harry Henson
Swart
Russia
Mark Merritt
Merritt
Department of Commerce
Recount in Dallas Area House Race Narrowly Plays Out
Administrators began recounting thousands of ballots in the Dallas area for the Texas House District 105 contest. Democrat Bob Romano challenged Republican incumbent Linda Harper-Brown as provisional ballots trimmed her lead to 20 votes, with a Friday completion target. Republicans hold a 76-74 majority, and Romano’s victory could tie the chamber and threaten Speaker Tom Craddick’s renomination.
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Dallas
Dallas County
Bruce Sherbet
Romano
Tom Craddick
Toy drive at Jonnie's Home Décor with discount
Shoppers at Jonnie's Home Décor at 1551 JBS Parkway can donate new toys on December 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In return, they receive coupons for 15 percent off any item. Toys go to Harmony Home for abused children. Information line 368-5250.
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Jonnie’s
Jbs Parkway
Harmony Home
Odds and Ends: Odessa Police Blotter Report
A district blotter lists felony incidents with locations and times across Odessa. Incidents include aggravated assault on Graham Avenue, aggravated robbery at Smoker's Outlet on Dixie Boulevard, multiple burglaries on N Dixie and local blocks, vehicle thefts and property damage on Ada Street, Century and Fitch avenues, and various narcotics and weapon-related arrests. Continuous entries note cash value losses, stolen electronics, and handgun or firearm displays.
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Odessa
Smoker's
N. Dixie Blvd
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Vicosafety.com
W. 7Th St
Expert Council
Consid
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Export Council
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Export.gov
Kevin Buehler
State House
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Elkhorn Construction
Sam Houston Ave
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Century Avenue
36Th Street
French Avenue
Boulder Avenue
Tanglewood Lane
Kermit Highway
Joe Belcher
Gage Ave
Ector County
Murphy Street
Washington Avenue
Queston Barton
Eisenhower Road
Andrews Highway
Isao Rodriguez
Jackson Ave
Ector County Detention Center
Grandview Avenue
James Anderson
Hudson Ave
Henry Shelton
14Th St
S. Meadow
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E. Hwy
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Albert B. Finch
M.D
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