City tightens drive shutdown as arrests rise for street racing
LeSueur notes 120 arrests for racing or reckless driving this year, with charges starting as class B misdemeanors but can rise to felonies if death occurs. Hotspots include Andrews Highway, Crane Avenue, Clements Street, University Boulevard, 42nd Street and East Loop 338 where officers monitor racing activity. He warns the problem persists and stresses prevention before fatalities occur.
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STEM project fuels real world learning at STEM Academy
STEM Academy teachers Shannon Davidson and Seybert guide sixth and seventh graders through a four week project based learning unit. Students devise products, make commercials, study industries and target audiences while honing reading writing and public speaking skills. Teams pitch ventures from survival jackets to vending machines with investors offering funds and equity. A Thursday debate on driving age rounds out the program.
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Griffis Files for Sheriff in Republican Primary
Inspector Michael Griffis, the No 3 at Ector County Sheriff, filed to run with Sheriff Donaldson’s blessing. Opponent Joe Commander, chief investigator for the District Attorney, also filed after losing to Donaldson in 2012. No Democrats are contesting the race. Both men support extending the filing period and pledge to proceed with their campaigns.
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Ector County residents can file for sheriff by Monday
Crow will be at Ector County Republican Headquarters 707 Jefferson Ave on Monday from 9 30 to 11 30 a m and again from 4 to 6 p m to file. The drawing for name placement on the Republican ballot is set for 6 p m December 23 at the county GOP HQ. Donaldson says he does not regret withdrawing and will serve out his term, aiming to see how events unfold by March 1.
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