Education shifts mark 2006 for Odessa institutions
In 2006 Odessa's ECISD, Odessa College, and UTPB underwent major changes. ECISD moved toward unitary status under a mediated agreement approved August 15 by U.S. District Judge Rob Junell, with goals on English learners, gifted programs, overall quality, student assignments, and faculty ratios. UTPB secured substantial state funding for expansion and began doctoral plans.
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Odessa College
UTPB
Department of Justice
U.S
Rob Junell
3000th U.S. military death marked in Iraq
Spec Dustin R. Donica of Spring Texas is named as the 3000th U.S. service member to die in Iraq. The milestone occurred on the last day of 2006, capping December as the deadliest month for American forces in Iraq in the past year with at least 111 deaths.
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Dustin R. Donica
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Texas
U.S
Iraq
Cookie sales start today by Girl Scouts in Permian Basin
Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin begin their annual cookie sale today with eight varieties priced at 3.50 a box. Cookies delivered in February and booth sales run through February and March at major locations. Proceeds stay in the Permian Basin to support local girls. for doorstep deliveries call the hotline.
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Girl Scouts
Permian Basin
Civl Scente
Wwongspborg
Winter storm drives east across plains with heavy snow
A powerful winter storm buried the Plains with drifts up to ten feet, closing roads and prompting a Colorado search by small planes for stranded travelers. National Guard rescued 44 people and foothills near Denver received over two feet of snow as more than 650 sought shelter. The system stretched from Minnesota to Kansas with one Colorado traffic fatality and a Texas tornado death the prior day.
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New Year Resolutions from Odessa Officials
A compilation of local leaders goals for 2007 includes avoiding ladders and hiring help for lights, potty training a son, exercising more, growing the city, serving ECISD students, reducing crime, staying healthy, spending time with family, and continuing professional duties. Notables include Odessa Mayor Larry Melton ECISD Superintendent Wendell Lollis Sheriff Mark Donaldson Police Chief Chris Pipes Judge Susan Redford and City Manager Richard Morton.
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Wendell Lollis
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Richard Morton
Odessa
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