Schools combating fights through mediation and talks
Administrators report rising mediation at junior high campuses as fights rise from gossip online and weekend disputes. Students cite dialogue with counselors as a better path to avoid injuries, while principals stress early intervention, parental involvement, and adult role modeling to resolve conflicts.
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State to drop rabies baits in coming weeks
Texas Department of State Health Services begins rabies bait drops in 44 counties including Ector Crane Loving Midland Pecos Reagan Reeves Terrell Upton Ward and Winkler to target coyotes in South Texas and gray foxes in West Texas. Hand baits will be dropped in West Texas communities starting January 10 and plane drops from January 11 reach five airports Fort Stockton and Junction.
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DPS Seeks Recruits Amid Border Security Push
Odessa Police seek new officers as Texas DPS expands with border patrol units funded by last year’s Governor border security legislation. Trooper Bo Speed rose to sergeant in El Paso, and DPS interns may start training early with pay. OPD fears loss of senior officers as DPS attracts talent and stresses self driven work.
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