Quick hits MLK Jr celebrations in local events
Martin Luther King celebrations span a gospel service at First Baptist Church today at 3 p.m. a breakfast at ORMC at 6 a.m. with Rev. Darren Patrick a rally at Sal Guerrero Center at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Bob Thayer and a noon freedom march ending at Woodson Community Center. Una Voz Unida hosts a declamation at the Ector County Courthouse lawn 9 to 10 a.m. with a canned food drive donation.
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ECISD Board Set to Meet on 6 PM Agenda Items
Ector County ISD trustees will convene Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the administration building board room at 802 N Sam Houston Ave. The agenda includes a construction report, a change to commencement policy, and a proposed adjustment to elementary and middle school attendance zones for 2015.
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ECISD tackles dropout woes with targeted interventions
Ector County ISD expands beyond traditional services to curb dropout rates at Permian and Odessa high schools. Programs include dropout intervention specialists, Communities in Schools, and the Community Outreach Center with a homeless dropout recovery school. Homeless student Dominic seeks a flexible schedule and pace, while tutors assist state testing prep. ECISD dropout rate 2012-13: 2.7 percent. class of 2013 four-year dropout rate 11.2 percent.
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Comanche Cross heats up West Texas with muddy 1.6 mile bike race
In Odessa at McKinney Park the third annual Comanche Cross drew hundreds for a 1.6 mile course packed with mud sand and debris. Eight year old Jordan Venegas won the opening heat while parents Angel and Barbara Venegas praised the family biking tradition.
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MLK Jr Day Events Kick Off In Odessa With Pastor Thomas Speaking
Odessa hosts its annual Martin Luther King Jr celebration with Pastor Derick V. Thomas as featured speaker at 3 p.m. today. The Shreveport preacher, native Crane resident, will speak at First Baptist Church, 701 N. Lee St., and describes his talk as a surprise guided by the Holy Spirit.
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