Parents push school responsibility in protecting children
Odessa and Midland residents discuss how districts must hire and monitor educators to prevent child molestation. Parents urge vigilance and education, noting that predators can be evasive and that districts bear ultimate duty to safeguard kids at school.
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Gujarat quake toll climbs amid rescue delays and aftershocks
About 2,500 bodies recovered with survivors found only by rescuers. Officials warned death tolls could exceed 10,000 in Kutch district and 2,000 to 3,000 elsewhere in Gujarat. An aftershock of magnitude about 5.9 struck near Bhuj, as residents fled homes, waited for aid, and faced water and food shortages.
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Odessa ECISD coach apology and seven educators cited in misconduct cases
A Trust From 1A details an ECISD coach apology after an investigation by Martha Clark into sexual misconduct with a child. The report, to ECISD Superintendent Vernon Stokes, notes certification issues and a halt when certification expired. Several other ECISD staff faced charges or investigations, including Daniel Igo and Tammy Gardner, amid broader statewide cases of abuse involving teachers at Midland Christian School and beyond.
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Jeff Parras
US Attorney’s Office
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Midland Police
Signs of abuse and teacher safety measures in Midland area
Deputy district attorney Susan Redford urges parents to watch for signs of child molestation by trusted adults including attitude shifts, eating changes, outbursts, grades drop, bedwetting, and excessive bathing. The Midland area reports multiple cases involving educators, investigations, and safety protocols across ECISD MISD and SBEC, with emphasis on reporting and background checks.
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Odessa American Rates and Contact Information
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for delivery, subscriptions, and advertising. It provides rates for Daily and Sunday editions, weekend options, and mail subscriptions, along with hours for customer service and a note that the paper reserves the right to reject advertisements.
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DMX to serve 15 days in Erie County jail after appeal rejected
Rap star DMX Earl Simmons must surrender within two weeks to serve a 15 day jail term for a traffic charge after a judge denied his appeal. He pled guilty to driving without a license and was fined $400 following a Buffalo area speeding and signal violation stop.
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Survivor star Kelly Wiglesworth pleads guilty to card fraud
Greensboro North Carolina Kelly Wiglesworth runner up on CBS Survivor agreed to a plea bargain on a 1995 credit card fraud charge. She pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor of conspiring to commit credit card fraud and will pay 455 dollars restitution and perform 75 hours of community service. The charge may be expunged if she stays out of trouble for a year.
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N.C
Kelly Wiglesworth
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Nationwide police mourn Colorado patrolman at funeral
Officers from Texas, California, Tennessee, Minnesota and other states gathered in Grand Junction to honor Jason Manspeaker, the Colorado patrolman who died after pursuing escaped Texas inmates. More than 1,000 mourners attended the two hour funeral at the Fellowship for Excitement Church as Lt Gev roe Rogers and fellow officers spoke of his service.
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Texas Lottery Draws Take Center Stage With Big Jackpot
Saturday drawing announces LOTTO numbers 14 19 33 35 45 with an estimated 23 million dollar jackpot. PICK 3 results show 1 4 0 2. Game details and payout outlook accompany the official numbers from the Texas Lottery.
One Winner Cashes In Lotto Texas Jackpot
One ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday drawing for the Lotto Texas game, state lottery officials said. The prize is estimated at $23 million, with Wednesday night’s drawing expected to be worth about $4 million.
Dartmouth professors deaths under investigation in Hanover
Police investigated the deaths of two Dartmouth College professors Susanne and Half Zantop after a 6:30 p.m. call at their home. Dean Edward Berger confirmed the victims and said the safety chief informed him around 9:30 p.m. as officers and deputies enclosed the wooded residence. Susanne was a German professor and Half an earth sciences professor.
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Hanover
N.H
Dartmouth College
Edward Berger
Faculty For Arts and Sciences
Susanne
Zantop
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