Drought persists as Lake levels fall across region
Experts note continued drought with rainfall totals around an inch at Lake Spence and Lake Thomas while Lake Ivie received a few feet. Lake Thomas sits about two percent full, Lake Spence around 5.7 percent, and Lake Ivie near 17 percent. Odessa High will keep three lunch periods after community concerns delayed a single-lunch plan for 2013-14.
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Midland PA program to remain at MC per Hance
Texas Tech chancellor Kent Hance says the physician assistant program will stay at Midland College and plans to expand within the next two years. State Rep. Tom Craddick, originator of the program, agrees, while TTU Health Sciences Center president Todd Mitchell cautions that final decisions depend on stakeholder input.
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On the Campaign Trail Edyta Blazczyk Odessa
Edyta Blazczyk campaigns in Odessa highlighting community issues and voter engagement as part of local election coverage in the Odessa American.
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Abbott campaign stop in Midland draws cheers amid light rain
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott visited Basin Burger House in Midland as part of a 10 city tour before the 2014 primary. A brief drizzle sent attendees under cover, then the crowd cheered when Abbott appeared. He joked about bringing rain in July as he campaigns to succeed Rick Perry.
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CSCOPE system may live again in Texas schools
Texas Education Agency lawyer said CSCOPE now sits in the public domain allowing district use with school board authorization. TEA counsel David Anderson told the State Board there is no statute banning districts from using CSCOPE, a move praised by supporters amid looming school year start. Republican member Thomas Ratliff noted most districts in his district relied on CSCOPE as they scramble to craft replacements before classes resume.
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Online Poll Prompt Seeks Reader Vote
A prompt asks readers to visit DaDa.com to vote on the cover. It urges participation with a simple call to action and highlights user engagement through the new online poll.
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