Quick hits Register students for summer and fall
Summer registration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten at Austin Montessori and Ec’s Gate Pond Alamo year-round school occurs this week with forms from ectorcountyisd.org. On July 28 31 remaining students may register. Enter contest by July 23 at oapa.com for VIP festival prizes.
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Austin Montessori
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Permian Basin Fair announces 40th anniversary plans
The Permian Basin Fair and Exposition board outlines noon July 30 announcements at the south entrance gate of the Ector County Coliseum. The 40th anniversary fair is set for September 11 through 19 at the same venue.
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Ector County Coliseum
Permianu
75 Years of Odessa News From OA News History
The article reflects on 75 years of OA News coverage from 1940 to 2019, noting the shift from morning newspaper delivery by paper boys to digital access on phones tablets and computers. It highlights how readers now obtain news anywhere anytime while the OA brand continues to offer information and advertising daily.
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Scott Shaw
Shaw
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Odessa American marks 75th anniversary celebration
The Odessa American celebrates 75 years on October 2 and invites readers to look back at Odessa with daily historical stories beginning Monday. The paper, now part of AIM Media Texas, promotes online events at Da0a.com and an anniversary contest with prizes.
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Odessa
Permian High Sees Additions Near Completion
Crews work on finishing additions to Permian High School as construction progresses. The project aims to expand facilities and modernize spaces for students and staff ahead of the new term. Local officials oversee the work with updates on timelines and funding.
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Permian High
ECISD delays in constructing three new elementary schools
Ector County ISD will take ownership of its three new elementary campuses a couple of days later than planned due to heavy rainfall. The $129.75 million bond funded the elementary schools with additions to Odessa and Permian high schools as part of a middle school shift. Sixth graders move to middle schools and ninth graders to high schools. substantial completion marks ownership transfer, with academics nearing finish.
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Ector County Isd
David Finley
Odessa
Permian
ECISD
Dle
Finley
Funding debate over Odessa Hispanic Chamber support
In 2011 Odessa Develop ment Corporation board members debated funding the Hispanic Chamber amid concerns of mingled funds and poor track records. Former member Austin Keith urged accountability and a demonstrable return on investment, urging the organization to show concrete results before future funding decisions.
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Odessa Development Corporation
Hispanic Chamber
Austin Keith
Pinkie’s
Odessa
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