ECISD Pre-K plan expansion faces slow enrollment
ECISD shifted from a full day to a half day pre-K to boost enrollment and state funding, a move criticized by former curriculum chief Janet Baker who said it would serve unserved children. Blanton Elementary plans 44 seats with 18 enrolled, Milam Elementary lists 13 in morning and seven in evening, as registration begins.
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Janet Baker
Baker
ECISD
Blanton
Lamar’s
Evelyn Garcia
Garcia
Milam Elementary
Blanton's
District eyes on pre K enrollment as school year nears
Milam, Carver and other ECISD campuses report low pre K registrations with 273 students enrolled of 600 capacity. Principals and teachers voice concern yet stay positive while ECISD officials discuss opening program to unqualified four year olds to expand services and funding. Wendy Hines notes potential staffing and budget implications but remains hopeful for increased enrollment ahead of the new year.
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Milam
Staci Ashley
Ashley
Becky Walker
Carver Early Education Center
Carver
Sally Navarro
Navarro
Fete
Blanton
Lamar
ECISD
Wendy Hines
Hines
Odessa Eyes Restarting Farmers Market With Local Goods
Odessa officials consider Happy Feet Farms to restart a farmers market focusing on Texas grown produce and arts crafts while banning New Mexico products and secondhand items. Local horticulture agent notes past markets in the Permian Basin and hopes small local growers fill the supply gap.
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New Mexico
Barnett
Texas
Michael Marrero
Odessa
Happy Feet
Midland
West Texas Food Bank plans community garden at vacant lot
The West Texas Food Bank aims to establish a community garden to grow fruits and vegetables for clients. The site is a foreclosed vacant block at Muskingum Avenue and 11th Street, likely usable by spring 20H with volunteer help. Local agencies and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will assist.
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West Texas Food Bank
Lee Pipkin
Food Bank
Muskingum Avenue
11Th Street
Ector County
Dale Childers
Amarillo
San Antonio
Austin
Pipkin
South Plains Food Bank
Lubbock
Texas AgrilLife Extension Service
Pipkin Pds Cabal
Service Tions
Deborah Benge-Frost
Ector
Midland
Benge-Frost
Texas
Happy Feet Farm vegetables highlight Odessa market hopes
The article lists vegetables grown at Happy Feet Farm in Texas and notes talk of reopening a farmers market at Second and Grant. Marrero and Loewen discuss past city plans, while Barnett plans Saturday hours and aims to certify the Odessa farmers market under the Texas Certified Farmers Market program, promoting grower participation and WIC support.
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Second
Grant
Marrero
Loewen
Happy Feet
Barnett
Odessa
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