Frances Franco earns ECISD Classified Employee of the Year
Frances Franco, ECISD veteran of 17 years, began as an attendance clerk at Gonzales Elementary and now serves as Guidance and Counseling Department secretary. She earned the Classified Employee of the Year award while away on a Kenya mission trip with Immanuel Baptist Church, describing her team and the students she helps as the heart of her work. Her colleague Nancy Vanley praises her dedication and work ethic. Franco shared details of crisis response, student welfare, and the Kenya mission experience, where she aided building homes and ran a vacation Bible school with fellow ECISD staff and students. Tomas and Joshua are her grown children residing in roles with UPS and the Smithsonian, respectively.
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World Breastfeeding Week Photo Exhibit in Midland
The Permian Basin Breastfeeding Coalition hosts its 4th annual World Breastfeeding Week Reception and Photo Exhibit from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Thursday at the Midland County Library Centennial location 2503 W Loop 250 next to Best Buy. Refreshments and door prizes provided.
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Odessa Man Wounded by Gunshot in Apartment
An 18 year old Odessa man sustained a non life threatening gunshot wound to his right leg after a 911 call sent officers to 1413 S Grant Ave. The woman present was detained for questioning but not arrested. her role as suspect or witness remains unclear. The victim was transported to Medical Center Hospital.
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Odessa Police Seek Two Suspects in Minor Sex Crimes
Odessa police are seeking Roy Carrasco Ramirez, 24, and Richard Carrasco Ramirez, 19, on warrants for online solicitation of a minor and related charges. One is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. Residents are advised not to approach them and to contact the Odessa Police Department.
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San Diego police officers shot during stop. one dies
In a late night gunfight in southeastern San Diego two gang unit officers stopped a motorist or pedestrian. Officer Jonathan DeGuzman died after gunshot wounds. Wade Irwin survived surgery and is expected to recover. Suspects were captured or detained after hours long SWAT standoff and raids in the blue collar neighborhood.
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Odessa police urge alert on IRS and TXU scam calls
The Odessa Police Department urges residents to ignore calls emails or texts claiming IRS or TXU Energy ties. Do not pay or share personal data. Report online fraud to FBI IC3 or call the OPD front desk for questions.
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