Hispanic Teens Face Higher Drug and Risk Rates in Federal Study
A CDC survey of 9th to 12th graders across all states shows Hispanic students face higher odds of drug use, drinking on school property, skipping school due to safety fears, and attempting suicide compared with black and white peers. Experts cite segregated school environments as a potential factor.
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Risky behavior survey methods cited by CDC officials
CDC officials say adolescent risk data are gathered with confidentiality and privacy safeguards. Students answer away from teachers and are spaced apart to secure honest responses about sexual activity drug use and other risky behaviors.
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LULAC Convention Highlights Local Involvement and Notables
The Odessa LULAC chapter hosts the statewide convention with theme Con Estas Manos. Notables include Pete Gallego and Rosa Rosales, plus a Cesar Chavez inspired focus on community support, civil rights, and youth training. Attendees will see Mariachi from Monterrey and a lasso exhibition as youth learn legislative processes.
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Hispanic Educators Reception and Educators Banquet
Friday includes a reception featuring Yolanda Salgado of UTPB and Robert Mufiot of Odessa College presenting visionary awards. The Educators Banquet honors Hispanic educators with ECISD Superintendent Hector Mendez as keynote, followed by a Unity Reception on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. to promote community cooperation. For LULAC agenda and the national convention July 7 in Washington, visit lulac.org.
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Betenbough to Build Workforce Homes in North Park
Betenbough plans 25 of 35 homes under 170000 in North Park with some up to 220000 and sizes from 1800 to 2700 square feet. In the next phase homes may start at 120000. Whitehead says the target market is not high-dollar and aims for affordable housing while Betenbough promotes faith-based, community giving through its Odessa and Midland projects.
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United Way to announce 2008 funding allocations
United Way informal decisions on June 19 will guide the distribution of 1.12 million dollars among 16 nonprofits. Final approvals come June 26 with funding for 28 programs, including 60 volunteers reviewing goals and finances, and venture grants of 60 thousand dollars in August. Catholic Charities’ emergency service aims to aid about 185 families.
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