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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 2011

Page

12

Family Graduation Moment Highlights UTPB Ceremony

Lindsey Pierce earns her degree on the same day as her mother Cynthia Pierce and sister Amber Selby at a sun drenched UTPB commencement. The event honors 340 graduates as Eugene Powell likens higher education to West Texas oil, delivering a message of knowledge, opportunity, and service to students and families.

Lindsey Pierce Cynthia Pierce Amber Selby UTPB Iris Foster University of Texas System Board of Re Gents Eugene Powell West Texans West Texas Powell Selby

Texas House halts debate on education reform bill over budget concerns

In Austin on a Friday night Democrats stopped debate on a Republican backed bill allowing school districts to adjust class sizes and furlough teachers amid funding cuts. Speaker Straus deferred a point of order as the chamber adjourned amid talk of a Democratic walkout. Critics warned the measure would devastate educators and widen layoffs.

Austin Texas House Joe Straus Rob Eissler the Woodlands Eissler

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