Odessa Juneteenth celebration seeks funding and sponsors
The Black Culture Council of Odessa faces funding hurdles for its annual Juneteenth event. BCCO president Jo Ann Davenport Littleton notes scant support from local businesses despite the celebration drawing diverse attendees from around the world. The board is exploring ways to engage sponsors while promising not to cancel or diminish the event.
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Juneteenth Schedule at Woodson Park Odessa
A two day festival lists music, dance, sports and workshops at Woodson Park 1020 E Murphy St with key events at Odessa College 201 W University Blvd. Parades start Odessa Street and South Dixie Boulevard ending Murphy Street and Barrett Drive.
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ECISD weighs budget as homestead exemption debate looms
ECISD officials presented a proposed $264 million budget split across general fund, food service and debt service. The district projects a 20 percent homestead exemption saving about $7.6 million next year and faces state funding changes amid oil and gas revenue declines. The board will decide on keeping or changing the exemption as it prepares for an August Texas Supreme Court finance case.
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San Antonio mayor runoff pits Ivy Taylor vs Leticia Van de Putte
San Antonio voters chose a runoff after May 9 results left no candidate with a majority. Ivy Taylor led the field with about 28 percent, Leticia Van de Putte had about 30 percent, and more than 60,000 people voted early.
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