Odessa Police designate safe zones for traffic enforcement
The Odessa Police Department will designate safe zones to promote an accident free, courteous driving public. Next week the zones cover North County Road West blocks 800 through 1600, West University Avenue blocks 100 through 900, and JBS Parkway blocks 4200 through 5300. Officers will enforce all traffic laws with focus on red lights, stop signs, speeding and other moving violations.
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Ector County ISD Holds Summer Band Camp at Bonham
The Ector County Independent School District hosts a summer band camp today through Friday at Bonham Junior High. Dan Gibbs of Monahans serves as clinician. Open to students who have completed one year of band. sessions run 9 a.m. to noon with snacks, Friday concert at 6 p.m., information at 456-2809 and on the district site.
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District Nutrition Dept Schedules Summer Feeding Program
The Feeding program by the District School Nutrition Department plans a summer meal initiative for participating children. Details include eligibility and locations to be announced. Programs will run during the school break to ensure access to nutritious meals for attendees.
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Free breakfast and lunch at two Ector schools June 11 28
The district announces free meals for students at Ector Junior High and Milam Elementary from June 11 through June 28. At Ector Junior High meals run 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 to noon lunch Monday through Thursday at 809 W. Clements St. Milam Elementary serves 8 to 9 a.m. breakfast and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch Monday through Friday at 640 College Ave. More details at www.ector-county. kl2.tx.us.
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States fund veteran job aid for medical energy tech fields
Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission launch the 750000 dollar Soldier Employment Initiative funded by the federal labor department. The plan targets medical energy and technology industries with data sharing and a job skills database to translate service experience into civilian credentials. Veterans in Permian Basin may benefit as funds aim for Killeen El Paso Austin and Houston, per leaders.
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A Rite of Passage at McAlister's Deli
Leyva has worked at McAlister's Deli for two months and plans to stay through the school year. Odessa America.
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High schoolers find summer jobs in Permian Basin
In the Permian Basin region high school students can find summer work in service and retail. Workforce Solutions Permian Basin CEO Willie Taylor notes abundant opportunities and McAlister's regional manager Kenny Woods says teen crews dominate night and weekend shifts, aiding skills and future job prospects. A Texas Workforce Commission release cites a jump in 16 to 19 year olds employed or seeking work from 5.3 million to 7.3 million nationally April to July last year. COM Aquatics reports lifeguard staffs mostly student workers, with few exceptions.
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Distracted driving blamed for Odessa Midland fatalities rise
The Odessa Midland area saw 18 traffic deaths in 2012 and 42 by May 2013 due to crashes. Officials cite visual manual and cognitive distractions, noting car features tempt drivers away from the road and raise crash risks. Levi Stone is ORMC chief nursing officer.
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