Midland loop 250 frontage roads rehab set to begin
A Midland project to rehabilitate about six miles of Loop 250 frontage roads in two sections starts preliminary work later this month. Jones Brothers Dirt & Paving of Odessa won the $5.8 million contract and the eight month job includes lane and ramp closures with speed and width restrictions. Traffic advisories will be posted on TxDOT Odessa Twitter. Free child safety seat checks offered Friday at Odessa Central Fire Station with technicians evaluating seats.
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County weighs storm costs for possible disaster status
Ector County officials continue assessing storm damages to determine if they meet the disaster threshold. County Judge Ron Eckert and Emergency Management Coordinator Rickey George cite state coordination, public versus individual assistance, and insured losses as key factors in unlocking federal aid.
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Scholars in Progress camp explores Imagine Nations theme
Ector County ISD hosts its 16th annual Scholars in Progress camp at Milam Magnet Elementary with 120 youngsters from first through fourth grade. Over eight days, students split into 12 per class and choose two courses covering postapocalyptic planning, film creation, and cross cultural cooking. The program aims to boost creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking. See SCHOLARS Page 7A.
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ECISD STAAR results show mixed gains and declines
ECISD STAAR results indicate growth in several subjects with strong gains in third through sixth grade reading and multiple math grades, while fourth grade writing and fifth grade science dipped. The district reports 68 percent of the 22 tested areas improving or holding, with Statewide results due in July.
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