ECISD scholarship relaxes GPA to aid more students
The 2011-2012 ECISD scholarship program lowers the GPA standard to 2.5 to broaden access for graduates from ECISD high schools. About 80 students from Permian, Odessa High, OC and UTPB programs pursued the awards, with director Jaclyn Gaona noting the expansion allows more students to qualify and transfer into college work.
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Obama Plans War Exit Amid Political Pushback
In a perilous political climate Obama announced a drawdown from overseas fighting as Congress, Republicans, and some Democrats pressed for faster troop withdrawals. Officials cite 1500 military deaths and 12,000 wounded since 2001, with costs exceeding 440 billion dollars and rising. Obama pivots to nation building at home while faces reelection pressure to boost job growth.
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West Odessa Meeting Seeks Volunteers For Cleanup Prizes
Precinct One Commissioner Freddie Gardner hosts a community meeting to recruit volunteers for neighborhood trash and debris cleanup in West Odessa. The 6 p.m. Tuesday session at Kellys Turner Community Center 2261 W Sycamore Drive includes refreshments, door prizes, and a $100 gift card drawing. Call Kathy Cotton 432 296 0849 or Bev Ferguson 432 664 5833 for details. Environmental Enforcement info at www co ectortx us ips cms county offices Environmental Enforcement.
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