Odessa district grapples with crowded campuses and aging facilities
Odessa area schools face repair needs and lack of performance spaces despite four auditoriums. Officials note small school sizes aid student support but overcrowding spurs calls for future bonds. A 2012 bond funded new schools and arts spaces. planners expect a 10 to 15 year program with potential rounds covering multiple schools and a CTE facility.
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Senate health bill faces GOP defections and mixed support
The bill would end insurers not offering worker coverage and cut subsidies, shifting billions to states. McConnell must navigate three defections among Republicans to block or pass the measure, while Trump backs the plan and Democrats warn of skimpier policies and harm to sick or aging individuals. Major medical groups criticize the proposal as inadequate and risky.
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Barreno’s Air Force Service and Shift to Law Enforcement
Barreno served 14 years in the United States Air Force with five overseas tours: two in Afghanistan, one in Qatar, one in Korea, and one in England. He cited discipline and structure as the draw to law enforcement and said he wanted to serve his community after defending his country. A phone number or code appears in the text.
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