ECISD splits AP and concurrent courses to meet new state rule
District officials say a state clarifying law requires 240 minutes of non concurrent instruction daily, prompting ECISD to separate AP and concurrent programs. Teachers will no longer count concurrent classes toward six daily courses, raising costs and sparking concern about participation, transportation, and impact on college credit access for students.
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Sue Ferguson
Ferguson
ECISD
Permian
Brian Rosson
Alma Guerrero
OHS
Guerrero
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Rosson
Munoz
Vance Gipson
Students urged to start college admissions amid job worries
OC and UTPB counselors warn that many students miss fall start by delaying applications while job prospects remain weak. They urge early admissions and financial aid planning, noting two and four year degrees improve earnings and aid is available for new and transfer students. Personal timelines vary. apply now to maximize aid and enrollment chances.
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Gomez
Tanya Hughes
Hughes
Odessa
UTPB
Ector County
Eeeehs
Joo Hughes
Trial unfolds in federal case over carjacking and assault claims
Prosecution and defense clash as investigators recount 10 spent shells near the victim, noting Glock evidence and bullet brands. A 14 year old witness tied a suspect to the gun while defense argues no carjacking occurred and the violence stemmed from an assault. Trial resumes at 9 a.m. in Junell's federal court.
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Midland County Sheriff's Deputies
FBI
Matthew Espenshade Daid
Remington
Winchester
CCL
Harris
Johnson
Ceniceros
Fees
Zactone
Junell’s
Federal
Odessa City Council approves taxi franchise vote
Odessa council approved a new taxi franchise after hearings by Midessa Transportation Co. owner Bharat Mody and Independent Taxi Service head Deborah Mapes. The vote granted the fledgling firm a six cab Odessa fleet amid debate over existing limits and city ordinance compliance.
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Odessa
Midessa Transportation Co
Bharat Mody
Midland
Edward Garza
Midessa
New York City
Washington, D.C
Garza
Mody
Joel Roberts
Deborah Mapes
First St
Mapes
Texas
Midland man arrested in surge of 50 burglaries
Midland police arrested Rudy Flores Mireles 26 on June 20 and charged him with burglary. He is suspected in at least 50 burglaries since January 1, with thousands of dollars in property recovered and items being returned to owners. Police seek tips at 685-7108.
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Bill Cleaver
Royce Bodiford
Board of Survey
N. Alleghaney Ave
Debbie Chiu
Midland
Chiu
Berta Calzada
Stewart & Stevenson Power Co
Odessa
Sixth St
Sidney Robin
Lincoln Ave
Davis
Interstate 20
Barrett Avenue
MPD
Rudy Flores Mireles
Midland County
Mireles
West Odessa Fire Department Receives Federal Grant Gear
West Odessa firefighters will add 20 sets of protective clothing and seven breathing systems tonight thanks to a $40,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant. Lt. Richard Frederick notes the new gear replaces equipment up to 15 years old, much of which was purchased used from other area departments.
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West Odessa
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Richard Frederick
One Woman Alcott Show at Ector County Library
Odessa patrons can attend a free performance by Jan Turnquist presenting a one woman show as Louisa May Alcott. The event starts at 2 pm in the library’s third floor auditorium at 321 West Fifth Street. Turnquist, Orchard House’s executive director, is an educator actress and historian with PBS Fox BBC credits and recently appeared for Laura Bush.
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Ector County
Louisa May Alcott
Jan Turnquist
Alcott
Fifth St
Turnquist
Orchard House
PBS
Fox Network
BBC
Laura Bush
National Trust For
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