Tucson Unified weighs Sanchez contract approval tonight
The Tucson Unified School District board plans a public vote on HT Sanchez’s contract after an executive session Tuesday night. If approved Thursday, Sanchez aged 38 would start in Tucson Monday. ECISD also plans a Monday vote to name Sanchez the lone finalist.
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Tax delinquent 2012 property accounts face collection action
Delinquent 2012 property tax accounts not in an installment plan will be turned over to attorneys for further collection efforts starting 11:59 p.m. Monday. They face an additional 20 percent attorney fees. accounts may go to foreclosure or public auction. Pay at Ector County Appraisal District, 1301 E 8th St. Call 432-332-6834 or visit www.ectorcad.org for details.
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H E B raises funds for Red Cross after West blast
H E B stores collected over 400000 in donations during an in store campaign to aid the West Texas community after the fertilizer plant explosion. The chain also contributed 50000 to the American Red Cross with all funds directed to disaster relief.
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Permian's Garcia promoted to ECISD assistant superintendent
Permian's Roy Garcia, longtime ECISD educator and Permian High School principal, was promoted to assistant superintendent of secondary operations. Interim Superintendent HT Sanchez announced the move, noting Garcia will supervise all junior high and high school campuses. Garcia, a Odessa native and 21-year ECISD veteran, has served as teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal at multiple campuses before leading Permian. He expects to influence more students across the district while skipping day to day student contact.
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Supreme Court Bolsters Gay Marriage Rights Nationwide
The Supreme Court issued two 5-4 rulings that strike down parts of federal law denying benefits to married gay couples and uphold California Proposition 8's unconstitutionality. The decisions clear the way for resuming same sex marriages in California while likely having limited impact in West Texas. Crowds outside the Supreme Court cheered as plaintiffs descended the marble steps after the DOMA ruling.
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Bishop Pfeifer to Attend World Youth Day in Brazil
Bishop Michael Pfeifer of the San Angelo Diocese will fly to Brazil next month to participate in World Youth Day with Pope Francis. The event gathers young Catholics from around the globe for prayer, reflection, and a public papal audience.
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Filibuster stalls Texas road funding in special session
A Senate filibuster killed Senate Joint Resolution 2 that would shift half of oil and gas taxes to the State Highway Fund, leaving road projects stalled. Ector County road plans remain funded from regular session money, while Perry called a second special session to begin July 1 and carry unfinished business.
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