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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2004
Page
2
Students face grade promotion and graduation hurdles tied to TAKS tests. If needed, repeated failures can force a repeat of third grade while parents may appeal. The current junior class must pass all exit level sections to graduate, with eighth graders later added to pass reading and math.
ECISD braces for higher TAKS passing standards as third graders face tougher reading tests next year. Officials note practice tests and a TAKS-focused summer program aim to keep students on grade level with 90 minutes daily instruction. Teachers praise students readiness and parental engagement as exams loom.
Union Pacific Foundation contributes 15000 to Friends of Big Bend National Park to upgrade Panther Junction Visitor Center exhibits. The gift, presented by Ron Olson, supports a joint plan with the Big Bend Natural History Association and National Park Service to raise 645000 for the project, with 465000 raised so far. Stakeholders invite further gifts to support the effort.
The Gridiron Heroes fundraiser plans aid for families of injured junior players including Dianne Beene’s son Joe who remains unable to travel for an Easter weekend concert. Organizers stress high medical costs and long term care, with bands and guest stars planned to support the cause amid emotional testimonies and safety concerns after severe spinal injuries in football.
Illusionist Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy can walk with a wheeled aid five months after a 300 pound white tiger mauled him during a Las Vegas stage act. Spokeswoman Claudia Dressler said he shows strong willpower and is training intensively in Munich.
An editor notes a phone outage limits totals through 4:15 p.m. March primaries in Ector County. Partial tallies by location include Lowe's Supermarket 13D 36R, elections office 48D 299R, Music City Mall store front 937D 97R, Medical Center Hospital 9D 2R, Odessa College Fine Arts 2D 20R. Only registered voters may vote with photo ID. early voting runs to Friday and primary date is Tuesday March 9.
Washington AP Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and Texas lawmakers urge expanding long term care and building an outpatient clinic at the Waco VA Hospital to avert a federal closure. The group met VA Secretary Principi as a commission weighs a 20 year plan to shift services, close facilities and open new sites. The Big Spring hospital's role is under review with potential partnerships discussed to serve 47 counties across West Texas and New Mexico.
US Representative Randy Neugebauer delivered a set of coins designed by Permian High School JROTC battalion to President George W. Bush. He noted the October meeting and praised West Texas students for their hard work and dedication. The coins, crafted by Permian's U S Army JROTC battalion, are limited in number and tied to World War I pilot traditions.
President Bush called John Kerry on Tuesday night to congratulate him on securing the Democratic presidential nomination and spoke of a spirited contest. Campaign manager Ken Mehlman said the pair talked before 7 p.m. CST and noted Kerry’s victory sequence that left Edwards out of the race and Kerry emphasizing campaign on the issues.
The New Mexico Lottery reports a Road Runner Cash draw with numbers 2 5 10 13 33. A 1 percent prize note accompanies the Monday March 1 drawing.
Fragment of Odessa American contact and service information listing publisher editor hours and department numbers for news sports ads and subscriptions with incomplete postal and holiday details.
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