Hispanics chase jobs to Middle America
A Brookings Institution study shows Hispanics, including recent immigrants and natives, driving half of U.S. population growth as they move beyond ports of entry to states like North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Indiana and into white non-Hispanic suburbs. The shift presents both opportunity and challenges for communities, schools, and services as language barriers arise and accommodation is needed. The analysis uses Census Bureau data from 1990 to 2004 across 361 metro areas.
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Voters head to polls for local and state primaries
Voters head to the polls today from 7 am to 7 pm for Republican and Democratic primaries in Ector County. With crowded fields in two county races and several statewide contests, a runoff is possible Tuesday April 11 if no candidate clears 50 percent. County races include Democratic Precinct 4 with Bagley Chavira Ray Rodriguez and GOP Precinct 2 with Brookshire Gray and incumbent Simmons.
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Voting machines moved to Burleson School precincts in Odessa
Jeremy Duckworth and Noel Granados plant machines from a delivery truck at Burleson School in Odessa as polling places are set on page 2B. Local races will be decided amid preparations for election day.
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Turnout Expected Small as New eState System Debuts
Elections Administrator Robert Mendoza said turnout may be light for today’s primary as Ector County uses the new eState voting system. Three thousand six hundred eight early voters and a statewide 13 percent turnout estimate are cited. officials trained, bilingual poll workers ready, and on-site help available for voters learning the machine.
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Science teacher injured by sulfuric acid spill
An Ector Junior High ninth grade science teacher, Mark McDonald, was hospitalized Monday morning with chemical burns to his right hand and wrist after spilling sulfuric acid while setting up a lab before classes. Principal Roy Garcia said some burns may be second degree.
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